manicures

Question 1

acetone

Answer 1

colorless, flammable liquid

Question 2

aromatherapy

Answer 2

involves the use of highly concentrated, nonoily and volatile essential oils to induce such reactions as relaxation or invigoration or simply to create a pleasant fragrance during the service

Question 3

dimethyl urea hardners

Answer 3

a hardner thats adds cross-link to the natural nail plate

Question 4

effleurage

Answer 4

a succession of stokes performed by gliding the hands over an area of the body w/ varying degrees of pressure or contact

Question 5

essential oils

Answer 5

oils extracted from seeds, bark, roots, leaves, woods and or resin using various form of distillation

Question 6

fine grit abrasives

Answer 6

240 grit and higher designed for buffing, polishing and removing fine scratches

Question 7

friction

Answer 7

in massage, various strokes that manipulate and press one layer of tissue over another

Question 8

implements

Answer 8

tools used to perform nail services that are of multiple use

Question 9

l.e.d lamps

Answer 9

ultraviolent energy releasing lamp used to polymerize uv curable gel nail enhancements

Question 10

lower grit abrasives

Answer 10

boards and buffers less than 180 that quickly reduce the thickness of any surface

Question 11

manicure

Answer 11

cosmetic treatment of the hands involving cutting, shaping, and painting. removal of the cuticles and softening of the skin

Question 12

medium grit abrasives

Answer 12

18-240 grit abrasives that are used to smooth and refine surfaces and shorten natural nails

Question 13

metal pushers

Answer 13

stainless steel usable implement used to push back the eponychium

Question 14

multiuse implement

Answer 14

reusable items that can be cleaned/disinfected

Question 15

fingerbowl

Answer 15

important for soaking the client’s fingers in warm water to soften the skin and cuticle

Question 16

disinfection container

Answer 16

must be large enough to hold sufficient liquid disinfectant solution to completely immerse several service sets of implements

Question 17

clients arm cushion

Answer 17

8-12” cushion that can be cleaned with soap and water specially made for cushioning the client’s arm is an option when performing nail services

Question 18

service cushion

Answer 18

a foam cushion, higher in the middle, lower on the ends, can be placed between the client and the nail tech during a manicure

Question 19

gauze and cotton wipe container

Answer 19

cotton holds absorbent cotton, lint-free wipes or gauze squares for use during the services

Question 20

trash containers

Answer 20

metal trash container w/self-closing lid that operated by a foot pedal and should be located by your workstation

Question 21

supply tray

Answer 21

holds cosmetics such as polishes, removers, and creams

Question 22

ultraviolet of electric nail polish dryer

Answer 22

nail polish dryer is designed to shorten the time necessary for the client’s nail polish to dry

Question 23

electric hand/ foot mitts

Answer 23

heated mitts designed to add special service to a manicure

Question 24

terry cloth mitts

Answer 24

washable mitts are placed over a clients hands or feet after a penetrating conditioning product and cover have been applied

Question 25

paaffin bath

Answer 25

has an automatic thermostat that will maintain the paraffin at the ideal temp for application to the hands and feet

Question 26

nipper

Answer 26

stainless steel implement used to carefully trim away dead skin around the nail

Question 27

tweezers

Answer 27

multitask implements for lifting small bits of debris from the nail plate, retrieving and placing nail art, removing implements from nail infections solutions and much more

Question 28

nail clippers

Answer 28

shorten the free edge quickly and efficiently

Question 29

brushes and applicators

Answer 29

any brush or applicator that comes into contact with a clients nails or skin during a manicure or pedicure must be properly cleaned and disinfected before use on another client

Question 30

wooden pusher

Answer 30

used to remove cuticle tissue from the nail plate, clean under the free edge of the nail or to apply products

Question 31

plastic or metal spatula

Answer 31

must be used for removing products from ther respective containers to prevent contamination of the products and the spread of disease

Question 32

soap

Answer 32

used to clean nail techs and clients hands before service begins

Question 33

polish remover

Answer 33

used to dissolve and remove nail polish

Question 34

nail creams

Answer 34

barrier products as they contain ingredients designed to seal the surface of the skin and hold subdermal moisture in the skin

Question 35

nail oils

Answer 35

designed to absorb into the nail plate to increase flexibility and into the surrounding skin to soften and moisturize

Question 36

cuticle removers

Answer 36

designed to loosen and dissolve dead tissue on the nail plate so this tissue can be more easily removed from the nail plate

Question 37

nail bleach

Answer 37

designed to apply to the nail plate and under the free edge of the natural nails to remove yellow surface discoloration or stains

Question 38

colored polish, enamel, lacquer or varnish

Answer 38

all these terms are marketing terms used to describe the same types of products containing similar ingredients

Question 39

base coat

Answer 39

creates a colorless layer on the natural nail and nail enhancement that improves adhesion of polish

Question 40

nail hardeners

Answer 40

used to improve the surface hardness or durability of weak or thin nail plates

Question 41

protein hardener

Answer 41

combination of clear polish and protein such as collagen

Question 42

dimethyl urea hardeners

Answer 42

adds cross-links to the natural nail plate

Question 43

top coat

Answer 43

applied over colored polish to prevent chipping to add shine to the finished nail

Question 44

nail polish dryers

Answer 44

designed to hasten the drying of nail polishes

Question 45

hand creams and lotions

Answer 45

add a finishing touch to a manicure

Question 46

nail conditioners

Answer 46

contain ingredients to reduce brittleness of the nail

Question 47

cntainsunscreens

Answer 47

contain ingredients that protect the skin from damageby the uva from the sun

Question 48

three part procedure

Answer 48

pre-service, actual service and post-service

Question 49

square nail

Answer 49

completely straight across the free edge with no rounding at the outside edges

Question 50

squoval anils

Answer 50

square free edge that is rounded off at the corner edges

Question 51

round

Answer 51

conservative nail shape that is thought to be attractive on most womens hands

Question 52

pointed nail

Answer 52

is suited to thin hands with long fingers and narrow nailbeds

Question 53

massage

Answer 53

manipulation of the soft tissues of the body

Question 54

petrissage or kneding

Answer 54

lifting squeezing and pressing the tissue

Question 55

tapotement

Answer 55

rapid tapping or striing motion of the hands against the skin

Question 56

vibration

Answer 56

continous trembling or shaking movemenet applied by the hand wuthout leaving contact with the skin

Question 57

friction

Answer 57

various strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another