Nails/ Manicure chp 20

What is the art of caring for and beautifying the hand and fingernails?

Manicuring

The following are purposes for cosmetologists to have an understanding of manicuring:

-To know what services are within their state's scope of practice for their license

-To help clients who cannot maintain their own nails

-To provide clients with pampering

The list of services that you are legally allowed to perform within your license in your state is called:

Scope of Practice

What is a consequence of performing services outside of the scope of practice in state?

You may lose your license

Why is it important to know the scope of work on your license?

Regulations differ for every state

What is the consequence if your client is harmed while you perform an illegal service?

You will be liable, personally and professionally

What is the average length for manicure table?

36 to 48 inches

What type of bulb should you use for your adjustable lamp when manicuring?

40 to 60 watts

The following pieces of equipment is usually 36 to 48 inches in length and 16 to 21 inches in width?

Manicure table

The following pieces of equipment should be selected for ergonomics, comfort, durability, resistance to staining, and ease of cleaning:

Cosmetologist's chair

The following pieces of equipment is made from plastic, metal, glass, or ceramic:

Finger bowl

The following pieces of equipment helps maintain a clean, clutter-free appearance to your work area:

Supply tray

Piece of equipment is used to kill microorganisms and their spores and sterilize implements and tools:

Autoclave

What is designed to speed the evaporation of solvents, allowing them to harden more quickly?

Nail polish dryer

The following are considered special treatments as an add-on service:

-Electric hand mitts

-Paraffin treatment

-Electric foot mitts

The following multiuse implements should be held at a 20 to 30 degree angle from the nail plate

Metal pusher

The following multiuse implements should be used to remove dead skin:

-Nail nipper

The following multiuse implements should be used to lift small bits of debris from the nail plate:

Tweezer

The following multiuse implements should be used from each side of a client's nail to prevent stress damage to the sides of the nail plate:

Nail clippers

The following materials is best for a multiuse tool:

Stainless steel

The following is used to apply nail oils:

Disposable application brushes

The following would be used to remove surface debris during a service:

Nylon nail brush

The following materials would corrode during disinfection and sterilization:

Nickle-plated metal

The following tool is a multiuse implement designed to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural nail plate

Metal pusher

The following abrasives should be used with caution and generally not on natural nails:

Lower-grit abrasives

This tool is shaped like a two-sided nail file and creates shine on nails:

Buffer

The following are also called pledgets and can be used for many things, from product removal to application:

Gauze squares

Julie is working on a client's manicure and grabs a spatula to remove product from its container. Julie accidently touches her client's hand with the plastic spatula. What should she do?

Julie should throw out the spatula

The following is considered personal protective equipment:

Gloves

The following abrasives is used to shorten and shape natural nails:

Medium-grit abrasives

The following abrasives is used to buff, polish, and remove very fine scratches

Fine-grit abrasives

How would you handle your gloves during a manicure and pedicure appointment for the same client?

You should use different gloves for each service

A new cosmetologist, is file prepping. Why is it important she takes this action:

File prepping removes sharp edges from the file, which prevents it from cutting clients

All of the following are added ingredients that acetone based and nonacetone based removers have to prevent drying of the nail plate and the surrounding skin:

-Aloe

-Vitamin E

-Oils

What would be your first step in properly keeping your hands clean?

Wash your hands with soap and water

___ Contain ingredients designed to seal the surface of the skin around the nails and hold in the subdermal moisture in the skin.

Nail creams

___ are designed to be absorbed into the nail plate to increase flexibility and into the surrounding skin to soften and moisturize

Nail oils

_ are designed to loosen and dissolve dead tissue on the nail plate so that the tissue can be more easily and thoroughly removed from the nail plate.

Cuticle removers

What would your recommend to a client who is dealing with weak nails and could use the benefits of collagen on the nails?

Nail hardener

All of the following are types of nail hardeners

-Protein hardener

-Dimethyl urea hardener

-Nylon

Which nail products softens and smooths the hands, making the skin and finished manicure look more beautiful?

Hand cream

How long should you hold a cotton ball saturated with polish remover on the nail?

10 seconds

What nail shape would you recommend on a client who would like a tapered, long nail?

Pointed nail

What nail shape would you recommend to a client who has not had a manicure before and would like a more conservative shape?

Oval nail

When considering the basic manicure as a three-part care procedure, which step would be second?

Service procedure

You are fresh out of school, in the middle of performing a manicure for his potential employer to see. After he finishes, Paul sees that he spent about 50 minutes on the manicure. What would his potential employer think of this?

The employer would be disappointed that Paul took so long to complete a manicure

When there is a new client in the salon, the cosmetologist should take the opportunity to get to know the client and the client's wants and needs. Which step is the nail service?

Consultation

When considering the basic manicure as a three-part nail care procedure, which step would include disinfecting your tools?

Pre-service

All of the following are considerations you need to keep in mind when deciding on a nail shape:

-Length of fingers

-Shape of the eponychium area

-Hobbies

The following is the step of the consultation that would occur first, after the client has filled out the consultation form:

Check the nails and skin

What step could determine whether a first-time client returns to you?

Nail polish application

How many coats do you need for the most successful nail polish application?

Four

Cosmetologists practice the ___-stroke method for professional results when applying nail polish.

Three

Erin's client is choosing a polish color and asks Erin for help. Erin holds the potential polish color above the client's hand. How does this help the client choose a color?

It helps show which color will compliment the client's skin tone.

The following is applied first in the nail polish application process:

Base coat

How many coats of polish color are standard for coverage?

Two

When polishing the nail, how should you handle the eponychium?

Do not apply polish close to the eponychium

What is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body called?

Massage

What is often the most memorable part of the manicure?

Massage

What is the massage movement in which the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact?

Effleurage

What is the massage movement that entails kneading, lifting, squeezing, and pressing of the tissue called?

Petrissage

What is the massage movement of rapid tapping or striking motion of the hands against the skin called?

Tapotement

When performing a massage, what is the continuous trembling or shaking movement without leaving contact with the skin called?

Vibration

What massage movement incorporates various strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another?

Friction

What clients would you avoid vigorous or strong massage techniques?

Clients with arthritis

What would eliminate the relaxation therapy of a massage?

Talking

The following would be a feature of both a basic manicure and a spa manicure?

Massage

Treatment manicures may have names that closely represent their purpose. The use of alpha hydroxy acid for exfoliation and skin rejuvenation would correspond with what?

Anti-aging manicure

Treatment manicures may have names that closely represent their purpose. Which manicure would entail exfoliating callused skin?

Scrub manicure

Treatment manicures may have names that closely represent their purpose. Which manicure might use lightening age spot treatments?

Spot-be-gone manicure

When performing advanced manicure treatments including oils or cosmetics, what information do you need from the client?

Aroma preferences and allergies

What do you call manicures that eliminate soaking the nails in water?

Waterless manicure

Few all-natural products are commercially available. What is an alternative when a client requests all-natural products?

Mix your own products from fresh ingredients in small batches each day.

Many salons and spas have services based on ___, such as pumpkin spice manicures and pedicures in the fall.

Themes

All manicures can be performed using the _ manicure technique.

Dry

What treatment increases blood circulation to the skin while also trapping moisture?

Paraffin wax treatment

Once paraffin has been used on a client, what should you do with it?

Discard it

Clients over 65 should bring in a physician's permission prior to having or using which treatment?

Paraffin treatment

In which application of paraffin treatment would you use a disposable brush?

Painted on

In which application of paraffin treatment would you use commercial gloves?

Single-use gloves

At what point would you ask clients about their health?

During the consultation

All of the following are adaptations that salons can make to accomodate clients with special needs:

-Slow down pace of service for anxious clients

-Confirm aisles and walkways have enough mobility clearance

-Ensure the client can fully fit on the client side of the manicure table before arrival

You may want to cool down the temperature for which treatment for clients who are sensitive to heat?

Paraffin treatment

What is the name of the nail art upgrade where the nail bed is one color and the nail's free edge is another color?

French manicure

What do you call the nail art upgrade where one color fades into the other and the meeting point is a combination of the two colors?

Color fading

What tool is used to create a marbleized effect on the nail?

Stylus

Monique, a cosmetologist, has lace, mesh, and fabric prepared for her client's nail art. What is she using these items as?

Stencils