Chapter 14: Pedicuring Flashcards
Pedicures create client loyalty, produce considerable income, and can be important ….. for many clients.
preventive health services
Cosmetics services performed on the feet by a licensed nail technician or cosmetologist include trimming, shaping, exfoliating, polishing toenails, and massage is called …..
pedicures
Shaving the legs within 24 hours of having a pedicure increases the risks of ……, which causes tiny unseen openings in the skin that may allow entry by pathogenic microbes.
microtrauma
Which term refers to all of the permanent tools used to perform nail services that are not implements?
equipments
When preparing the pedicure foot bath, it is recommended that you fill it with ….. water.
warm
Some fully plumbed whirlpool baths are ……. and connected to a drain.
permanently plumbed to hot and cold water.
Electric foot mitts are designed to ….
add a special touch to a pedicure
Toenail clippers have a …. space between the jaws, allowing them to cut thicker nails.
wider
Which implement has a small, scoop-shaped end?
curette
Only curettes with ….. are safe and appropriate for nail technicians to use.
dull edges
For most clients, a ….. nail file is recommended for pedicures
medium-grit
Foot files or paddles are designed to reduce and smooth…….
thicker food calluses
Which implement is used to trim tags of dead skin?
nipper
You should not use metal pushers or sharp implements on clients who have …..
any chronic disease
A spa pedicure usually lasts for about ….. minutes
60-90
Toe separators are used when …..
polishing toe nails
The disposable slippers are provided for clients who have not worn open-toe shoes and want to avoid smudging their newly applied toenail polish. They are typically made of……
paper or foam
Which type of product is put into the water in a pedicure bath to soften the skin on the feet?
foot soaks
Exfoliating scrubs are usually ….. that contain an abrasive as the exfoliating agent.
water-based lotions
Masks are commonly made with mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, and ,,,,,
beneficial extracts
Callus softener products are applied …..
directly to the callus
Which abbreviation refers to a licensed nail technician or cosmetologist who has taken advanced education to learn to perform safe pedicures on podiatry patients?
MNT
Treatments that require multiple appointments are referred to as ……
a series
Appointments to ensure lower calluses should be scheduled ……
weekly
A typical callus reduction appointment includes a soak application, a reduction product application and treatment, ……..and dismissal.
a lotion application
A client going through a callus reduction process will typically require about ……. visits
4-6
The typical method for applying paraffin from the bath is to dip and re-dip the hands or feet ….. times into a larger paraffin bath.
3-4
The massage performed during a pedicure service is predominantly …….
effeurage
Reflexology is a unique method of applying pressure with the thumb and index finger to the hands and feet and demonstrates …..
health benefits
Hot stones are used in pedicures to provide a deep, penetrating, and comforting heat that enhances relaxation and ……
circulation
Salons must always use an EPA-registered hospital disinfectant that is labeled a broad spectrum ……, virucide, and fungicide
bactericide
Ergonomics in pedicuring focuses on….
the technician’s body positioning
Generally, when performing a foot massage, the foot should be gently grasped …..
just above the ankle
When performing a pedicure, a ….. is used to gently remove and loose dead tissue
wooden pusher
Curettes must always be used with the bowl of the curette …. the skin
toward the skin
Nail technicians can ……
cannot cut or trim calluses
….. is a traditional release in massage.
Feathering
After a pedicure, what is the first step prior to applying the base coat?
applying toe separator
What is the purpose of a callus?
To protect the underlying skin from irritation
When using a curette to remove loose debris from the nail plate, it is recommended that you use a ….. motion
scooping
The ….. toenail is usually the most challenging to trim
big
Massaging the leg is not recommended for clients with severe hypertension or circulatory problems because it …..
increases circulation
The basic pedicure includes a foot massage and not a leg massage due to time constraints and the fact that it is considered to be ……
a special service addition
Foot care mask ingredients are used to cleanse, exfoliate, tighten, tone, hydrate, and …….. the skin
nourish
When performing a pedicure, it is recommended that you ….. as you work.
keep your body relaxed and unstrained
