Ch. 25 Manicuring Flashcards
Succession of strokes in which the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact:
Effleurage
Tiny, often unseen openings in the skin, which can allow microbes to enter the skin, leading to infection:
Microtrauma
Used to remove cuticle tissue from the nail plate, to clean under the free edge of the nail, or to apply products:
Wooden Pusher
Stainless steel implement used to carefully trim away dead skin around the nails:
Nippers
Incorporates various strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another:
Friction
Tools used to perform manicure services that are either reusable or disposable:
Implements
Involves the use of highly concentrated, non-oily, and volatile essential oils:
Aromatherapy
List of services in your specialty that you are legally allowed to perform in your state:
Scope of Practice
The relaxing massage movement that should be perfected, varied, and expertly used during the manicure is:
Effleurage
Nails that are slightly tapered and extend just past the fingertip are:
Round
Nails that are completely straight across with no rounding at the edges are:
Square
Polish applied to prevent chipping and give the nails a glossy, finished appearance is a:
Top coat
A colorless polish layer applied to the natural nail to improve the adhesion of polish is a:
Base coat
Nail products designed to soften dry skin around the nail plate and increase the flexibility of the natural nail are:
Creams and oils
Which type of nail polish remover is recommended when removing nail polish from nail enhancements such as wraps:
Non-acetone
Which of the following 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
To bevel the nail, hold a medium-grit abrasive board at a:
45-degree angle
Prior to being placed in a disinfectant solution, implements must be:
thoroughly cleansed
Implements should be removed from a disinfectant solution using:
Tongs
Implements requiring disinfection should be placed in a covered container large enough for implements to be:
Completely immersed
During a paraffin wax treatment, do special heating units maintain the wax at a temperature generally between 125 and 130 degrees Fahrenheit?
Yes
Do most men tend to go longer between services, and need a little more work than women on nails?
Yes
Is the hand massage the last step in a perfect manicure?
No
Is it true that nail creams can penetrate the nail plate or skin and will have longer-lasting effects than oils?
No
Should a disposable plastic or reusable metal spatula must be used for removing products from their respective containers to prevent contamination of the products and the spread of disease?
Yes
Is reusing implements without properly cleaning and disinfecting them against the law in every state?
Yes
Should brushes used in nail polish must be disposed of after use on one client?
No
Is a trash container with a self-closing lid one of the best ways to prevent excessive odors and vapors in the salon?
Yes
Is a standard manicuring table is usually 16 inches to 21 inches long?
No
Are manicures and pedicure services the fastest-growing services currently on salon and spa menus?
Yes
