Mani/Pedi Contraindications

Contraindications Requiring Medical Permission

• Haemophilia

• Arthritis

• Inflamed Nerve

• Any condition already being treated by a GP, dermatologist or another practitioner

• Nervous/Psychotic Conditions

• Undiagnosed Pain

• Medical Oedema

• Recent operations of the hands or feet

• Acute Rheumatism

• Diabetes

Contraindications That Restrict Treatment

• Infection, disease or fever

• Severe Bruising

• Severely Bitten/Damaged Nails

• Under the influence of drugs or alcohol

• Scar tissues

• Nail Separation

• Diarrhea and Vomiting

• Psoriasis

• Any known allergies

• Recent fractures

• Veruccas

• Undiagnosed lumps and bumps

• Sunburn

• Corns

• Inflammation

• Repetitive Strain Injury

• Chill Blains

• Cuts

• Carpal Tunnel

• Loss of skin sensation

Ingredients in cuticle oil?

A blend of essential oils

What are the ingredients of product: nail enamels, including: base coat, cream, light dark, french manicure and top coat

Plastic film, eg nitrocellulose, plasticiser (for flexibility), solvent for drying), plastic resin (for gloss), pigments (for colour)

Cuticle massage cream/oil ingredients are:

Fats and waxes, eg beeswax, cocoa butter, white soft paraffin

Purpose of a emery board?

To file and shape the nails

Purpose of buffer?

To polish nails, even out ridges, increase circulation and flow nutrients to the nail

Purpose of Cuticle Nipper?

To remove any excess cuticle still adhering to the nail plate

Purpose of nail brush?

To clean the nail plate and free edge

Purpose of pedicure rasp?

To remove hard skin from feet

Ingredients in nail enamel remover?

• Acetone or ethyl acetate (solvents)

• Oil (Glycerol) - counter drying effect of solvents

Ingredients in cuticle remover:

• Potassium Hydroxide

• Glycerol

• Olecic Acid

• Water

Factors affecting nail growth

• Health

• Age

• Diet

• Medication

• Climate

• Damage

• Lifestyle

Process of Nail Growth

Nail Growth rate varies, but may be up to 3mm per week for fingernails and 1mm for toes, with the whole fingernail being replaced two or three times per year, and the toenail every to 18 months. The growth rate peaks in our early teens and the reduces with age, but it may increase again during pregnancy, summer, or while we sleep.

What are the 11 components of the nail system?

• Free Edge

• Hyponychium

• Perionychium (or lateral nail fold/nail wall)

• Eponychium

• Nail Plate

• Cuticle

• Nail Groove

• Nail Folds

• Matrix

• Mantle (or proximal nail fold)

• Lunula

What is the free edge?

The part of the nail extending beyond the end of the skin of the fingertip

Purpose of a hoof stick?

To push back cuticles

Purpose of cuticle knife?

To remove cuticle tissue adhering to nail plate