Chapter 25 Review Questions

How is aromatherapy used in manicuring services?

Aromatherapy is used in manicuring services to induce such reactions as relaxation or invigoration or to simply create a pleasant fragrance during the service.

Name four types of professional nail tools required to perform a manicure.

Four types of professional nail tools required to perform a manicure include: equipment, implements, materials, and professional nail products.

What is the difference between a basic manicure and a spa manicure?

A spa manicure is designed for relaxation and may have a unique and distinctive names that describe the treat. The are also a step beyond the basic manicure with added specialty techniques and skin treatments, are fast becoming much-requested and desired salon services, but they require more advanced techniques than basic manicures. True spa manicures required extensive knowledge not only of nail care, but of skin care as well. They are exceptionally pampering while others target specific results through the use of advanced skin-care-based methods.

What would be on the manicuring table if it were properly set up?

If a manicuring table were properly set up it would have: 1. A clean cloth (preferably a ling-free disposable cloth) down to cover the width f your surface. This cloth can be replaced as needed throughout the service. Take an additional clean cloth and wrap the client's arm cushion. Position the cushion on the edge of the manicure table in front of the client Be sure to have one end of the towel that is covering the cushion extending toward the client. 2. Place the abrasives and buffers of your choice on the table to your right if you are right-handed or to the left if left-handed. Note: You will also place the polish your client chooses to the right if you are right-handed, to the left if you are left-handed. 3. If a metal trash receptacle with a self- closing lid is not available, tape or clip a plastic bag that can be closed securely corresponding to your dominant hand. These bags must be sealed and thrown away after each client to prevent product vapos from escaping into the salon air. 4. The drawer can be used to store the following items for immediate use: cotton balls in their original container or in a fresh plastic bag, abrasives, buffers, nail polish dryer, and other supplies. Never place used materials in your drawer. Only completely cleaned and disinfected implements stored in a sealed container (to protect them from dust and recontamination) and extra materials or professional products should be placed in the drawer. Your drawer should always be organized and clean. 5. Before your client arrives, set out your tools and implements. Then, fill a finger bowl with warm water and place on the left or right of your table. Place your manicure brush next to the finger bowl. You will bring the finger bowel to the middle of the table, when needed.

How is nail polish applied properly?

Nail polish is applied properly by: 1. Clean nails of oil and other debris. Apply a thin layer of base and coat to cover the entire nail plate and the edge. 2 Apply polish color by placing the tip of the brush on the nail 1/8" (0.31 cm) away from the cuticle area in the center of the nail. Press the brush onto the nail plate, producing a slight "fanning" of the brush and then push it towards the eponychium. Leave a tiny, rounded margin of unpolished nail at the back of the nail. Pull the brush toward the free edge of the nail, down the center. 3. Move to each side of the nail and pull in even strokes toward the nail tip. 4. After finishing the surface of the nail, move the brush back and forth on the very end of the free edge, barely touching, to apply color to it. This is called "tip sealing" or "tipping" and reduces chipping and layering on the free edges. 5. Apply the second coat of color on all 10 nails. 6. Apply and ample coat of top coat to prevent chipping and to give nails a glossy, finished appearance. Be sure to seal the free edge of each nail with top coat as well. 7. If you use a polish-drying product, apply over top coat according to the manufacturer's instructions. After the application, ask the client to be seated at a separate table with his or her hands under a nail dryer or seat the client comfortable away from your table. Then drying time should be a minimum of 10 minutes. 8. Beautifully polished nails.

Explain the use and benefits of paraffin wax in manicuring.

Paraffin wax in manicuring is used to trap moisture in the skin while the heat causes skin pores to open to allow deeper penetration of lotions and oils used prior to application. It increases blood circulation and can provide pain relief for those with arthritis or sore muscles.

Define scope of practice.

Scope of practice is the list of services that you are legally allowed to perform in your specialty in your state.

What are the steps in the post-service procedure?

Steps in the post-service procedure are: A. Advise Clients And Promote Products 1. Proper one care will ensure that the client's nails look beautiful until he or she returns for another service (in seven to ten days) 2. Depending on the service provider, there may be number or retail products that you should recommend for the client to take one. This is the time to do so. Explain why they are important and how to use them. B. Schedule The Next Appointment And Thank The Clients 3. Escort the client to the front desk to schedule the next appointment and collect payment for the service. Set up the day, time, and services. Then write the information on an appointment car and give it to the client. 4. Before the client leaves the salon and you return to your station, be sure to thank them for their business. 5. Record on the service record card all service information, products used, observations, and retail recommendations. Then file the form in the appropriate place. C. Prepare The Work Area And Implements For The Next Client 6. Remove our products and tools. The clean and disinfect your work area, and properly dispose of all used materials. 7. Follow steps for cleaning and disinfecting implements in the pre-service procedure. Rest work area with disinfected tools.

Name the basic nail shapes for women.

The basic nail shapes for women are: square, squoval, round, oval, and pointed.

What is the difference between multiuse and singleuse implements?

The difference between multi-use and single-use implements is that multi-use implements are readable implements that can properly cleaned and disinfected after use on one client and prior to use on another. Single-use implements cannot be reused because they. and be cleaned and disinfected; therefore; must be thrown away after a single use.

Which massage movement is most appropriate for a hand and arm massage? Why?

The massage movement most appropriate for a hand and arm massage is the effleurage because it's a succession of stories in which the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact.

What is the most popular nail shape for men?

The most popular nail shape for men is round nails.

What are the steps in a basic manicure procedure?

The steps in a basic manicure procedure are: Preparation And Procedure 1. Remove the polish and inspect the client's nails. Begin with the little finger of your client's left hand. Saturate a cotton ball, gauze pad, or plastic-backed cotton pad with polish remover and remove existing polish. Continue until all traces of polish are gone. After removal, look closely at the nails to check for abnormalities that could have been hidden by the polish. 2. Shape the nails using. Using a medium grit abrasive board, shape the nails as you and the client have agreed. Start with the left hand, little finger, holding it between your thumb and index finger. File from one side to the center of the free edge, then from the other side to the cemetery of the free edge. Never use a sawing back and forth motion when filing the natural nail, as this can disrupt the nail plate layers and cause splitting and peeling. 3. Soften the eponychium and cuticle. After filing the nails on the left hand, and before moving on to the right hand, place the fingertips of the left hand in the finger bowl to soak and soften the eponychium (living skin on the posterior and side of the nail) and cuticle (dead tissue adhered to the nail plate) while you file the nails on the right hand. File the right hand nails the same as you did the left, from the little finger to the thumb. 4. Clean the nails surfaces. Brushing the nails with a nail brush removes surface debris from the nail surface. After filing the nails on the right hand, remove the left hand from the finger bowl. Holding the left hand above the finger bowl, brush the fingers with your wet nail brush to remove any debris from the fingertips. Use downward strokes, starting at the first knuckle and brushing toward the free edge. 5. Dry the client's hands. Dry the hand with a towel designated as this client's service towel. As you dry, gently push back the eponychium with the towel. Now place the right hand into the finger bowl to soak while you continue with the next step on the left hand. 6. Next, you apply cuticle remover. Use a cotton-tipped wooden pusher or cotton swab to carefully apple cuticle remover to the cuticle on each nail nail plate of the left hand. Do not apply this type of product on living skin as it can cause dryness or irritation. Spread evenly on the nail plate. 7. Loosen and remove cuticles. After you allow the product to set on the nail for the manufacturers recommended length of time, the cuticle will be easily removes from the nail plate. Use your wooden pusher or the inside curve of a metal pusher to gently push and lift cuticle tissue off each nail plate of the left hand. 8. Use sharp nippers to remove any loose dead skin (hangnails). Never rip or tear the cuticle tags or the living skin, some this may lead to infection. 9. Clean under the free edge. Carefully clean under the free edge using a cotton swab or cotton-tipped wooden pusher.Take care to be gentle, as cleaning too aggressively in this area can break the hyponychium seal under the free edge and cause onycholysis. Remove the right hand from the finger bowl, dry the hand, and set it aside. 10. Brush off any debris. Brush the left hand over the finger bowl one last time to remove bits of debris and traces of cuticle remover. It is important that all traces of cuticle remover are washed from the skin because remnants can lead to dryness and/or irritation. Instruct the client to rest the left hand on the table towel. 11. Repeat steps 5 through 10 on the right hand. 12. Bleach the nails (optional). If the client's nails are yellow, you can bleach them with nail bleach designed specifically for this purpose. Inform the client of his or her nails have deep staining that cannot be completely removed. 13. Bevel nails. To remove any rough spots on the free edges, bevel the u derided of the free edge. Hold a medium-grit abrasive aboard at a 45-degree angle to the underside of the nail and file with an upward stroke. A fine-grit abrasive board or buffer may be preferable for weak nails. 14. Buff (if desired). Use a three way buffer if planning to end the basic manicure by applying polish. If the client will not be wearing polish, use a four-way buffer to bring the nails to a brilliant shine. Buffing will smooth out any surface scratched and give the natural nail a smooth appearance. 15. Apply nail oil. Use a cotton-tipped wooden pusher, a cotton swab, or an eyedropper to apply nail oil to each nail plate and massage oil into the nail and surrounding skin using a circular motion. 16. Wash and dry client's hands. Thoroughly wash the client's hands and nails with soap and water from your finger bowl, or walk the client to the appropriate hand washing station to have them wash their hands and nails. Either way is acceptable. Dry the client's hands thoroughly with a clean, disposable towel. 17. Apply massage lotion or oil. Follow the hand and arm massages in Procedure 25-4. 18. Remove traces of oil. After the massage, you must remove all traces of lotion or oil from the nail plate before polishing, or the polish will not adhere well. Use a lint-free wipe saturated with alcohol or polish remover as though you were removing a stubborn, red nail polish. Do not forget to clean under the free edge of the nail plate to remove any remaining massage lotion. The cleaner you get the nail plate, the better the polish will adhere. 19. Confirm nail color. Most clients will have their nail polish already chosen before or during the consultation. If not, ask them to choose a color. 20. Complete Procedure 25-5, Polishing the Nails. 21. You have let roles a beautiful, finished manicure.

What is the three-part procedure, and how is it used in the performance of the basic manicure?

The three part procedure are: pre-service, actual service, and post-service. The pre-service procedure is an organized, step-by-step plan fro the cleaning and disinfecting of your tools, implements, and materials; for setting up the basic manicuring table; and for meeting, greeting, and escorting your client to your service area. The service procedure is an organized, step-by-step plan for accomplishing the actual service the client has requested, such as manicure, pedicure, or nail tips and wraps. The post-service procedure is an organized, step-by-step plan for caring for your client after the procedure has been completed. It details helping your client through the scheduling and payment process of the salon and provides information for you on how to prepare for the next client.

Is a consultation necessary each time a client has a service in the salon? Why?

Yes because it's an opportunity for the cosmetologist to know and understand a client's expectations.