Ch. 26 Pedicuring Flashcards
One of your primary responsibilities as a practicing professional in the image enhancement industry is to ensure your client’s:
safety
The pedicure station should be set up to include a comfortable and ergonomically correct pedicuring stool or chair, a client’s chair, and___________
client foot rest
What is another name for the ultimate foot bath that is fully plumbed with a basic chair and foot rest?
Throne-design chair
The piece of equipment designed to keep supplies organized is called a:
pedicure cart
Equipment that is designed to add a special touch to a pedicure and add warmth for better penetration of conditioning ingredients is known as a:
electric foot mitt
Some unique health precautions for the application of paraffin must be considered for clients who are chronically ill, elderly, or suffer from:
diabetes
A toenail____________is similar in design to a fingernail nipper, but they are larger, much stronger, and used to trim the toenail as opposed to trimming the excess cuticle.
nipper
A small instrument shaped like an ice cream scooper that allows for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds and cuticle area is known as a:
curette
A metal file with an edge that can file the nail plate in only one direction is called a:
rasp
An implement used to smooth and reduce dry, flaky skin and smooth foot calluses is called a:
pedicure paddle
Pedicure materials that can be used for clients who have not worn open-toe shoes are:
pedicure slippers
Products used in the pedicure bath to soften the skin are called:
foot soaks
Water-based lotions that contain an abrasive are known as:
exfoliating scrubs
____________are concentrated treatment products often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, extracts, and other beneficial ingredients to cleanse, exfoliate, tighten, tone, hydrate, and nourish the skin.
Masks
Products used to help remove and smooth calluses are:
callus softeners
