Nail tests

What type of salon, spa, or barbershop provides a high level of personal service and hires professionals who is technical expertise, personal appearance, and communication skills meet there high standards?

High end image shops

The __________ the temperature, the faster a vapor will form.

Higher

What is not necessarily one of the items typically found at a pedicure station?

Hot stones for the clients pedicure

The ________ is the slightly thickened layer of the skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the nail plate.

Hyponychium

What is designed to file in one direction with a filing surface of about 1/8 inch X 3/4 inch attached to straight or angled metal handle?

Nail rasp

What type of salon, spa, or barbershop features management and marketing professionals at the corporate headquarters who make all the decisions for each shop, such as size, Decour, hours, services, prices, advertising, and profit targets?

National chain

The ___________ is the hard protective plate that protects the tips of the fingers or toes

Natural nail

The ________ is made up of several major parts, including the nail bed, matrix, nail plate, cuticle, eponychium, hyponychium, specialized ligaments, and nail folds.

Natural nail unit

What is true about natural and synthetic stones used for a hot stone service?

Natural stones cannot be disinfected

What is a subtle approach to increasing the breadth and scope of your contacts?

Networking

When Is it appropriate to argue with clients

Never

Body language is known as what?

Nonverbal communication such as crossing your arms in frowning

The matrix area contains nerves, length, and blood vessels to _______ the matrix cells.

Nourish

What affects the growth of a nail plate?

Nutrition

One of the first things to do when you're ready to target establishments is to do what?

Obtain a list of area salons, spas, and barbershops

What reduces brittleness of the nail and are especially useful when applied before bedtime?

Oils, creams, lotions.

How can monomer liquid and polymer powders be used for nails?

On the natural nail as a protective overlay, over a tip as a reinforcement, on a form to create a sculptured nail extension

What is the ideal length for a resume?

One page

Which of the following is the most appropriate chair for a client?

One that is comfortable with no wheels

What kind of desk mask should be used?

One that is rounded with a metal strip

Mono means what and mer means what

One; units

Separation and falling off of a nail plate from the nail bed in either fingernails or toenails is a result of what?

Onychomadesis

Abnormal splits or brittle nails appearing as surface roughness on the nail plate due to hereditary, injury to the matrix, excessive exposure to cuticle remover's, harsh cleaning agents, or aggressive filing techniques, are called what?

Onychorrgexis

What is inflammation of the matrix and shedding of the nail caused by infection or injury called?

Onychosis

The natural nail itself is technically referred to as what?

Onyx

Which nail shape is considered to be conservative?

Oval

What can lead to lifting, breaking, free edge chipping, and free edge product separation?

Over filing the nail plate

An important principle that says ________ determines toxicity.

Overexposure

Bacterial inflammation of the tissues around the nail plate, causing pus, swelling, and redness, is caused by what?

Paronychia

What aspect of pedicures can be the most beneficial for older clients?

Pedicures can maintain foot health

What is the most important difference for nail techs to know about pedicures compared to manicures?

Pedicures require more knowledge of chronic illness, diseases, and disorders.

How can you care for and beautify the hands and fingernails?

Perform a manicure

As a nail technician what are you licensed to do?

Perform beauty and cosmetic services on consumers

How a person dresses and takes care of their hair, skin, and nails best reflects ones _______.

Personal grooming habits

What is the daily maintenance of cleanliness and helpfulness through certain daily practices known as?

Personal hygiene

What will she do use to put your clients at ease about your technical abilities

Personal portfolio

Gloves are PPE, which stands for what?

Personal protective equipment

Coatings that harden upon evaporation do so by what kind of reaction?

Physical

A nail that has a dramatically increased nail curvature of the free edge is called what?

Pincer nail

A normal, healthy nail is firm and flexible, shiny, and slightly ______ in color.

Pink

Stencils are commonly made of what?

Plastic

Which nail shape is usually unsuccessful when completed on natural nails?

Pointed

What colors do monomer liquid and polymer powder 's come in?

Polymer powder's come in a variety of colors

What are extremely long chains of molecules, with each chain containing millions of molecules?

Polymers

What is a display of your talents and work for potential customers and employers to evaluate your professional skills known as?

Portfolio

A proactive method for moving Toward a successful career is to approach her employee evaluation sessions with a what?

Positive attitude

To establish a professional image on social media it is acceptable to do what?

Post helpful content

When preparing for what kind of exam is it a good idea to make a list of the equipment you will need to take with you?

Practical exam

What part of the procedure would setting up your manicure table be?

Pre-service procedure

What is known as the impression that you project through both your outward appearance and your conduct in the work place?

Professional image

What should be included in the information recorded during a foot bath disinfection?

The date and time

If you wait until you graduate to look for a job, you are most likely to do what?

Take the first offer

During a massage, a rapid tapping or striking motion of the hand against the skin is called white?

Tapoment

What Kind of clients can greatly affect the shop slow, causing setbacks in the appointment calendar as well as making beauty professionals late for other services?

Tardy clients

Which action is acceptable to a job interview?

Thanking the owner for meeting with you

Evaporation coatings contain _____, which are used to keep the products flexible.

plasticizers

What conditions are easily addressed in the salon?

Hangnail

One of the most important guidelines for social media marketing is to be what?

"Be visual!"

How important is nail art and nail salons today?

It is the main focus for increasing revenue in salons

How should nail technicians use odorless product?

A ratio equal parts liquid and powder

What is the average rate of nail plate growth in a normal adult?

1/10" to 1/8" per month

It is important to stay on time during an appointment. For a one hour pedicure, how long might you spend during the consultation and soak?

12 minutes

How many treatments would you suggest to a client with scaly feet?

3 to 6 treatments

Nail dehydrator 's temporarily remove service moisture from the nail plate for how long?

30 minutes

How long does a complete replacement of the nail plate take?

4 to 6 months

How much time should you scheduled for a consultation with a first-time client?

5 to 10 minutes

What percent of all communication is unconscious?

98%

What would you typically expect to see during a basic pedicure?

A foot massage

When performing a pedicure on a client with special health considerations, always ask permission before doing what?

A message

What type of client would be the best candidate for a paraffin treatment?

A middle-aged waitress

A cover letter to a resume should begin with what?

A position of interest

A course great file is:

Able to prepare an enhancement for a refill or rebalance

The most important point to keep in mind About make up is that you should do what with your best features?

Accentuate

As you list former and current positions on your resume focus on what?

Achievement

All other UV gel's are based on another type of acrylic called:

Acrylates

What are catalysts?

Additives designed to speed up chemical reactions, added to control curing time, able to energize and activate initiators

Acid-based primers are:

Affective but can cause serious problems

How often should I manicure table be disinfected?

After every client

When should salons use EPA registered hospital disinfectants?

After every client

Which type of manicure cannot be performed using the dry manicure techniques?

All manicures can be performed using the dry manicure techniques

what are acrylics used for?

All things mentioned: nails, make up, contact lenses, mending broken bones, and plexiglass windows

A metal pusher is not:

Also known as a cuticle pusher

Which client may be overlooked but could use help because they may have trouble reaching their feet or squeezing nail clippers

An elderly client

If a beauty professionals smokes while on her work brakes what would be considered a good practice for her before attending to a client?

Brush her teeth, use mouthwash, and wash her hands

A shiner is also known as a what?

Buffer

What does scope of practice clearly identify and define?

Any act that is legal for a licensee to perform in their state

What can you reuse as long as it's properly cleaned after use?

Applicators

What tool is not usually stainless steel?

Applicators

What is true about primers?

Apply to the natural nail only, and once

Salons, spas, and barbershops establish dress code guidelines to create a culture, help protect professionals clothing when working with chemicals, and ensure that they're professionals _________?

Are dressed for success

Which question can legally be asked at a job interview?

Are you physically able to perform this job

When might you use a nail brush during a service?

As part of the handwashing procedure, to remove surface debris, to scrub the implements before disinfection.

If a client is dissatisfied with a service, what is one of the first steps I should take?

Ask for specifics

Once you employed employed it is a good idea to do what?

Attend tradeshows

Adhesion can result when the molecules on one surface are ___________ the molecules on another surface

Attracted to

What caution should nail techs consider when performing paraffin applications?

Avoid paraffin treatment on clients with burns

What is the most important part of the body that the nail technician should pay attention to when it comes to working ergonomically?

Back

What procedure should take roughly 30-45 minutes?

Basic manicure

When bringing issues or problems to your supervisor or manager, it is important to do what?

Be is problem solver

For a client with painful joints what should you do?

Be sure not to apply pressure directly on the joints

Depressions running across the width of the nail plate due to a slowing production of matrix cells, which causes the nail plate to grow thinner, is known as what?

Beaus lines

You should be attentive with all clients because why?

Because all clients are different

The nailbed contains many nerves and is attached to the nail plate by a thin layer of tissue called the:

Bed epithelium

What types of photos should your portfolio include that showed the services you have performed?

Before and after

What are the two most important things to consider when choosing what to wear to work?

Body type; shape

What is a substance that speeds of a chemical reaction by making initiators work more efficiently by helping chemical reactions happen more easily?

Catalyst

A corrosive substance can:

Cause visible and possibly irreversible permanent skin or Eye damage

Acid-based primers dry:

Chalky white

What is true about paraffin wax application?

Cheese cloth or paper towels dipped into paraffin can be pressed around the hand and covered with plastic wrap

Adhesion is a _________ that causes two services to stick together.

Chemical

Coatings that cure or polymerize do so by what kind of reaction?

Chemical

The very end of the bristles on and brush, farthest away from the handle, is referred to as what?

Chisel edge

A colored gel design can be created on the base of the nail and then it can be overlaid with what to create beautiful inlaid designs?

Clear gel

What is the most important communication you will have with your client that will help you to determine the clients needs and achieve the desired result?

Client consultation

In what situation would you probably not need to move obstructions or tripping hazards for clients?

Clients with caregivers

Regardless of whether the salon, spa, or barbershop has a policy, what should not be worn at work?

Cologne or perfume

To achieve this look, polish the entire nail with a base color, such as black, and then create stripes with another color, such as silver.

Color blocking

What is not one of the terms used to describe when one color fades into the other?

Color blocking

If you're running late what should you do immediately?

Communicate with those it will affect

What is effectively the basis of all long lasting relationships with clients and coworkers?

Communication

What are soft skills also called?

Communication skills

When makes an equal parts, what colors produce a neutral muddy brown?

Complementary

What is a monomer that join different Palmer change together?

Cross-linker

What removes debris from the nail folds, eponychium, and hyponychium?

Curette

The _______ becomes strongly adhered to the nail plate while still underneath the proximal nail fold and pulls away and adheres to the upper surface of the nail plate as it grows out word

Cuticle

All nail adhesives and wraps are based on:

Cyanoacrylates

Your social media presence requires how much attention?

Daily

The review step is the most critical of the consultation process because why?

It ultimately determines the services you will perform

What is the best piece of advice with regard to exam preparation?

Distribute your studying in the days or weeks before the exam

Equal amounts of liquid and powder to create a bead is called a:

Dry bead

What will usually contain many air bubbles?

Dry bead

The morning of the exam is important to do what?

Eat breakfast

What would you use to speed up dry time for a clients polish?

Electric nail polish dryer

A visual tool used in securing employment is what?

Employment portfolio

For a client with involuntary movements what should you do?

Ensure that the clients entire leg is supported, including behind the knees and ankles

the _____ is the living skin underneath the proximal nail fold found at the base of the nail plate covering the matrix area.

Eponychium

What is the industry standard monomer liquid?

Ethyl methacrylate and odorless monomer

A succession of strokes in massage in which the hand glides over the are is known as what type of massage?

Ettleurage

How often should clients come in for a fill?

Every 2 to 3 weeks

How often would you typically recommend that clients come in for pedicures?

Every four weeks

A nail technician should be especially careful when using what product to avoid the possibility of the skin being scratched and a portal of entry of pathogenic microorganisms to be created?

Exfoliating scrub

What might contain Seasand, ground apricot kernels, pumice, quartz crystals, and JoJo beads?

Exfoliating scrub

Nonverbal communication is the communication expressed by body language, facial expression, gestures, and _______.

Eye contact

Which type of nail art competition allows for the most artistic freedom?

Fantasy

What type of abrasive should be used on clients with health considerations?

Fine grit

When you partly cure gel by putting it under UV or LED light for 5 to 10 seconds you are doing a:

Flash cure

What is one way to determine the type of market that A shop serves?

Follow the shops advertising

What is gentle but effective in thoroughly cleans and deodorizers the feet?

Foot soak

Social media adequate suggest that you should avoid the use of what?

Foul language

The metal band around the brush that holds the bristles in place is referred to as what?

Furrule

What is defined as a state of matter consisting of particles that have neither a defined volume nor defined shape?

Gas

For a client with altered vision what should you do?

Give the client extra assistance in choosing polish colors

What depends on proper technique and high-quality products?

Good adhesion

The ideal airbrush systems for nail art are designed for what type of paint?

Gravity-fed

Having a thorough grasp of nail structure and growth will allow you to expertly:

Groom and beautify nails

The nail folds form the nail _________ on each side of the nail.

Grooves

Which is the best example for constructive criticism?

Guidance offered by supervisors to improve your job performance

What should I keep in mind when working with client who have arthritis?

Handle them gently and never apply pressure directly on the joints.

What is good advice to follow when preparing to visit a shop?

If possible, confirm the appointment via email the day before the visit

Methyl methacrylate is:

Illegal according to many state boards, not recommended for nails

What are specific methods for conducting and representing yourself that will help you deliver your best professional image every day

Image enhancers

How can you maintain regular clientele?

Keep your clients happy with their perfectly applied polished.

The nail is composed mainly of _________, the fiber shaped proteins found in skin and hair.

Keratin

Nail nail primer is a substance that does what?

Improves adhesion

What are typically set one year in advance, getting plenty of time to schedule them in?

Industry conferences

What form is also known as a client questionnaire?

Intake form

Which of these is considered a legal document

Intake form

The natural nail is an appendage of the skin and he's a part of the __________ system.

Integumentary

Why is customer service important in beauty and wellness professions?

It is central to success

What is true about MMA?

It is difficult to remove

When you see excessive lifting damage to a clients nails what should you do?

Let the nails soak for 20 to 30 minutes in acetone

Improper nail preparation is a leading cause of most types of nail enhancement product _________.

Lifting

A _______ is a tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place

Ligament

Which of the following use thermal initiators to gather energy from the heat of the room or hand?

Liquid and powder systems

What are considered proper ventilation for nail salons?

Local exhaust ventilation

What can improve a medical condition of the feet, such as xerosis (extreme dryness)?

Lotion

The ________ is the visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin.

Lunula

What are good sources for what is new and exciting in the industry?

Magazines

For a client with limited mobility, what should you do?

Make sure to clear tripping hazards

What does polymer mean?

Many units

What should be applied to the skin and remain there for 5 to 10 minutes?

Mask

What part of the manicure service do men enjoy best?

Massage

When designing a pedicure your client will enjoy receiving, it is important not to forget to include;

Massage

When choosing a salon, spa, or barbershop, it is important to select one of that serves clientele who ___________.

Match the type that you want to serve

The _______ is the area where the nail plate cells are formed and extends from under the nail fold at the base of the nail plate.

Matrix

The shape or thickness of the nail plate can change because of damage or infection to the:

Matrix

One and a half more liquid than powder to make a bead is called a:

Medium bead

What is the ideal mix ratio for working with monomer liquid and polymer powder's?

Medium bead

Stamps are commonly laser cut and made of what?

Metal

Two-part part monomer liquid and polymer powder is belong to a branch of the acrylic family called what?

Methacrylates

What are used to make all monomer liquid and polymer powder systems and at least one type of UV gel?

Methacrylates

What is a substance that has been banned in the United States and in many other countries?

Methyl methacrylate monomer (MMA)

The individual molecules that join to make a polymer are called what?

Monomers

For components of a strong worth ethic are ___________, integrity, good technical and communication skills, and enthusiasm and passion.

Motivation

What should a properly fitted dust masks that are highly effective and a great choice for preventing inhalation over exposure to dust rated?

N-95

The _______ is the portion of living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows towards the free edge.

Nail bed

What is considered a barrier product?

Nail creams

What is an unhealthy condition of the nail that is either hereditary or caused by injury or disease to the nail unit called?

Nail disorder

Proper cleaning and disinfecting reduces the risk of spreading what?

Nail infections

What is generally used to remove dead skin?

Nail nipper

Which of the following is not generally considered a single use employment?

Nail nipper

The ________ is the harden keratin plate that sits on top of the nail bed; it is the most visible and functioning part of the Nail unit.

Nail plate

The __________ is the entire flap of skin covering the matrix, extending from the edge of the visible nail plate to the first joint of the finger.

Proximal nail fold

The disease is characterized by a severe inflammation of the nail, in which a lump of red tissue grows up from the nailbed to the nail plate, is called what?

Pyogenic granuloma

Listening to the client and then repeating, in your own words, what you think the client is telling you is known as what?

Reflective listening

What can initiate positive energy and increase blood flow?

Reflexology

What is considered part of a specialty massage?

Reflexology

In dealing with conflict that may occur between your coworkers, it is important to do what?

Remain neutral

What is a hole in the top of the airbrush where drops of paint are placed called?

Reservoir

As you interact and communicate with fellow coworkers, remember to treat everyone with what?

Respect

What are plastic with foil backing?

Rhinestones

What nail shape would u suggest for a male client?

Round

The majority of chemical substances are:

Safe if used properly

It pays off to invest time in your nail art _________, as it gives client more options to choose from and will help you become more successful at offering the service. It also helps to practice and improve the details.

Samples

The regulations for performing nail services within your state help you map your what?

Scope of practice

Before any nail service, the hands should be washed and the nail plate should be _________ with a nail brush to remove surface oil's in contaminants that interfere with proper adhesion.

Scrubbed

What sits opposite of primary colors on the color wheel?

Secondary

Sandy, a nail tech, has applied a base coat, a polish color, and a topcoat to her clients nails. What did sandy do wrong?

She should apply to polish color coats.

The head of one monomer reacting with the tale of another, resulting in a long chain of monomers, it's called what?

Simple polymer chains

Nail technicians must be able to differentiate between healthy and unhealthy conditions on a clients nails because:

Some conditions cannot be treated in the salon

What is an important thing to keep in mind about a men's manicure?

Some men prefer buff nails while others want polish and enhancements

What is a good description for a client who should be scheduled at the end of the day?

Someone who is habitually late

The velvet affect occurs when you create a gel polish design on top of a finish nail, and then do what?

Sprinkle the dip powder on

Adhesion is a force of nature that makes two surfaces do what?

Stick together

A strategy associated with deductive reasoning is what?

Studying the stem

When a nail technician sees conditions that may signal mild to serious health problems what should they do?

Suggest to the client to seek medical attention

What protects skin from damage caused by ultraviolet rays

Sunscreens

Instructions for using monomer liquid and polymer powders can vary from the text. If this happens which of the following should you follow?

The manufacturers instructions

The most important test taking strategies to know what?

The material

A rhythmic massage is:

The most enjoyable massage

How many massage routines are available for you to learn?

The options are too fast to number

Many salons are required to record each time for tabs are disinfected. Who makes this requirement?

The state

How should you place your hands when holding a clients but during a foot massage?

The thumb is on the bottom of the foot, and the fingers wrapped around the top side of the foot

Why are toenail plates thicker than fingernail plates?

The toenail matrix is longer than the matrix found in fingernails

What is a pumpkin spice manicure an example of?

Theme manicure

What is not true about transportable footbath?

They are built in with the technicians stool

What is true about colors of monomer liquid and polymer powder's?

They can be blended to create customize shades

Nail technician should have a thorough understanding of chemicals in chemistry because why?

They can solve problems when things go wrong

What is true about nail plates after enhancements have been removed?

They will appear thinner and be more flexible but will cover after 24 hours

What happens when monomers create a polymer?

They will not easily detach from each other

How many versions of monomer liquid are used in the nail industry?

Three

When creating 3-D art over nail polish, how long should you first let the nail polish dry?

Three minutes

In order to provide a professional service, how many strokes should be applied to the nail?

Three: one down the middle and one down each side

Why should client consultations be performed with as much privacy as possible?

To avoid breaches of confidentiality

What is the purpose of message for clients with health consideration?

To provide a soothing touch and rythem

What cannot be cleaned and is considered a single use implement?

Toe separator

What product would you pick up to prevent chipping and add a shine or matte finish to the nails?

Top coat

When you have the client select a style that is reflective of their body shape an entire lifestyle, you are subscribing to what concept?

Total look

Diplomas, awards and achievements, your resume, and ____________ should all be a part of your portfolio.

Training certificates

What does not need to be cleaned after each client?

Trash containers

What are result oriented spa manicures also called?

Treatment manicures

True or false: The higher the grit the lower the abrasive particles on the file and the more aggressive it's action.

True

True or false: in some states it is not permitted for a nail tech to perform a massage.

True

True or false: paraffin wax treatment can be offered as a standalone service.

True

True or false:? Use a medium grit nail file for toenails, but finish with a fine grit file to seal the edges.

True

How many types of primers are there?

Two

When I asked a question during the interview, be honest and sincere and take no more than _________ minutes to answer

Two

What uses photo initiators that derive their extra energy when exposed to UV?

UV curing systems

Evaporation cuttings also contain ingredients called what that control color stability and prevent sunlight from causing fading or discoloration.

UV stabilizers

The best way to understand others is to begin with a firm understanding of what?

Urself

When you see lifting damage to clients nails, but it's not excessive, what should you do?

Use a 180 grit file to file until it is thin and can be flaked away

A fine grit file is:

Used for refining and finish filing

A buffer is:

Used to remove the scratches in the surface of the nail the files have created

A medium grit file is:

Used to shape the perimeter of the nail

Fumes are a blend of soot like particles mixed with what?

Vapors

What are formed when liquids evaporate into the air?

Vapors

If you want the design to stand up and have a crisp, clear line, the Bead of monomer liquid and polymer powder should be what consistency?

Very dry

When using embellishments inside the nail, make sure they are:

Very thin

After submitting a job application, you should do what?

Wait a week and then follow up by telephone

What is the very first thing you should do when meeting a new client?

Wear a smile

How often would you suggest that I client with scaly feet come in for treatment?

Weekly

Twice as much liquid as powder to make a beard is called a:

Wet bead

What involves taking pride in your work and committing yourself to consistently doing an excellent job?

Work ethic

Where can I nail technician go to receive more information on important topics in the nail industry and obtain information of brochures relevant to manicuring and pedicuring

Www.probeauty.org/NMC

The best time to visit a salon, spa, or barbershop is when __________?

You are still a student

What should be the primary focus of your resume?

Your achievements and accomplishments

What should be an area of concern when preparing for a job interview?

Your wardrobe and overall appearance

The ______ is the part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe.

free edge

What is true listening?

it is the best relationship builder

What are whitish spots of discoloration of the nails usually caused by minor injury to the nail matrix called?

leukonychia