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Nail Care Overview

  • Nail Care: Refers to the manicuring or pedicuring of natural nails or performing artificial nail services.

Tools Used in Nail Care

  • Tools (also known as implements): Durable and portable articles used in nail care services.

Common Tools in Manicure and Pedicure

  1. Callous Remover: Designed for removing calluses and corns.

  2. Cuticle Nail Pusher: Softens and loosens cuticles.

  3. Cuticle Nipper: Implements to cut the cuticles.

  4. Cuticle Scissor: Used for cutting stubborn cuticles.

  5. Finger/Manicure Bowl: Small basin for soaking fingers to soften cuticles.

  6. Foot File: Rough on one side and fine on the other to remove calluses and smooth feet.

  7. Foot Spa Basin: Large container for soaking feet during a pedicure.

  8. Manicure Tray: Flat container for organizing tools needed for use.

  9. Manicure Nail Brush: Used for cleaning debris from the nail surface.

  10. Mixing Bowl: Small rounded container for mixing aromatic fluids for hand or foot spa.

  11. Nail Buffer: Smoothens and polishes nails.

  12. Nail Cutter/Nail Clipper: Metal tool for trimming nails.

  13. Nail File: Shapes the free edges of nails using coarse and fine sides.

  14. Orangewood Stick: Used for removing excess nail polish.

  15. Pedicure Nail Brush: Cleans nails by removing cosmetics.

  16. Plastic Container for Cotton: Holds cotton balls for nail care.

  17. Pumice Stone: Removes dry skin and calluses on feet.

  18. Supply Tray: Holds necessary cosmetics and implements.

  19. Trolley: Wheeled cart for transporting tools and materials.

Materials Used in Nail Care

  • Materials/Consumables: Cosmetics and supplies that are used up and need replacement. Examples include:

    • Base coat and top coat for nail protection.

    • Assorted nail polishes for decoration.

    • Cuticle oil to soften skin.

    • First aid supplies for emergencies.

    • Sanitizers and disinfectants to maintain hygiene.

Key Products

  • Alcohol: Used as a sanitizer.

  • Foot Products: Includes foot soak, scrub, and blush for maintaining foot hygiene and aesthetics.

  • Nail Treatment Products: Nail hardeners and quick-dry solutions applied for enhancing the nails' quality and finish.

  • Sterilizers: Equipment used for sterilizing metal implements.

Hygiene and Safety Equipment

  • Hand Towel: Used for drying hands.

  • Garbage Bins: For disposing of waste materials to keep working environments clean.

  • First Aid Kit: A collection of supplies for administering first aid in case of emergencies.

Nail Care Furniture

  • Manicure Table: Specifically designed for manicures, often mobile and equipped for storage.