26. Pedicures

Question 1

Hot stones

Answer 1

While she’s in pedicures and smooth and typically basalt

Question 2

Callus softeners

Answer 2

Product designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue

Question 3

Effleurage

Answer 3

Message technique that is used most with a pedicure

Question 4

Disinfectant

Answer 4

Should never be placed in the foot bath with the clients feet

Question 5

Ergonomic

Answer 5

The chair a cosmetologist used when performing a pedicure

Question 6

Mask

Answer 6

A concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy, botanical extracts, and other beneficial ingredients

Question 7

Exfoliating scrubs

Answer 7

Usually water based lotions that contain an abrasive as the exfoliating agent

Question 8

Polishing

Answer 8

In order to be on time for the next client, you should be polishing 40 to 50 minutes after beginning a one hour pedicure

Question 9

Reflexology practitioners

Answer 9

Believe that stimulating or pressing certain reflexes or points on the feet can reflect positive energy to the specific areas

Question 10

Paraffin bath

Answer 10

Promotes circulation

Question 11

Salicylic acid

Answer 11

An organic acid that derived originally from the bark of willow trees

Question 12

Standard pedicure

Answer 12

If client books this and you discover that the feet are in unusually bad condition and will require more time then scheduled it is recommended that you tell the client you will do the best you can in the time scheduled but another pedicure may be needed

Question 13

Scaly feet

Answer 13

Require weekly treatments in the salon

Question 14

Messages

Answer 14

Given during manicures and pedicures focusing on relaxation

Question 15

Foot file

Answer 15

Implement known as a pedicure paddle

Question 16

Nail rasp

Answer 16

Metal implement with a grooved edge used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate

Question 17

Curette

Answer 17

A small scoop shaped implement used for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium, and hyponychium areas

Question 18

Elderly clients

Answer 18

Have health issues that when receiving pedicure services, require exceptionally gentle care

Question 19

Toenail nippers

Answer 19

Implement that must be used carefully to prevent trapping the skin on the toes in the jaws

Question 20

5 to 10 minutes

Answer 20

This is how long masks are typically left of the clients skin

Question 21

During pedicure

Answer 21

If a client drifts off it is recommended that you allow the client the peace and tranquility they are seeking

Question 22

Shaving legs

Answer 22

Warn clients not to within 48 hours before a pedicure

Question 23

Series

Answer 23

Some improvements one the feet require more than one appointment in services

Question 24

The salon and technician

Answer 24

Bears the responsibility for ensuring that proper disinfection of the pedicure bath occurs

Question 25

Foot message

Answer 25

During a pedicure you should grasp the foot between your thumb and fingers at the mid tarsal area