Ch.06+ Ch. - Manicuring + Pedicure

scope of practice (SOP)

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

implements

tools used to perform nail services that are multiple use (reusable) or disposable

service sets

sets of all the tools that will be used in a service

ultraviolet (UV) lamps

also known as the UV light bulb; a special bulb that emits UV light to cure UV gel nail enhancements

light-emitting diode (LED) lamps

a type of ultraviolet-energy (UV) releasing lamp used to polymerize UV curable gel nail enhancements

autoclave

a device used for sterilization by steam under pressure

multiuse implements

reusable items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person, even if the item is accidentally exposed to blood or body fluid

single-use implements

disposable; an item that cannot be used more than once, either because it cannot be properly cleaned and all visible residue removed or because cleaning and disinfecting damages or contaminates it

metal pusher

a stainless steel reusable implement used to push back the eponychium; it can also be used to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural nail plate

nail nipper

a stainless steel implement used to carefully trim away dead skin around the nails

nail clippers

a reusable implement used to shorten the nail plate quickly and efficiently

wooden pusher

used to remove cuticle tissue from the nail plate (by gently pushing), to clean under the free edge of the nail, or to apply products

coarse-grit abrasive

boards and buffers less than 180 grit that quickly reduce the thickness of any surface

medium-grit abrasives

180- to 240-grit abrasives that are used to smooth and refine surfaces and shorten natural nails

fine-grit abrasives

abrasive that is 240 grit and higher designed for buffing, polishing, and removing very fine scratches

acetone

a colorless, inflammable liquid; miscible with water, alcohol, and ether; and having a sweetish odor or burning taste; used as a solvent

nail creams

barrier products that contain ingredients designed to seal the surface and hold in the subdermal moisture in the skin

nail oils

oils designed to absorb into the nail plate to increase flexibility and into the surrounding skin to soften

protein hardener

a combination of clear polish and protein, such as collagen

protein hardener

a combination of clear polish and protein, such as collagen

dimethyl urea hardeners

a hardener that adds cross-links to the natural nail plate; however, unlike hardeners containing formaldehyde, DMU does not cause adverse skin reactions

manicure

a cosmetic treatment of the hands involving cutting, shaping, and often painting of the nails, removal of the cuticles, and softening of the skin

square nail

a nail completely straight across the free edge with no rounding at the outside edges

squoval nail

also known as soft square, a nail with a square free edge that is rounded off at the corner edges

round nail

a slightly tapered nail, usually extending just a bit past the fingertip

oval nail

a conservative nail shape that is thought to be attractive on most women’s hands. It is similar to a squoval nail with even more rounded corners

pointed nail

a tapered and longer-than-usual nail to emphasize and enhance the slender appearance of the hand. usually worn as a style statement by fashion- conscious people who do not need the strongest, most durable nails

massage

the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body

effleurage

a succession of strokes performed by gliding the hands over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact

pétrissage

a kneading movement performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a light, firm pressure

tapotement

a rapid tapping or striking motion of the hands against the skin

vibration

a massage movement using the tips of the fingers pressed on a pressure point such as the temples and then using a rapid shaking movement for a few seconds

friction

in massage, a deep rubbing movement requiring pressure on the skin with the fingers or palm while moving them under an underlying structure

paraffin

a petroleum by-product that has excellent sealing properties (barrier qualities) to hold moisture in the skin

pedicure

a cosmetic service performed on the feet by a licensed nail technician or cosmetologist that includes trimming, shaping, and exfoliating skin and polishing toenails as well as foot massage

mask

also known as a masque; a 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

methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

a type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatments due to an incorrect dose or choice of antibiotic

toenail clippers

professional instruments with curved or straight jaws specifically designed for cutting toenails

toenail nippers

a metal device designed specifically for cutting the toenails; larger than a fingernail clipper, with thicker blades

curette

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

nail rasp

a metal file with an edge that can file the nail plate in only one direction

foot file

also known as a pedicure paddle; a large abrasive file used to smooth and reduce thicker areas of calluses

Toe separators

foam rubber or cotton disposable implements used to keep toes apart while polishing the nails. A new set must be used on each client and then thrown away

foot soak

a product containing gentle soaps and moisturizers that is used in a pedicure bath to cleanse and soften the skin

exfoliating scrub

a water-based lotion that contains a mild, gritty-like abrasive and moisturizers to help remove dry, flaky skin and reduce calluses

callus softener

a product designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue (calluses), especially on heels and over pressure points

microtrauma

the act of causing tiny unseen openings in the skin that may allow entry by pathogenic microbes. Shaving is a common cause of microtrauma

reflexology

a practice based on the belief that working on areas or reflex points found on the hands, feet, ears, and face can reduce tension in the body’s corresponding organs and gland structures