TLE Nail Care Tools Identification

Foot Blush

A liquid spray that contains peppermint and alpha hydroxyl acids derived from fruits that whisk away dead skin cells, deodorizes and soften the feet, giving it a pinkish glow after use.

Cuticle Remover

A liquid used to soften nail cuticles and prepare them to be cut

Pumice Stone

A type of volcanic rock, which is actually frothy lava solidified to form a porous rock to remove dry and annoying skin of the feet as well as calluses.

Moisten

Make wet or damp

Effleurage

A French word meaning "to skim" or "to touch lightly on", is a series of massage strokes used in Swedish massage to warm up the muscle

Headband

A band of absorbent material worn on or around the head across the forehead to keep the sweat and the hair off the face

Foot Spa

A beauty care service offered by salons to relax and moisturize the feet

Hand Spa

A beauty care service using natural oils, vitamins and minerals, having curative effect to the body

Spa

A beauty care service where curative minerals are present for beautification

Base Coat

A clear layer of polish applied to the nail plate before the application of colored polish to smoothen surface for color and promote healthier nails

Top Coat

A clear nail polish applied to the nails after the colored polish to protect it from scratches and chips, it makes nails harder and keep them looking shiny

First Aid Kit

A collection of supplies for use in giving first aid

Infection

A condition caused by a germ or a pathogen

Pedicure

A cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails

Manicure

A cosmetic treatment of the hands involving cutting, shaping, and often painting of the nails, removal of the cuticles, and softening of the skin

Timer

A device that can be preset to start or stop something at a given time

Supply Trap

A flat container that holds the necessary cosmetics and implements

Manicure Tray

A flat container where all the necessary tools and implements are placed for use by the manicurist

Manicure Table

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

Glove

A garment covering for the whole hand

Manicure Pillow

A hand cushion that helps the client to keep their hands steady and relaxed

Nail Clipper

A hand tool made of metal used to trim fingernails and toenails

Assorted Colored Nail Polish

A lacquer applied on fingernails and toenails to decorate and/or protect the nail plate

Foot Spa Basin

A large rectangular container used for bathing and soaking the feet when giving a pedicure

Quick Dry

A liquid applied to colored nail polish to dry faster

Nail Hardener

A liquid applied to the nails to form a protective barrier to prevent chipping, peeling and splitting of nails.

Smock Gown

A loose cloak or robe worn to protect the clothes

Pathogen

A microbe or microorganism such as a virus, bacterium, prion, or fungus that causes disease

Cuticle Oil

A mixture of fats and waxes containing lanolin and petroleum base to soften and lubricate the skin around the nails

Foot Scrub

A mixture of natural ingredients to keep feet soft, smooth and moisturized

Manicure Nail Brush

A plastic handled brush with nylon bristles used to clean dirt and cosmetic residue from the nail surface and skin.

Mask

A protective face covering for hygienic purposes and to prevent the face from chemical exposure

Foot Spa Stool

A simple seat with three or four legs designed to provide comfort and elevation during a foot spa

Manicure Bowl

A small bowl used for soaking the fingers to soften the cuticles

Mixing Bowl

A small open-top, rounded cup-like container used for mixing the aromatic oils and other fluids for the hand or foot spa.

Plastic Container for Cotton

A small receptacle where cotton balls are put

Bleaching Soap

A soap formulated to whiten the skin

Toe Nail Separator

A soft material where toes are inserted to keep them apart to prevent a freshly painted toenail from staining another toe

Cotton

A soft white downy fiber for dubbing or cleaning the nails and removing nail polish

Wet Sanitiser

A substance or preparation for killing germs

Solvent

A substance used to thin out the nail polish when it has thickened

Bevel

A term in manicuring and pedicuring that means to shape the edge of something

Cling Wrap

A thin plastic film used for sealing the paraffin during a hand spa

Callous Remover

A tool designed to strip off calluses and corns

Cuticle Nail Pusher

A tool used to push back and loosen the cuticles

Pedicure Nail Brush

A tool used to remove cosmetics and cleanse nails

Paraffin

A waxy white or colorless solid hydrocarbon mixture used to make candles, wax paper, lubricants, and sealing materials

Trolley

A wheeled cart that is pushed by hand and used for transporting manicuring and pedicuring tools and materials.

Benzalconium Chloride

A yellow-white powder prepared in an aqueous solution used as surface disinfectant and topical antiseptic

Towel

An absorbent cloth for drying the hands and feet

Hand Towel

An absorbent cloth for drying the hands.

Antiseptic Solution

An agent that reduces or prevents the multiplication of micro-organisms

Disinfectant

An agent, such as heat, radiation, or a chemical, that destroys, neutralizes, or prevents the growth of disease-carrying microorganisms

Foot Spa Machine

An electronic gadget used for soaking, bathing and massaging the feet during a foot spa.

Hand Spa Machine

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

Sterilizer

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

Foot Soak

An herbal blend to relax, energize, soothe and deodorize the feet

Cuticle Scissor

An implement to cut stubborn cuticles

Nail Buffer

An implement used for smoothening and polishing the nails

Cuticle Nipper

An implement used to cut the cuticles

Nail FIle

An implement used to shape the free edges of the nail with the coarse side and bevel the nail with the finer side

Orangewood Stick

An implement with pointed and rounded ends to remove excess polish

Alcohol

An organic compound used as sanitiser

Nail Polish Remover

An organic solvent used to dissolve old polish on nails

Apron

An outer protective garment that covers primarily the front of the body to protect clothes from dirt or stains

Implements

Articles or tools used in manicuring that are durable

Contaminated Wastes

Materials which are infected or with some measure of decay

Foot FIle

Is made of metal or sandpaper, with a rough file on one side to remove calluses and a fine file on the other to smoothen the feet

Manicurist's Chair

Is the adjustable upholstered seat fitted over a metal or chrome

Garbage bins/bags

Plastic disposable bags or trash receptacles used to contain rubbish to keep the place clean

Chairs

Seats with back support which have four legs and some have rests for the arms

Hygiene

The science concerned with maintaining good health and cleanliness

Personal Protective Equipment

The garments designed to protect the wearer's body from injury or chemicals or for job-related occupational safety and health purposes

Cuticle

The nonliving epidermis that surrounds the edges of the fingernail or toenail

Nail Bed

The portion of the skin upon which the nail plate rests

Dispose of

To throw away

Lotion

Various cosmetic preparations that are applied to soften the skin

Polythene

a kind of plastic commonly used as grocery bags, shampoo bottles, children's toys among others

Sterilization

a term referring to any process that eliminates (removes) or kills all forms of microbial life

Emery Board

a wooden, sandpaper-like stick with a fine texture on one side and a coarse texture on the other side used to gently grind down the edges of the nails