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Tools or implements

are articles used in manicuring that are more or less durable

Manicure bowl

it is a small bowl used for holding warm soapy water and soaking the fingers

glass containers

it is used for clean absorbent cotton and containers for cosmetics

orangewood stick

it has pointed and rounded ends to clean underneath the nails

cuticle nail pusher

it is used to push back and loosen dead cuticles

nail brush

it is a small plastic brush used to clean dirt and cosmetic residue

emery board

it is made of sand paper that is used to shape the free edge

nail file

it is a file made of metal and used to shape the free edge

nail cutter

it is a metal device used to cut or shorten fingernails or toenails

nail buffer

these are used for smoothening and polishing nails

cuticle scissor

it is used to cut stubborn cuticles

cuticle nipper

it is a metal device used to trim hangnails and dead cuticles

manicure pillow

this is used to rest the patrons arms on and feel relax during manicuring process

manicure tray

it is a flat container where all the tools and cosmetics are placed

Trolley

it is a wheeled cart that is pushed by hand and used for transporting manicuring tools and materials

Materials

are consumable items that are replaced whenever needed

cotton balls

are soft white downy fiber used to apply cosmetics to nails

disinfectant

is used to sanitize implement

soap

is intended for finger bath

hand towels

are used to dry hand and nails

Cosmetics

vary in their composition and usage according to the purpose they serve

Alcohol

cleans and sanitizes the hands of the manicurist and the patrons hands before giving manicure

nail polish remover

is used to remove nail polish

cuticle remover

applying this on the nails makes it easier to lift the cuticle

cuticle cream

prevents or corrects brittle nails and dry cuticles

benzalkonium chloride

is a yellow white powder prepared in an solution and use as surface disinfectant

hand lotion

is used to soften the hand

base coat

directly applied to nails to protect them from stain colored polishes

colored nail polish

is applied over the base coat to give strength and color the nail plate

Top coat

is applied over the colored enamel that prevents peeling and chipping

quick dry

is used to brush over the top coat to quicken the drying process

nail polish solvent

is used to thin out liquid and polish

cuticle oil

moisturizes cuticles but doesnt remove them

equipment

are items which are more or less durable and permanent needed for a particular activity

foot spa machine

and electrical mini tub where the feet are submerged

Stool

is a simple seat designed to provide comfort during foot spa

chair

are sit with back support

sterilizer

an equipment in a salon used for sterilizing metal implements to kill micro-organisms

manicure table

is a furniture especially designed

for giving manicure. Usually it has a laminated plastic surface and a drawer for storing materials. It is often fitted with ball casters for easy mobility.

hand spa machine

Is an electronic gadget used to soothe pain of arthritis, muscle spasms and dry cracked skin of the hands.