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A client requests a basic manicure but declines nail polish. Which tool is LEAST essential for completing the service?
A client requests a basic manicure but declines nail polish. Which tool is LEAST essential for completing the service?
- Nail cutter
- Pusher
- Nipper
- Nail polish (correct)
After applying nail polish, you notice some excess on the skin around the nail. which implement is BEST for removing this excess without smudging the manicure?
After applying nail polish, you notice some excess on the skin around the nail. which implement is BEST for removing this excess without smudging the manicure?
- Metal nail file
- Steel pusher
- Orangewood stick (correct)
- Emery board
A salon is setting up a new manicure station. Which of the following BEST describes items that should be considered as durable equipment, rather than consumable supplies?
A salon is setting up a new manicure station. Which of the following BEST describes items that should be considered as durable equipment, rather than consumable supplies?
- Materials
- Supplies
- Equipment (correct)
- Tools
A client has thick, glittery nail polish that is difficult to remove. What type of nail polish remover would be MOST effective while minimizing damage to the natural nail?
A client has thick, glittery nail polish that is difficult to remove. What type of nail polish remover would be MOST effective while minimizing damage to the natural nail?
A nail technician needs to shorten a client's very long natural nails and refine the shape. Which implement should they use FIRST, and why?
A nail technician needs to shorten a client's very long natural nails and refine the shape. Which implement should they use FIRST, and why?
After a manicure, you notice a small cut on a client's cuticle. Which of the following should be applied FIRST to prevent infection?
After a manicure, you notice a small cut on a client's cuticle. Which of the following should be applied FIRST to prevent infection?
During a manicure, the technician gently pushes back the client's cuticles. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this step?
During a manicure, the technician gently pushes back the client's cuticles. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this step?
A salon is calculating the cost of a manicure service. Which of the following would be included when calculating the cost of 'materials' for the service?
A salon is calculating the cost of a manicure service. Which of the following would be included when calculating the cost of 'materials' for the service?
A client complains of rough, dry skin on their feet, including calluses. Which of the following materials would be MOST effective for exfoliating and smoothing the calluses?
A client complains of rough, dry skin on their feet, including calluses. Which of the following materials would be MOST effective for exfoliating and smoothing the calluses?
A client with arthritis in her hands seeks a manicure. Which of the following electronic gadgets would provide the MOST therapeutic benefit during the service?
A client with arthritis in her hands seeks a manicure. Which of the following electronic gadgets would provide the MOST therapeutic benefit during the service?
Flashcards
Orangewood stick
Orangewood stick
Used to remove excess nail polish from the skin.
Tools
Tools
Durable, permanent, hand-held items used in nail care services.
Nail polish remover
Nail polish remover
Organic solvent used to dissolve and remove old nail polish.
Nail file
Nail file
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Antiseptic
Antiseptic
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Cuticle nail pusher
Cuticle nail pusher
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Materials
Materials
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Pumice stone
Pumice stone
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Hand spa machine
Hand spa machine
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Study Notes
- Nail polish is not a tool for nail care services
- An orangewood stick is used to remove excess nail polish
- Tools are durable or permanent and hand-held articles used in any nail care services
- Nail polish remover is an organic solvent used to dissolve and remove old polish
- A nail file should be used in shaping the free edge of the nail with the coarse side and leveling the nail with the finer side
- Antiseptic prevents the multiplication of micro-organisms
- A Cuticle Nail Pusher is used to push back or loosen the cuticle
- Materials are cosmetics and supplies that are consumed and should be replaced from time to time
- Pumice stone is a type of volcanic rock used to remove calluses
- A hand spa machine is an electronic gadget used to soothe the pain of arthritis, muscle spasms, and dry skin of the hands
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