Pedicuring

Chap 21 Milady Cosmo Textbook

Exfoliating scrubs

water-based lotions that contain a mild, gritty abrasive and moisturizers to help remove dry, flaky skin and reduce calluses

potassium hydroxide

inorganic compound that degrades the protein in callus cells

curette

small, scoop-shaped implement used for efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium, and hyponychium areas.

callus softeners

products that soften and smooth thickened tissue (calluses)

salicylic acid

organic acid originally derived from willow tree bark

nail rasp

metal implement with a grooved edge that is used for filing and smoothing the nail plates’ edges. ILLEGAL IN STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

basalt

dark, fine-grained volcanic rock used in hot stone massage

whirlpool foot spa

piped foot bath where the water is moving through pipes to create water turbulence and vibration while soaking the feet

xerosis

abnormal dryness of the skin

mask

also known as a masque; concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, botanical extracts, and other beneficial ingredients to cleanse, exfoliate, tighten, tone, hydrate, and nourish the skin.

reflexology

method of applying pressure with thumb and index fingers to hands and feet; has demonstrated health benefits

toenail clippers

specifically designed for shortening toenails and are larger than fingernail clippers; they have curved or straight jaws with wider space between jaws, allowing them to cut thicker nails

toenail nippers

similar in design to fingernail nippers, but larger, much stronger, and used to trim the toenail as opposed to trimming excess cuticle

toe separators

disposable foam rubber or cotton materials used to keep toes apart while polishing the nails; a new set must be used on each client

pedicure

cosmetic service performed on the feet by a licensed cosmetologist or nail technician: can include exfoliating the skin and callus reduction, as well as trimming, shaping, and polishing toenails: a pedicure often includes foot massage

footbath

also called foot basin, pedicure bowl, or pedicure tub: used for soaking or bathing the feet.

foot soaks

products put into the pedicure bath water to soften the skin on the feet; professionally formulated foot soaks cleanse and deodorize feet without being overly harsh

urea

organic compound that has an increased hydrating effect on skin cells

foot files

also known as pedicure paddles; large, abrasive files used to reduce and smooth thicker foot calluses.