Mani + Pedi part A

Complementary therapist

Works alongside other professionals eg- nutritionist, oesteo

Medical therapist

have medical degrees, can diagnose and prescribe eg- GP, skin specialists

Podiatrist

Qualified to prevent, diagnose and treat conditions on toes/feet. eg- arthritis, ingrown toenails

scope of practise

what you can/can’t work on as a beauty therapist

policies and procedures of treatment area

• table at correct height

• no water near electrical equipment '

• disinfect tools

List 3 contraindications preventing or requires refferal

• warts

• ingrown toenails

• open wounds

base/top coat

applied to nail on the bottom or top of polish - resin

coloured polish

decorates or colours nail - pigments

cuticle cream

softens and nourishes cuticles - glycerine

cuticle remover

breaks down cuticle so it can be pushed back and removed - potassium hydroxide

cuticle oil

moisturises and increases circulation around cuticles - sweet almond oil

AHA cuticle product

increases cell division and exfoliates skin - glycolic acid

nail polish remover

dissolves nail polish and grease - ethyl acetate

moisturiser

hydrates and protects skins surface - occludents

exfoliant

removes dead skin cells - AHA, coffee beans

nail polish thinner

thins out thickened nail polish - alcohol

mask

deeply penetrates and moisturises skin - parrafin

hand/foot soak

sanitises and deoderises hands/feet - witch hazel

massage medium

provides slip and nourishes skin/nails - almond oil

nail strengthen / hardeners

protects weak and brittle nails from chipping and breaking - formaldehyde

drier

promotes rapid drying of nail polish - solvents, silicon

hand sanitising

sanitises and deoderises hands/feet - alcohol

quick dry polish

helps speed up drying process after top coat - solvents,silicon