Manicuring

Manicure

The art and science of caring for and beautifying the hand and fingernails

Scope of practice

The list of services that you are legally allowed to perform in your specialty in your state

Manicuring table

36 to 48 inches long and 16 to 21 inches wide

Adjustable lamp

Have a 40- to 60- watt bulb

Chair

The technician’s chair should be selected for ergonomics, comfort, durability, resistance to staining and ease of cleaning

Finger bowls

Can be made from plastic, glass, ceramic or metal

Auto clave

To kill all harmful microorganisms and their sports

Supply tray

Helps to maintain a clean, clutter- free work area

Paraffin

Increase a blood circulation. Hold moisture in the skin, clients over 65 should have Permission from their physician to receive one discard all paraffin that was used on the client

Multiuser implements

Also know as reusable implements, are generally stainless steel because they must be properly cleaned and disinfected after use on one client and prior to use on another

Metal pusher

Desired to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural nail plate

Nail nipper

Stainless- steel implements used to carefully trim away dead skin around the nails

nail clippers

Shortens the free edge quickly and efficiently. If the nails need more shortening than the depth of routine filling , cut them with nail clippers. Clip from sides toward the nail’s center to prevent stress to the sides and possible splitting of the nail

Nylon nail brushes

During the manicure to remove filling dust or debris from the nail plate

Low grit ( less than 180 grit)

Are aggressive and will quickly reduce the thickness of any surface. Should not be used on the natural nail

Medium grit ( 180-240 grit)

Are used to smooth and refine surface the 180 frit is used to shorten and shape natural nails

Fine grit ( 240 and higher grit)

They are designed for buffing, polishing and removing very fine scratches

Buffer

Used to buff the nails to a beautiful shine looks like a two -sided nail file

Gauze squares

Gauze also called pledges these are primarily used to remove nail polish

Nail creams

Barrier products because they contain ingredients designed to seal the surface of the skin around the nail and hold in the subdermal moisture in the skin

Nail oils

Designed to absorb into the nail plate to increase flexibility will have a longer lasting moisturizing effect

Cuticle removers

Designed to loosen and dissolve dead tissue from the nail plate for easy removal

Base coat

Also prevents standing of the natural nail plate. Is applied first before polish

Nail hardener

It is used to improve surface hardness or durability of weak or thin nail plates

Oval shaped

Conservative nail shape that is thought to be attractive on most women’s hands

Pointed shaped

The nail is tapered and longer than usual to emphasize and enhance the slender appearance of the hand

Apply polish

With four coats: base coat , two coats or polish color and a top coat for professional result apply polish with he 3 stroke method

Effleurage

This is a succession of strokes made by gliding the hands over an area with varying degrees of pressure

Pétrissage or kneading

Lifting , squeezing and pressing tissue

Tapotement

Rapid tapping or striking motion of the hands on the skin

Friction

Incorporates various strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another

Theme manicures

These contain products to support the theme. From lotion to oils to masks

Matter less manicures

Instead of soaking the hands in water some nails technicians use lotion and heated mitts to soften the cuticles