manicures Flashcards
acetone
colorless, flammable liquid
aromatherapy
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
dimethyl urea hardners
a hardner thats adds cross-link to the natural nail plate
effleurage
a succession of stokes performed by gliding the hands over an area of the body w/ varying degrees of pressure or contact
essential oils
oils extracted from seeds, bark, roots, leaves, woods and or resin using various form of distillation
fine grit abrasives
240 grit and higher designed for buffing, polishing and removing fine scratches
friction
in massage, various strokes that manipulate and press one layer of tissue over another
implements
tools used to perform nail services that are of multiple use
l.e.d lamps
ultraviolent energy releasing lamp used to polymerize uv curable gel nail enhancements
lower grit abrasives
boards and buffers less than 180 that quickly reduce the thickness of any surface
manicure
cosmetic treatment of the hands involving cutting, shaping, and painting. removal of the cuticles and softening of the skin
medium grit abrasives
18-240 grit abrasives that are used to smooth and refine surfaces and shorten natural nails
metal pushers
stainless steel usable implement used to push back the eponychium
multiuse implement
reusable items that can be cleaned/disinfected
fingerbowl
important for soaking the client’s fingers in warm water to soften the skin and cuticle
disinfection container
must be large enough to hold sufficient liquid disinfectant solution to completely immerse several service sets of implements
clients arm cushion
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
service cushion
a foam cushion, higher in the middle, lower on the ends, can be placed between the client and the nail tech during a manicure
gauze and cotton wipe container
cotton holds absorbent cotton, lint-free wipes or gauze squares for use during the services
trash containers
metal trash container w/self-closing lid that operated by a foot pedal and should be located by your workstation
supply tray
holds cosmetics such as polishes, removers, and creams
ultraviolet of electric nail polish dryer
nail polish dryer is designed to shorten the time necessary for the client’s nail polish to dry