Manicure

Question 0

Shape nails

Answer 0

Use abrasive board
Start w/ left hand, little finger
Hold between index and thumb
*dont use less than 180 grit*
File from side to center

Question 1

Remove polish

Answer 1

Start w/ left hand
Hold 10 seconds
From cuticle to free edge
Check for abnormalities

Question 2

Soften eponychium

Answer 2

Soak left hand after shaping
Shape right hand
Switch

Question 3

Clean The Nails

Answer 3

Brush with nail brush

Downward strokes

Question 4

Dry hands

Answer 4

Dry with towel

Gently push back eponychium while drying

Question 5

Apply cuticle remover

Answer 5

Use metal pusher & cotton to apply carefully

Spread evenly on nail plate

Question 6

Loosen & remove cuticles

Answer 6

Gently use metal pusher to push and lift cuticle

Question 7

Nip dead skin tags

Answer 7

Use nippers to remove dead skin

Question 8

Clean under free edge

Answer 8

Carefully clean with cotton tipped wooden pusher

Question 9

Remove debris

Answer 9

Brush one more time to clean any debris and cuticle remover

Rest hand on table towel

Question 10

Repeat on other hand

Answer 10

5-9 steps

Question 11

Buff with high shine buffer

Answer 11

Use three or four way to smooth scratches

Question 12

Apply nail oil

Answer 12

Use cotton tipped wooden pusher or eye dropper to apply
Start with left hand, little finger
Apply in circular motion

Question 13

Bevel nail

Answer 13

Remove rough edges

Question 14

Apply lotion and massage

Answer 14

Massage lotion in

Question 15

Remove traces of oil

Answer 15

Remove from nail plate with nail polish or alcohol

Question 16

Choose polish color

Answer 16

Ask client to choose color

Question 17

Apply polish

Answer 17

Apply base coat

Apply nail strengthened/hardener if necessary