Chapter 25-26 Flashcards
What cosmetic treatment of the hands involving cutting, shaping, and often painting of the nails, removal of the cuticles, and softening of the skin?
Manicure
____ services are currently the fastest-growing services on salon and spa menus
Manicure and Pedicure
Fashion continuously changes, and a professional cosmetologist should always ___ new trends and services in all facets of the beauty industry.
Stay Current With
Clients most enjoy the _____ that manicures provide
Pampering
What is the main health issue that a cosmetologist may experience?
Hypersensitivity
A standard manicuring table is usually _____ long, and most often included a drawer and shelf for storing clean and disinfected implements and professional products
36-48 Inches
Implements requiring disinfection should be placed in a covered container large enough for them to be ______
Completely Immersed
Implements should be removed from a disinfectant solution using a lift tray or basket, tongs, tweezers, and _____ to ensure that the disinfectant does not come into contact with the skin
Gloves
Prior to being placed in a disinfectant solution, implements must be _____
Thoroughly Cleansed
What size of foam cushion is specifically made for the comfort of the clients arm when performing nail services?
8-12 Inches
Which tool is NOT designed to dry traditional nail polish?
UVA or LED Lamp
What is the ideal temperature for a paraffin bath?
Between 125-130 Degrees Fahrenheit
What is a petroleum by product that has excellent sealing properties to hold moisture in the skin?
Paraffin
What term describes the tools used to perform manicure services that are either reusable or disposable?
Implements
____ implements, aka as reusable implements, are generally stainless steel because they must be properly cleaned and disinfected after use in one client and prior to use on another. Less expensive metal implements will corrode during disinfection and sterilization.
Multiuse
___ implements without properly cleaning and disinfecting them is against the law in every state
Reusing
A ___ is designed to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural nail plate
Metal Pusher
What are tiny, often unseen opening in the skin, which can allow microbes to enter the skin, leading to infection?
Micro Traumas
Single use or disposable implements are used ____ on a client then discarded, preferable while the client can view it being done
Once
Cotton used on the end of a wooden pushed should be changed ____
After Each Use
Brushes used in nail polish and other products that are not capable of harboring or supporting the growth of pathogenic microbes are ____
Exceptions to the single use rule
____ are personal protective equipment, worn to protect the cosmetologist from exposure to microbes during service
Gloves
What types of gloves are recommended by OSHA because they provide more protection from chemicals?
Nitrile
Choose a protective mask designed specifically for dusts, mists, and ____ to ensure the mask will be effective in the salon setting
Molds
As a rule of thumb, the lower the grit on an abrasive nail file, the more ___ it’s action will be
Aggressive
Rubbing another clean, unused file across the edge of a new file in order to remove any sharp edges before use is called _____
File Prepping
What is shaped like a two sided nail file, long and narrow, with one or two additional grit abrasives and a final shine surface?
Two Way Buffer
Containers that create the perfect environment for pathogens to grow and reproduce are ____
Airtight
What is the best color for your terry cloth towels?
White
A disposable plastic or reusable metal spatula must be used for removing products from their respective containers to prevent ____ of the products and the spread of disease
Contamination
____ is a colorless, inflammable liquid, with a sweetish odor and burning taste that is used a solvent to quickly remove nail polish
Acetone
Which type of nail polish remover is recommended when removing nail polish from nail enhancements such as wraps?
Non-Acetone
Nail ____ can penetrate the nail plate or skin and will have longer lasting moisturizing effects
Oils
A colorless polish layer applied to the natural nail to improve the adhesion of polish is a ____
Base Coat
Nail hardener that are useful for thin, weak nail plates, and that should never be applied to hard, rigid, or brittle nail plates contain _____
Formaldehyde/Methylene Glycol
Polish applied to prevent chipping and give the nail a glossy, finished appearance is a _____
Top Coat
_____ is known as a major cause of aging and skin cancer
Sun Exposure
____ is the last step in a perfect manicure
Polishing
Nails that are completely straight across with no rounding at the edges are _____
Square
Nails that are slightly tapered and extend just pass the fingertips are ____
Round
Most men tend to need ____ work than women on their nails and skin when they go in for a service
A Little More
What service involves the succession of strokes in which the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact?
Effleurage
Spa manicures typically include a relaxing massage and some form of ____
Oil Based Treatment
Total immersion of implements during disinfection is a requirement of the _____
EPA
To bevel the nail, hold a medium grit abrasive board at a _____
45 Degree Angle
What is a cosmetic service performed on the feet by a licensed cosmetologist or nail technician?
Pedicure
In the ____, with the development of the spa industry and new pampering equipment, techniques, and products, pedicures exploded onto services menus and became the fastest growing service in the industry
1990’s
Pedicure stations should have a chair with armrests for the client, ergonomic chair for the nail professional, and a _____
Foot Rest
The cosmetologists pedicuring stool is usually ____ to make it more ergonomically easier for the pedicures to work on the clients feet
Low
The soak bath is filled with comfortably ____ and a product to soak the clients feet
War, Water
The ultimate pedicure for bath is the fully plumbed whirlpool with the attached pedicure chair, sometimes referred to as a _____ chair
Throne Designs
What is the specialized piece of equipment designed to keep pedicure supplies organized?
Pedicure Cart
Before purchasing any pedicure equipment, check with your _____ on which pedicure units are permitted
State Board
Benefits of a ____ include stimulation of circulation, reduction of inflammation, and deeper penetration of products
Paraffin Bath
Toenail clippers are larger than fingernail clippers, with _____
Curve or Straight Jaws
What is a tool similar in design to fingernail nippers but are larger, much stronger, and used to trim the toenail as opposed to trimming the excess cuticle?
Toenail Nippers
Foot files, aka as pedicure _____, are designed to reduce and smooth thicker foot calluses
Paddles
____ form from excessive pressure on the foot and provide the extra protection the foot needs
Calluses
Because ____ falls under the category of medical treatment and is not cosmetic service, it is illegal for cosmetologists to cut or dramatically reduce calluses on clients unless he cosmetologist is working under the direct supervision of a physician or podiatrist
Cutting
To avoid the risk of infection, sharp implements should never be used on clients who are _____
Immune-Suppressed
OSHA regulations mandate that the nail technician wear _____ while performing pedicures to prevent exposure to pathogens that may be present on the feet or in the water
Agloves
Which tool is made of foam rubber or cotton and used to keep toes apart while polishing the nails?
ToenSeperators
A disposable supply provided to clients to avoid smudging toenail polish after a pedicure are ____
Paper or Foam Slippers
What is a product used in the pedicure bath to cleanse and soften the skin?
Foot Soaks
____ are important to condition and moisturize the skin of the legs and feet, to soften calluses, and to provide slip for massage
Lotion and Creams
To avoid accidental eye exposure when pouring callus softeners, the nail professional should wear ____
Safety Eyewear
Dry skin and calluses should be gently removed from the ball and heel of the footing using an ____
File or Paddle
What are products designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue?
Callus Softener
What active ingredient in callus softeners is an organic acid that has anti inflammatory properties and can break down fats and lipids?
Salicylic Acid
Which inorganic compound degrades the protein in callus cells and works the quickest to soften calluses?
Potassium Hydroxide
When performing a pedicure, do not push back the _____
Eponychium
According to client salon surveys, the _____ is most enjoyed aspect of any nail service
Massage
Which one of the clients feet should you work on first?
Non-Dominant Side (So TheDominant Has More Time To Soak)
The procedures for the disinfection of foot spa have been developed by the _____
NMC and INTA
When filing the toenail during a pedicure, the nails should be filed ______
Straight Across With Rounded Corners
