Milady Nails Chapter 6 Manicuring

scope of practice

the list of services that you are legally allowed to perform in your specialty as set forth by the regulatory agency in your state

40- to 60-watt incandescent

what is the recommended wattage bulb you use in the lamp attached to your manicure table?

body fluids

gloves are worn for protection from blood or ______.

metal

the finger bowl is used for soaking the client’s fingers in warm water to soften the skin and can be made of plastic, ______, or glass.

have a lid

disinfection containers must __________ to ensure disinfectant solution does not become contaminated.

a clean towel

what should you use to cover the client’s arm cushion?

provide the client with ultimate relaxation

electric mitts are used to ______.

implements

multiple uses and single use tools used to perform nail services are called ______.

must be thrown away after every single use

disposable implements _________.

lift small bits of debris from the nail plate

tweezers are multitask implements that can be used to ______.

nail clippers

which implement is used to shorten the nail plate quickly and effectively?

three

how many complete sets of implements should a professional nail technician have on hand?

the lower the grit, the more aggressive its action

the rule of thumb with nail files is ______.

medium-grit abrasive

a buffer with a grit of 180 is considered to be a _______.

shortening the nail

fine-grit abrasives are recommended for all but which service?

90

soap acts as an infection-control tool during the pre-service hand-washing procedure and is known to remove over _______ percent of parthenogenic microbes from the hands, if performed properly.

acetone and non-acetone

what are the two basic types of polish removers?

hold subdermal moisture in the skin

nail creams are designed to _____.

cuticle remover

what product is designed to loosen and dissolve dead tissue on the nail plate so it can be more easily and thoroughly removed from the nail plate?

clear polish and protein

protein hardener is commonly composed of what two ingredients?

bridges or cross-links

nail plate hardeners contain methylene glycol, an ingredient that creates _____ between keratin strands that make up the natural nail.

avoid using sharp implements

when performing manicure services on a client with a weakened immune system, or other physical or mental disorder; it is important to ______.

the adhesion of polish

a base coat creates a colorless layer on the natural nail and nail enhancement that promotes ______.

30-45 minutes

it is recommended that you work to get your basic manicure procedure to ______ before you leave your school environment.

square

the ______ nail is completely straight across the free edge, with no rounding at the outside edges.

squoval

a ______ nail is one with a square free edge that is rounded off at the corner edges.

rolling the bottle between your palms

what is recommended method for mixing nail polish in the bottle?

two

nail polish is usually applied in how many coats?

buff with a high-shine buffer

a men’s manicure is performed using the same procedures as described in the basic manicure, though you are likely to omit the colored polish and instead, ______.

massage

the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body is called _____.

pétrissage

which type of massage is also known as kneading?

treatment manicures

results-oriented spa manicures are sometimes called ______.

heat

paraffin wax treatments are designed to trap moisture in the skin while the _____ encourages skin pores to accept its benefits.

impaired circulation

avoid paraffin treatments on anyone who has _______ or skin irritations such as cuts, burns, rashes, warts, and eczema.

little finger on the client’s left hand

when performing a basic manicure, it is recommended that you start with the ______.

clean and disinfect the manicure table and drawer

the second step in a pre-service procedure is to ______.

skin drag

in preparation for a hand massage, apply massage lotion or cream and distribute enough to allow movement across the skin without resistance or ______.

escort the client to the front desk

the third step in a post-service procedure is to ________.

10 minutes

the drying time of a traditional nail polish application should be about _______ minutes.

it is extremely difficult for almost all clients to do at-home manicures

which is not a reason that the nail technician should have an understanding of manicuring?