Manicure Flashcards
What is the difference between implements and equipment ?
Implements are tools used during the procedure, equipment are the tools used that are NOT implements
What is meant by Scope of Practice?
The list of services you are legally allowed to perform within your specialty in your state
What are the possible outcomes if you perform outside of your scope of practice in your state?
You could lose your license and if there is injury to the client, be held personally and professionally liable
What are the dimensions of a manicure table?
36” to 48” long and 16” to 21” wide
Which bulbs can cure gel polishes to quickly?
Incandescent lightbulbs other than 40-60 watt
Why are fluorescent lightbulbs popular?
They emit a cooler light, and can come in true color showing the actual color of skin and polishes in natural light. Also do NOT heat up objects underneath them as do incandescent bulbs
What can curing too quickly cause? What causes it?
Undue cracking and lifting, incandescent bulbs can cause this
What makes a clients chair comfortable?
No or low arms on the side so it can be moved closer to the table, stationary, has a back
What makes a nail techs chair comfortable?
Wheels and hydraulics to maneuver
What are some other things to consider about a nail techs chair?
Ergonomics, comfort, durability , resistance to staining and ease of cleaning
Finger bowls can be made of what material?
Plastic, metal, glass, or ceramic (as long as it is durable and easy to clean and disinfect after each use on each client)
What is important to note about disinfection containers?
Must be large enough to hold sufficient liquid for several sets of implements to be fully immersed, must be kept closed when not in use to prevent contamination and evaporation
Clients arm cushion should be how long
8” to 12” also you can use a rolled up towel
Should a service cushion be covered?
Yes by a fresh clean towel for each service
Should a gauze or cotton wipe container have a lid?
Yes to protect from dust and contaminants
Why should the trash can be covered and what is it used for?
To protect from vapors and odors in the salon and used for disposable supplies
Does a supply tray need to be disinfected?
Yes after each client
Do all nail polish dryers have fans?
NO
What wavelength affects the polish designed to cure not dry?
UVA
An autoclave heats how high and how does it work?
250 degrees using steam, heat and pressure, for at least 15 minutes to kill harmful microorganisms and spores (highest level or sterilization)
Why are sterilizers not approved?
Can spread potentially infectious dieseases
What does the warmth of the electronic hand or foot mitts do?
Helps conditioning ingredients penetrate, adds comfort to the service and provides relaxtion
When are terry cloth mitts used?
Used over a paraffin treatment to maintain heat for longer or over masks to encourage natural heat from skin to enhance penetration
What do all states require of paraffin treatments?
Be removed for single-use in a manner that does not contaminate the rest of the product
What is not proper ventilation in a salon?
Fans and open windows
What are some acceptable methods of ventilation in a salon setting?
Local source capture ventilation, portable downdraft vent machines, ventilated tables with filters
What type of ventilation uses two stage carbon filters?
Portable downdraft vent machines
What are some types of multi-use tools?
Metal pusher, Nippers, tweezers, nail clippers
What are some types of single use tools?
Brushes and applicators, wooden pusher, nail brushes, disposable product application brushes
What are some materials used during service?
Gloves, dust mask, nail files and buffers, two or three way buffer, single use or terry cloth towels, gauze, cotton , pledgers or plastic backed pads, plastic, wood or metal spatulas.
What are some professional nail products?
Soap, polish remover, nail creams, lotions, oils, cuticle removers, colored polish, gel polish , base coat, nail hardener, top coat, nail polish dryer products, hand creams and lotions, nail conditioners and sunscreens
Soap can remove how much percent of pathogenic microbes from hands?
90 percent
Can both acetone and non acetone nail polish removers dry skin?
YES
How do you safely dispose of chemicals according to OSHA?
Some have specific disposal requirements, but they must be saved in a fire department approved metal container and disposed of as hazardous waste
What is the number one nail product that should be sold to clients?
Nail creams, lotions and oils
What is the difference between nail creams and oils?
Creams are barrier products (seal surface and hold in moisture) Oils absorb into nail plate to increase flexibility and to soften and moisturize surrounding skin
Nail creams, oils and lotions what has the longest lasting effect ?
Oils and lotions
What are cuticle removers made of ?
2-5% sodium or potassium hydroxide plus glycerin or other hydrating ingredients. (Used to counteract skin drying effects due to high ph-caustic)
What can repeated exposure to cuticle removers cause?
Live skin and eponychium dryness and hangnails
What do all polishes contain?
Acrylic
What is special about gel polish?
Does not dry with exposure to air, only cures under UV or LED lamp
What is special about hybrid gels?
Can be removed with polish remover
Do gel polishes require a light-cured base coat?
YES
What do protein hardeners contain?
Collagen, and cannot be absorbed into nail plate
Other nail hardeners contain?
Nylon, also cannot be absorbed into the nail plate
What is the ingredient in nail hardeners?
Methylene glycol, and is not irritating to the skin
When are nail hardeners useful when are they not?
Useful on weak or thin nails, not on already brittle or rigid or hard nails can cause them to split and shatter
What is a dimethyl urea hardener?
Use to add cross links to natural nail plate and does not cause adverse skin reaction, does not work as quickly but will not over harden nails
What does increased solvent in topcoats do?
Evaporates quickly
What are the main ingredients in topcoats?
Methacyrlic or cellulose-type film formers
What do nail polish dryer product do?
Pull solvents from the nail polish
Are lotions or creams more penetrating?
Lotions
What are nail conditioners used for?
Reducing brittleness of the nail, useful when applied during bedtime.
UVA rays do what?
Cause age spots (hyperpigmentation)
UVB rays do what?
Cause sunburn
What rays do broad spectrum protect from?
UVA and UVB
What are the three parts to a manicure procedure?
Pre-service / service/ post-service
What is involved in the pre-service procedure?
Cleaning, and disinfecting tools, implements, material, setting up and sanitizing table, meeting greeting and escorting client to service area
What is involved in the service procedure?
Plan for accomplishing the service the client has requested
What is involved in the post-service procedure?
Caring for client after, scheduling and payment and provide info on how to prepare for next client
What are the five basic nail shapes?
Square, squaoval, oval, round and pointed
Polish applications uses what method?
Three stroke method
What is the effleurage massage technique?
Succession of strokes in which the hands glide over he body with varying degrees of contact
What is the petrissage technique?
Kneading, lifting squeezing and pressing the tissue
What is the tapotement technique?
Rapid tapping or striking motion of hands against the skin
What is the Vibration technique?
Continuous trembling or shaking movement without leaving contact with the skin
What is the friction technique?
Various strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over the other “wringing out a washcloth”
