Lesson 10 - Use of nail care tools and equipment 2

Question 1

a tightly covered container that holds absorbent cotton, wipes, or gauze for use during the services

Answer 1

cotton balls container

Question 2

a metal trash can with a self-closing lid, lined with a disposable trash bag is

Answer 2

trash bin

Question 3

this tray holds nail cosmetics for easy mobility

Answer 3

supply tray or trolley

Question 4

helps shorten the period it takes for the client’s nail polish to dry

Answer 4

electrical nail polish dryer

Question 5

light units that are designed to cure polishes that contain ingredients sensitive to the UVA wavelength emitted from the bulb in the dryer

Answer 5

UV lamp or LED lights

Question 6

These are personal protective equipment worn by nail technicians for protection against hazards, like coming into contact with infected nails, skin, or blood and getting fungal infections from clients.

Answer 6

Gloves

Question 6

Implements are tools used to perform services, like nail care. Implements can be classified as multi-use or single-use.

Answer 6

Nail Care Implements

Question 7

tools made of stainless steel. They are reusable and can be properly cleaned and disinfected after use on every client and prior use on another.

Answer 7

Multi-use Implements

Question 8

This is a metal made of stainless steel, designed to scrape cuticle from the natural nail plate.

Answer 8

Metal Pusher

Question 8

How to Use a Metal Pusher

Answer 8

Hold the metal pusher like a pencil with the flat end held at a 20-30-degree angle from the nail plate. The spoon end is used to carefully loosen and push back the dead cuticle on the nail plate.