ch 6 Flashcards
manicuring
scope of practice
list of services legally allowed to perform within your specialty in your state
what are the 4 tools needed for nail services
Equipment, implements, materials, professional nail products
what is an autoclave
uses high temp steam and pressure to kill microorganisms and their spores, works like a pressure cooker, reaches 250 degrees for 15 mins to kill harmful microorganisms. best way to sterilize implements and tools.
spore test should be conducted every 30 days to make sure it does not become incubator for pathogens
why shouldn’t sterilizers be used to disinfect/sterilize implements?
Can spread infectious diseases (electric, bead and baby sterilizers)
according to CDC UV lights won’t disinfect/sterilize implements
how do electric hand/foot mitts work
after massage, conditioning lotion or mask applied tp hands/feet, then placed in a plastic cover and inserted into mitts. warmth helps treatment penetrate
what is a paraffin treatment
applied to enhance moisture. can soften calluses. NEVER dip clients hand into paraffin tub. use tub to heat product up and then scoop it into clear paraffin bag. discard after use
difference between implements and equipment
implements : cuticle nippers, metal pushers , tweezers
equipment: autoclaves, finger bowls, disinfectant containers, lamp, chairs
difference between multi use and single use implements
multi use- metal stainless steel maintain quality and can be cleaned/disinfected. no spores
SYNTHETIC HAIR BRUSHES, nail nippers, nail clippers
single use, spores, cannot be disinfected. wooden pusher, NATURAL HAIR BRUSHES
you need at least 3 sets of quality stainless steel implements in order to have completely cleaned and disinfected set ready for each client
how to clip nails
from each side (not middle) to prevent stress damage to sides of nail plates)
products not capable of harboring/supporting growth of pathogenic microbes
alcohol, nail polish, monomers/polymers/ UV gels and nail primers. because of this they do not need to be cleaned and disinfected between each client unless they touch a contaminated surface
are materials for manis single or multi use
single use-dispose of after service. replace for each client. ex: Gloves, dust mask, files, buffers, wooden dowels,
what does PPE stand for
personal protective equipment- worn to prevent exposure to microbes. ex: Gloves, N95mask
how to remove gloves
invert cuffs, pulling off inside out, holding that glove in other hand, and pull that glove over balled up glove and dispose of it. put on new pair of gloves for each service, even for the same client. (new gloves for manis and change into new gloves for pedi) wash hands after removing gloves
when to use dust mask N95
when transferring chemicals from one container to another
when buffing/filing nails
abrasive files and buffers
single use. grits range from less than 100 to over 240 per centimeter. lower the grit, larger the abrasive particles on the file are and more aggressive its action.
what do coarse grit abrasive files and buffers do
quickly reduce surface and produce deeper/visible scratches than those of higher grit. NEVER use low grit on natural nails
what do medium grit abrasive files and buffers do
used to smooth and refine surfaces
to shorten and shape NATURAL nails
what do fine grit abrasive file and buffers do
grits of 240 and higher. designed for buffing, polishing, and removing very fine scratches
why should you prep/edge files before use
sharp edges, can cut skin. file them together to smoothen the sharp edges. (file prepping) also do this to buffers
how to use 2 or 3 way buffer
begin with lowest grit abrasive surface in the smoothing task, move to larger grit, and then shining surface (usually no grit) result is a glossy shine
what can lead to onycholysis?
excessive pressure / buffing too London nail plate with abrasives that are too low in grit (more aggressive grit)
what percent of pathogenic microbes from hands does soap remove
90% if washed properly
according to osha, how should you dispose of used chemicals
do not pour them down the sink/toilet, throw them on ground, drains or pour on cotton balls
must be stored in a fire dept approved metal container and disposed of as hazardous waste
what are nail creams and nail oils
nail creams- barrier products, seal the surface of the skin around nails and hold in moisture
nail oils - absorbed into nail plate to increase flexibility , soften and moisturizes
what is a hybrid gel
durability and gloss of gels but can be removed with polish remover - takes longer
what is a protein nail hardener
combo of clear polish and protein (collagen) provides a clear hard coating. cannot be absorbed into nail plate
what are the steps to the three part procedure
a. pre service procedure (disinfecting tools, setting up station, greeting)
b. service procedure (doing requested service)
c. post service procedure (caring for client, scheduling, payment, preparing for next client)
how long is a basic manicure
30-40 mins. ask client if there are any health concerns we should know about before
how should polish application be
base coat, 2 coats of color, top coat
apply polish in three swipe method, one in the middle and one on each side
what is the importance of massage
promotes circulation of blood and lymph, relaxes muscles and relieves pain. it is the clients highest priority and the most memorable partr
rules of massage
do not talk to client during, only to ask if the pressure is good. massage should be performed after basic manicure and right before polish application. clean nail plates after massage from residue so you can apply polish
what are the 5 general movements for massage
- effleurage (hands glide over area and diff degrees of pressure
- Petrisssage ( kneading, lifting, squeezing, pressing tissue)
- Tapotement (rapid tapping, striking motion of hands against skin)
- Vibration (continuous trembling/shaking motion applied by hand without leaving skin contact)
- Friction (press one layer of tissue over another. place hands around arm and twist in opposite directions like ringing a washcloth) go up and down 3-5 times
when to avoid paraffin application
clients with impaired circulation or skin irritations (cuts, burn, rash, wart, eczema)
test fir heat tolerance on all clients their first time (test a patch about 1” in diameter on clients skin to see if temp is tolerated)
ways to apply paraffin
plastic bag (safest way), cheesecloth, spray, one time use gloves, painted on.
how to perform mani with client with tremors or involuntary movement
roll up a towel and support entire forearm from the elbow to the palm
study pages 171-187 for mani steps, massage steps, other
