manicures Flashcards

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acetone

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colorless, flammable liquid

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aromatherapy

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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

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3
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dimethyl urea hardners

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

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4
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effleurage

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

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essential oils

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

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fine grit abrasives

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

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friction

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

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implements

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tools used to perform nail services that are of multiple use

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9
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l.e.d lamps

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

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lower grit abrasives

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

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manicure

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

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medium grit abrasives

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

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13
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metal pushers

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stainless steel usable implement used to push back the eponychium

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14
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multiuse implement

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reusable items that can be cleaned/disinfected

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15
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fingerbowl

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

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16
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disinfection container

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

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17
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clients arm cushion

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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

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18
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service cushion

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

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19
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gauze and cotton wipe container

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

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20
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trash containers

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

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21
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supply tray

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holds cosmetics such as polishes, removers, and creams

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22
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ultraviolet of electric nail polish dryer

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

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23
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electric hand/ foot mitts

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heated mitts designed to add special service to a manicure

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terry cloth mitts

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

25
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paaffin bath

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

26
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nipper

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

27
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tweezers

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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

28
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nail clippers

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shorten the free edge quickly and efficiently

29
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brushes and applicators

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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

30
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wooden pusher

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

31
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plastic or metal spatula

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

32
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soap

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used to clean nail techs and clients hands before service begins

33
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polish remover

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used to dissolve and remove nail polish

34
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nail creams

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

35
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nail oils

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

36
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cuticle removers

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

37
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nail bleach

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

38
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colored polish, enamel, lacquer or varnish

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

39
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base coat

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

40
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nail hardeners

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

41
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protein hardener

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combination of clear polish and protein such as collagen

42
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dimethyl urea hardeners

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adds cross-links to the natural nail plate

43
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top coat

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

44
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nail polish dryers

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designed to hasten the drying of nail polishes

45
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hand creams and lotions

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add a finishing touch to a manicure

46
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nail conditioners

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contain ingredients to reduce brittleness of the nail

47
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cntainsunscreens

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

48
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three part procedure

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pre-service, actual service and post-service

49
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square nail

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

50
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squoval anils

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square free edge that is rounded off at the corner edges

51
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round

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

52
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pointed nail

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is suited to thin hands with long fingers and narrow nailbeds

53
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massage

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manipulation of the soft tissues of the body

54
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petrissage or kneding

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lifting squeezing and pressing the tissue

55
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tapotement

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rapid tapping or striing motion of the hands against the skin

56
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vibration

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

57
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friction

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