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Manicuring Flashcards

1
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What cosmetic treatment of the hands involves cutting, shaping, and often painting of the nails, removal of the cuticles, and softening of the skin?

A

Manicure

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services are currently the fastest-growing services on salon and spa menus.

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Manicure and pedicure

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Fashion continuously changes, and a professional cosmetologist should always _____ new trends and services in all facets of the beauty industry.

A

stay current with

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4
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Clients most enjoy the _____ that manicures provide.

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pampering

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5
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The list of services that you are legally allowed to perform in your specialty and in your state is known as _____.

A

scope of practice

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_____ provides guidelines for protecting cosmetologists from chemicals that can affect your health.

A

OSHA

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7
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What is the main health issue that a cosmetologist may experience?

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Hypersensitivity

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A standard manicuring table is usually _____ long, and most often includes a drawer and shelf for storing clean and disinfected implements and professional products.

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36–48 inches

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9
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Most cosmetologists prefer _____ fluorescent bulb lamps because they show the skin and polishes in their actual color in natural light.

A

true-color

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10
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The nail professional’s chair should be selected for durability, comfort, ergonomics, and ease of _____.

A

cleaning

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11
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Which implement is durable, easy-to-use, made of plastic, metal, glass, or ceramic, and used for soaking the client’s fingers in warm water to soften the skin and cuticle?

A

Finger bowl

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12
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Implements requiring disinfection should be placed in a covered container large enough for them to be _____.

A

completely immersed

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13
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Implements should be removed from a disinfectant solution using a lift tray or basket, tongs, tweezers, and _____ to ensure that the disinfectant does not come into contact with the skin.

A

gloves

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Prior to being placed in a disinfectant solution, implements must be _____.

A

thoroughly cleansed

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What size of foam cushion is specifically made for the comfort of the client’s arms when performing nail services?

A

8–12 inches

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16
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A trash container _____ is one of the best ways to prevent excessive odors and vapors in the salon.

A

with a self-closing lid

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17
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A nail polish _____ is designed to shorten the time necessary for the client’s nail polish to dry.

A

dryer

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18
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Which tool is NOT designed to dry traditional nail polish?

A

UVA or LED lamp

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19
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What is the ideal temperature for a paraffin bath?

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Between 125–130 degrees Fahrenheit

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20
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What is a petroleum by-product that has excellent sealing properties to hold moisture in the skin?

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Paraffin

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What is one of the most effective ways to ensure safe working conditions in a salon, and especially a nail salon?

A

A local source capture ventilation system

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22
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What term describes the tools used to perform manicure services that are either reusable or disposable?

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Implements

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23
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_____ implements, also known as reusable implements, are generally stainless steel because they must be properly cleaned and disinfected after use in one client and prior to use on another. Less-expensive metal implements will corrode during disinfection and sterilization.

A

Multiuse

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24
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_____ implements without properly cleaning and disinfecting them is against the law in every state.

A

Reusing

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25
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A _____ is designed to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural nail plate.

A

metal pusher

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26
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  1. What are tiny, often unseen openings in the skin, which can allow microbes to enter the skin, leading to infection?
A

Microtraumas

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27
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What is a stainless steel implement used to carefully trim away dead skin around the nails?

A

Nail nipper

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28
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What are multitask implements for lifting small bits of debris from the nail plate, retrieving and placing nail art, removing implements from disinfectant solutions, and much more?

A

Tweezer

29
Q

What is a stainless steel implement that can shorten the free edge of the nail quickly and efficiently?

A

Nail clipper

30
Q

Single-use or disposable implements are used _____ on a client then discarded, preferable while the client can view it being done.

A

once

31
Q

What single-use implement is used to remove cuticle tissue from the nail plate, to clean under the free edge of the nail, or to apply products?

A

Wooden pusher

32
Q

Cotton used on the end of a wooden pusher should be changed _____.

A

after each use

33
Q

Brushes used in nail polish and other products that are not capable of harboring or supporting the growth of pathogenic microbes are _____.

A

exceptions to the single-use rule

34
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_____ are personal protective equipment (PPE), worn to protect the cosmetologist from exposure to microbes during service.

A

Gloves

35
Q

What type of gloves are recommended by OSHA because they provide more protection from chemicals?

A

Nitrile

36
Q

Choose a protective mask designed specifically for dusts, mists, and _____ to ensure the mask will be effective in the salon setting.

A

molds

37
Q

As a rule of thumb, the lower the grit on an abrasive nail file, the more _____ its action will be.

A

aggressive

38
Q

Rubbing another clean, unused file across the edge of a new file in order to remove any sharp edges before use is called _____.

A

file prepping

39
Q

What is shaped like a two-sided nail file, long and narrow, with one or two additional grit abrasives and a final shine surface?

A

Two-way buffer

40
Q

Containers that create the perfect environment for pathogens to grow and reproduce are _____.

A

airtight

41
Q

What is the best color for your terry cloth towels?

A

White

42
Q

Gauze squares, also called _____, have many uses in manicure services, from product removal to application.

A

pledgets

43
Q

A disposable plastic or reusable metal spatula must be used for removing products from their respective containers to prevent _____ of the products and the spread of disease.

A

contamination

44
Q

What is used to clean the cosmetologist’s and client’s hands before a service begins because it is known to remove over 90 percent of pathogenic microbes from the hands?

A

Soap

45
Q

_____ is a colorless, inflammable liquid, with a sweetish odor and burning taste that is used a solvent to quickly remove nail polish.

A

Acetone

46
Q
  1. Which type of nail polish remover is recommended when removing nail polish from nail enhancements such as wraps?
A

Non-acetone

47
Q

Nail products designed to soften dry skin around the nail plate and increase the flexibility of the natural nail are _____.

A

creams and oils

48
Q

Nail _____ can penetrate the nail plate or skin and will have longer-lasting moisturizing effects.

A

oils

49
Q

What term describes any type of solvent-based colored film applied to the nail plate for the purpose of adding color or special visual effects?

A

Polish

50
Q

What form of high-demand nail color lasts 10–21 days and helps prevent the constant smudging clients experience after a manicure?

A

Gel polish

51
Q

A colorless polish layer applied to the natural nail to improve the adhesion of polish is a _____.

A

base coat

52
Q

Nail hardeners that are useful for thin, weak nail plates, and that should never be applied to hard, rigid, or brittle nail plates contain _____.

A

methylene glycol

53
Q

Polish applied to prevent chipping and give the nails a glossy, finished appearance is a _____.

A

top coat

54
Q

_____ is known as a major cause of aging and skin cancer.

A

Overexposure to the sun

55
Q

_____ is the last step in a perfect manicure.

A

Polishing

56
Q

Nails that are completely straight across with no rounding at the edges are _____.

A

square

57
Q

Nails that are slightly tapered and extend just past the fingertip are _____.

A

round

58
Q

The greatest success applying nail polish is achieved by using _____.

A

four coats

59
Q

Most men tend to need _____ work than women on their nails and skin when they go in for a service.

A

a little more

60
Q

What service involves the succession of strokes in which the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact?

A

Effleurage

61
Q

Which type of movement incorporates various strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another?

A

Friction

62
Q

What is the relaxing massage movement that should be perfected, varied, and expertly used during a manicure?

A

Effleurage

63
Q

Spa manicures typically include a relaxing massage and some form of _____.

A

exfoliation

64
Q

The practice of _____ involves the use of highly concentrated, non-oily, and volatile essential oils.

A

aromatherapy

65
Q

_____ are extracted using various forms of distillation from seeds, bark, roots, wood, and/or resin of plants.

A

Essential oils

66
Q

Total immersion of implements during disinfection is a requirement of the _____.

A

EPA

67
Q

Natural nails should be filed _____.

A

from sides to center

68
Q

To bevel the nail, hold a medium-grit abrasive board at a _____.

A

45-degree angle

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