Chapter 26- Pedicure Flashcards
a cosmetic service performed on the feet by a licensed cosmetologist or nail technician. include exfoliating the skin; reducing calluses; and trimming, shaping and polishing he toe nails
pedicure
in the ______s, with the developments of the spa industry and new pampering equipments, techniques and products, pedis exploded onto service menus and became the fastest growing service in the industry
1990
Now a basic part of good foot car and hygiene as are particularly important for clients who are joggers dancers and cosmetologist
pedicures
present more potential for damage to clients than do manicures
pedicures
pedicure station is consisted of a _________\ chair with an armrest and footrest for the clients and an __________ chair for the cosmetologist
comfortable
ergonomic
pedicures can present challenges to the service provider in maintaining a healthy _______ while performing the service. For that reason the cosmetologist’s pedicuring stool is usually _____ to make it ergonomically easier for the pedicurest to work on the clients feet
posture
low
filled with comfortably warm water and a product to soak the clients feet
soak bath
fully plumbed whirlpool with attached pedicure chair
the intimate pedicures foot bath
designed to keep supplies organized
pedi carts
also known as a masque, is a concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners aromatherapy oils botanical extracts and other beneficial ingredients to cleanse eco foliage tighten tone hydrate and nourish the skin
mask
before buy oedicuring equipments check with ___________ which pedicure units are permitted.
your state board
it is _______ state board regulations to re-melt and re-use paraffin.
against
do not provide the paraffin wax treatment to clients with _________ or _________, impaired foot or leg circulation, loss of feeling in their feet or legs or other _______- related problems
lesions
abrasions
diabetes
larger than fingernail clippers, with curved or straight jaws specifically designed for shortening toenails
tonenail clippers
similar in design to fingernail kippers bhtbare larger much stronger and used to trim the toenail as opposed to trimming he excess cuticle
toenail nipper
an implements with a small, scoop shaped end thag if carefully used, allows for more efficient removed of debris from the nail folds, eponychium and hyponychium
curette
metal implant swith a grooved she’s used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate
nail wraps
designed to reduces and smoother thicker foot calluses
foot files
form from excessive pressure on the foot and provide the extra protections for the foot needs
calluses
fits in between the toes to a rope type thag is woven between the toes
toe separators
it is dangerous to cut into and damage the skin on the _____ becasue of _______-_________ coiners becasue the healing of their wounds is a slow sometimes impossible process
feet
immuno suppresses
OSHA regulations mandate that the technician wear _____ while performing pedis to prevent exposure to pathogens
gloves
Single use paper or _____ slippers are provided for those clients who have not worn ______ shoes and want to avoid _______ this newly applied toenail polish it for those who are having other services in the _____.
foam
open toes
smudging
spa
cutting falls under the category of medical treatments and is not a ________\ service
cosmetic
products thag are put into the water in a pedicure bath to soften the skin on the feet during the soak time
foot soaks
usually water based lotions thag contain an abrasive as an exfoliating agent
exfoliating scrub
important to condition and moisturize the skin of legs and feet to soften calluses and to provide slip to a massage
lotion and creams
products designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue
callus softeners
after the product softens the callus, it is more easily _____ and _______ with files and paddles
reduced
smoothed
potentially hazardous and for that reason safety glasses should be worn whenever using or pouring them. Be sure to wear glasses during their use
callus softener liquid formulas
organic compound that has a super-hydrating effect on skin cells. it’s function within callus softeners is to over-moisturize and hydrate the tough, thick callus
uera
an organic acid that derives originally from the bark of willow trees. it has an anti-inflammatory properties and has the ability to break down fats and lipids
salicylic avid
inorganic compound that degrades the protein in the callus cells
potassium hydroxide
accepted time between pedicures. why
4 weeks
becasue of the slow growth of the toenails
weekly treatment required but only with a podiatrist to define wether the condition is caused by a fungus
scary feet
when preforming a pedicure, do not push back the __________ with a metal pusher. It increases the risk of serious infections to the feet
epyonychium
the most enjoyed aspect of any nail service
massage
the massage technique used the most is
effleurage
what side do you work on first during a pedicure
clients non-dominate side
if your clients has sensitive or redness prone skin, avoid using _______ or ________ massage techniques
vigorous
strong
a unique method of applying pressure with the thumb and index fingers to the hands and feet and it has demonstrated health benefits
reflexology
always sit in a comfortable position, relaxed and unstrained to reduce the risk of injury to your _______ shoulders , _________ wrists and ______.
back
arms
hands
disinfectants must never be places in the foot bath with _______. they can be harmful to the skin
with your clients feet
disinfecting procedures have been developed by the _________, a group of nail-care company representatives and the _________ for cleaning and disinfecting all types of pedicure equipment
Nail Manufactures council NMC
International Nail Technicians Association INTA
carefully file the nails do the first foot with an appropriate single use and prepped ________ file. File them straight across, _________ then slightly at the corners. Smooth rough edged with the fine side of an abrasive file
abrasive
rounding
