(SEM2Q4, TLE) Manicure and Pedicure

A _______ _______ _______ is one of the most sought-after personnel in the beauty salon.

A _______ _______ is a _______ who works exclusively with nails. Their duties include cutting, styling, polishing, and shaping the fingernails and toenails.

nail care speciaist; nail technician; cosmetologist

A _______ or _______ cleans, cuts, files, paints, and polishes _______ and _______. They perform very _______ tasks that require steady hands and attention to detail.

They use specialized tools to buff _______, trim _______, apply _______ and _______, and attach artificial nail _______ to fingernails.

They promote the _______ and _______ of fingers and toenails. They do other tasks like exfoliation, massage, cleaning, and sinking, among others.

manicurist; pedicurist; fingers; toenails; delicate; nails; cuticles; paint; designs; extensions; beauty; health

_______ is a cosmetic treatment for the _______ and _______ performed at home or at a nail salon by a professional nail technician or _______.

The word “manicure” is derivde from _______ words “_______” which means _______, and “_______” which means _______.

manicure; fingernails; hands; manicurist; latin; manus; hands; cura; care

_______ means the care of the _______ and _______. It is not just limited to _______ care.

It also includes removing the dead _______ cells at the bottom of the _______ and the _______. They use a rough stone called _______ _______ _______ to rub it off.

pedicure; feet; toenails; nail; skin; feet; legs; pumice cell stone

Why do men and women alike go to beauty salon regularly besides the aesthetics?

* It can prevent nail _______ and nail _______.
* They improve the _______ of the hands and feet.
* They _______ the fingernails and toenails.
* Clean and pretty fingernails and toenails make one _______, proud, and confident.

diseases; disorders; appearance; beautify; happy

An _______ _______ pushes back the _______ gently. It cleans under the _______ of the nails, and remove any extra _______.

orangewood stick; cuticle; ridge; enamel

A _______ _______ shapes and smoothens the free edge of the nail. The best way to file is by filing from the _______ to _______ in _______ direction, rather than back and forth.

Vigorous back-and-forth filing can create _______, which can lead to _______. Be careful not to file the _______.

nail file; corner; center; one; friction; discomfort; skin

The _______ _______ shapes the _______ _______ of the nail with the _______ side and to _______ the nail with the _______ side.

emery board; free edge; coarse; level; finer

The _______ _______ pushes back and loosens the _______ away from the nail _______.

cuticle pusher; cuticle; surface

The _______ _______ or _______ _______ trims the excess _______. This tool is extremely _______ so must be used with great care because it may cut past the _______ and into the _______.

cuticle nipper; cuticle scissors; cuticle; sharp; cuticle; skin

The _______ _______ scrubs the _______ and the underside of your nail _______ to take away any dirt, debris, and pathogenic organisms.

nail brush; surface; plate

The _______ _______ buffs and polishes the nails.

The _______ _______ cuts the nails.

The _______ gently lifts small bits of _______.

nail buffer; nail cutter; tweezers; cuticle

_______ _______ _______ or _______ is used to remove the old _______ applied on nails.

The _______ _______ is used to soften dead _______ around the nails.

nail polish remover; acetone; polish; nail cuticle; cuticle

A _______ _______ is a fine _______ that protects the nail against stickiness and dulling. It is used either as a spray over the _______ _______ or directly on the _______ _______.

nail drier; spray; top coat; nail polish

The _______ _______ is a clear polish applied to nails before using colored. It acts like a _______, resulting in longer lasting polish. It also helps prevent the nail polish from _______ the surface of the nail.

base coat; primer; staining

The _______ _______ is another clear polish that helps prevent _______ and provides _______ to the nail surface.

top coat; chipping; shine

A _______ _______ prevents nails from splitting or peeling. It is applied to the _______ of the nails before the baseis applied.

nail strengthener; tips

Nail _______ should always _______ their hands and their _______’s hands and feet before service.

If possible, they must use running _______ and liquid _______. Cleaning reduces the risk of spreading _______ from client to client.

technicians; clean; client; water; soap; germs

All implements, equipments, and materials that come in _______ with a _______ must be properly _______ and disinfected prior to servicing another client.

contact; client; sanitized

If any _______ tool has come in contact with blood, body fluid, infection, or any unhealthy condition, it must be cleaned immediately and disinfected.

If a nail file or other _______ item comes in contact with _______, it must be disposed of immediately.

metal; porous; blood

Use _______ towels and/or manicure mats for each client.

Store clean and disinfected tools in a clean _______ or lined _______ (labeled “_______”).

Cover and _______ all containers.

_______ should be prohibited in a nail salon.

clean; container; drawer; disinfected; label; smoking

Read and follow the _______’s instructions for products used.

Recommend that clients seek _______ advice if they have any questionable nail _______.

Observe proper _______ and _______, and maintain a _______ attitude at all times.

manufacturer; medical; conditions; hygiene; grooming; professional

When deciding on the nail _______, there are several factors that must be taken into consideration:

* the client’s _______
* client’s _______
* client’s natural _______ _______

shape; preference; occupation; nail shape

When deciding on nail _______, the therapist should consider the following:

* the client’s _______
* the _______ of the nails
* time of _______

perference; condition; year

_______ or _______ nails are most suited to _______ shades to diminish the appearance. _______ nails suit _______ shades as well as _______ shades.

Balance the nail color with skin _______.

* _______ skin tones need _______ shades of color (_______ and _______)
* _______ skin tones need a cool _______ undertone to add _______

short; damaged; darker; long; subtle; darker; tones; warm; cool; blue; yellow; pale; pink; warmth

Dark rich shades work best in _______. Salmon pink, reds, coral, and pastel colors work best in _______.

Having decided on the correct _______ with the client, ensure the _______ is at the right consistency. If not, thin it with an appropriate _______.

Do not use _______ _______ as they may contain oil and water which will prevent _______.

winter; summer; color; varnish; solvent; varnish remover; hardening

Always apply a _______ _______, if needed, a ridge filler base may be used or a nail _______ if the nail is weak.

_______ to _______ coats of colored enamel are applied and then _______ _______ if required.

base coat; hardener; two; three; top coat

Always use a good quality _______ _______ specific to its purpose.

It stays _______ ensuring good _______ of colored enamel.

It preserves the _______ of enamel application.

Apply this in _______ strokes (for small nails) and up to _______ strokes (for larger nails).

base coat; tacky; adhesion; life; three; six

_______ _______ is used to add _______ and _______ to natural nails.

It varies in _______ and may require from one application up to as many as _______ applications to achieve a professional result.

Apply in _______ strokes (small nail) up to _______ strokes (larger nail).

colored enamel; gloss; color; consistency; five; three; six

A _______ _______ is used to seal polish in. It provides a _______ _______ for natural/colored nails.

Apply _______ strokes (small nail) up to _______ strokes (larger nail).

top coat; protective cover; three; six