Questions and Answers
What are the supplies used during nail services that must be replaced for each client called?
Materials
What is the term for tools used to perform nail services?
Implements
Lamps attached to a manicure table should have a bulb of ____ watts.
40-60
What are wooden pushers?
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After using metal implements, what must be done before placing them in disinfectant?
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What is a thin elongated board with a rough surface used to file the free edge of the nails called?
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An oil manicure is a recommended treatment for what condition?
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If you draw blood during a manicure, what should be done to the implement used?
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What is the implement used to clean fingernails and remove debris called?
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What is the benefit of using nail clippers to shorten nail length?
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All non-disposable implements must be _____ in a disinfectant solution.
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To create a high shine on nails, use a(n):
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What term describes products like alcohol, nail polish, nail monomers, and nail primers?
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How should nail products be removed from their containers?
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Nail polish application is achieved by using how many coats?
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What type of nail polish remover can be used on wrap type nail enhancements without breaking them down?
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After an oil manicure, what must be done before applying the base coat?
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As an added service, when may a hand massage be given?
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Once polish has been applied, how should excess polish be wiped away?
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What should polish be applied over?
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What products are used to soften dry skin around the nail plate?
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How can yellow surface discoloration or stains on nails be removed?
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What is another name for nail polish?
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What does the base coat create on the natural nail?
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What are nail hardeners that include reinforcing fibers?
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What is one of the functions of a top coat or sealer?
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How may products designed to hasten the drying of nail polishes be applied?
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What is the nail shape that is straight across with no rounding at the edges?
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What is the nail shape that is rounded off and extends past the fingertips called?
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What are the three parts of a basic manicure?
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What can rolling a piece of cotton in your hands before use prevent?
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The French manicure usually has a dramatic _____ on the free edge.
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What is the primary difference between a regular basic manicure for a woman and a man's manicure?
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Study Notes
Manicuring Essentials
- Supplies used during nail services that must be replaced for each client are called materials.
- Tools employed to perform nail services are referred to as implements.
- Lamps attached to manicure tables should have a bulb rated between 40-60 watts.
Implement Usage and Care
- Wooden pushers are considered disposable implements, not intended for reuse.
- Metal implements must be washed with soap and water before placing them in disinfectant.
- For cleaning fingernails and removing debris, a nail brush is essential.
- After using nail clippers to shorten nails, it significantly reduces filing time.
Nail Treatments and Products
- An oil manicure is recommended for brittle nails to enhance their condition.
- Nail products like alcohol and nail polish are classified as self-disinfecting.
- Use a plastic or metal spatula to remove nail products from their containers.
Nail Polish Application
- Nail polish application typically requires four coats for optimal coverage.
- Non-acetone nail polish remover is safe for use on wrap-type nail enhancements.
- Before applying a base coat after an oil manicure, all traces of oil must be removed.
Application Techniques
- A hand massage can be offered as an added service before the application of polish.
- Excess polish should be removed with a cotton-tipped wooden pusher dipped in polish remover.
- Polish is applied over a base coat to improve adhesion and enhance durability.
Nail Care Products
- Penetrating oils are used to soften dry skin around the nail plate and increase the flexibility of nails.
- Yellow surface discoloration on nails can be treated with nail bleaches.
- Nail hardeners may contain reinforcing fibers like nylon, protein, and methylene glycol.
Manicure Finish
- The top coat functions to make nail polish resistant to chipping.
- Products designed to speed up the drying of nail polish can be applied using a dropper.
Nail Shapes
- Square nails are characterized by a straight edge with no rounding.
- Squoval nails are rounded at the edges and extend beyond the fingertips.
Manicure Process
- A basic manicure consists of three parts: pre-service, service, and post-service.
- Rolling cotton in your hands beforehand prevents fibers from sticking to nails or fingers.
- The French manicure is distinguished by its dramatic white color on the free edge.
Gender Differences in Manicures
- The primary distinction between women's and men's manicures lies in the application of colored polish.
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