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What tool is used to trim thick toenails?

toenail trimmers

Tamara notices a client has signs of leukonychia, what should she do?

use caution when removing surface shine

A warm professional welcome for a client would include all of the following actions EXCEPT:

negative body language

What is the function of a curette?

removes debris from nail groove

Square shaped nail

It's straight across the free edge and squared at the corners

Contraindications discover any symptoms that may

Prevent/restrict

When shaping the nails, holding the file at a 90° angle will give the client what shape?

Square

Reflexologist simulate appropriate area on body to release body bound, energy blockages that cause

Stress, fatigue, irritability, pain, and disease

What nail shape is described as being straight across at the free edge with slightly rounded corners?

squoval

Erika how long she should wait after shaving her legs to have a pedicure. What amount of time should Erika recommend?

24 to 48 hours

After applying cuticle remover during a pedicure, place the feet in the pedicure basin for approximately

5-10 minutes

What is a dry manicure?

A manicure performed without soaking the nails. Perform this before gel polish and nail enhancements

When preparing a client for a natural nail service. It is important to:

Ask the client to remove jewelry

Sterilizes object with high pressure and heat, pressure, or steam

Auto clave

While examining the nails before a service it iOS important to:

Check for contraindications

What type of clients you would NOT recommend soaking to

Clients who have diabetes

What does a pedicure include?

Clipping, shaping (filing nail), and cuticle care

Obtaining client consent before proceeding with the service occurs during which service essential

Consult

A tool that can no longer be used to remove calluses

Credo blade

What is a pipette?

Disposable plastic dropper

Products,tools,supplies should be positioned on the side of the nail professionals:

Dominant hand

To remove dry, flaky skin or smooth calluses on the soles of the foot or heel use a:

Foot file

Remove inhibitions, (tacky) layer from gel products

Gel surface cleanser

A product that can be used to reduce pathogens on the skin before a hand examination is called a:

Hand sanitizer

Manicure refers to the cosmetic care of the:

Hands and fingernails

Signs of Onychomycosis, Onychia, Myxoid Cyst, Onychatrophia, Onychomadesis, Paronychia, felon, chloronychia, should...

Have no service, Refer to a Medical Professional

What does capping the free edge accomplish when polishing the nails?

Helps prevent chipping

What should you do before beginning a service?

Make sure all supplies are hygienically prepared and ready for use.

The physical process of removing dead skin cells using a granular or abrasive product is known as:

Manual exfoliation

Gel polish can...

Minimize chips, breaks and peeling.

What tool is used to completely remove cuticle remover from the nail and skin?

Nail brush

What tool is used to shorten natural nails?

Nail clippers

Expedite the evaporation of solvents ensures clients leave with dry nails

Nail dryer

Shaping toenails

Nails are shaped across the free edge. Slightly round the corners to help prevent ingrowns.

Gentle manipulation of joints with stretching describes what massage movement?

Passive

Nail professional must pay attention to visual signs that could indicate the presence of a condition that...

Prevent nail service to diseases or disorders

To determine your clients level of satisfaction after the service ask questions like:

Request specific feed back

Before using a new file on a client the edges of the file need to be softened, this is called:

Scoring

Round shaped nails

Slightly tapered at the free edge; more natural looking. Typically worn shorter and has low maintenance

How should a callus be treated during a pedicure?

Soften and reduce with a foot file

Peripheral Neuropathy (tingling burning numbness and pain usually in legs and feet) may be experie

Someone with diabetes

Oval shaped nails

Tapered and rounded at the free edge. Creates illusion of length on shorter nails

pointed shaped nails

Tapered to a slightly pointed free edge. Tends to break more easily

Aromatherapy is...

The controlled use of essential oils

Connect, Consult, Create and Compete are nail service essentials

True

A piece of equipment used for storage of tools only after they have been disinfected is known as a(n):

UV cabinet

How long gel polish can last for?

Up to 3 weeks

Can essential oils can be hazardous?

Yes, many of the essential oils should be diluted

reflexology is...

a massage method that uses pressure on specific points of the feet and hands (sometimes ears)

When preparing your work area, it is important to:

assemble products

Spence is preparing the nail service area for a client. What is the recommended room temperature?

between 70˚F and 75˚F(21-24°C)

What can be used to smooth the nail plate and create a high shine?

buffer

A pedicure is described as the:

cosmetic care of the feet and toenails

What nail supply is used for obtaining products from their containers to prevent cross-contamination?

cosmetic spatula

Gel polish has to have which of the following to cure?

curing lamp

Which of the following tools is used to release and push back the keratinized proximal nail fold (KPNF)?

cuticle pusher

A nail professional is preparing to remove polish from the nail plate. How should the polish be removed?

cuticle to free edge

All of the following descriptions are a benefit of massage EXCEPT:

decreased blood circulation

A hot oil manicure is beneficial for a client with:

dry or brittle nails

A benefit of a paraffin treatment is to:

increase product absorption

What is NOT a sign of a contra-action that may occur during a nail service?

leukonychia

What piece of equipment is used to store products and carry out services in other areas of the nail salon/spa?

manicure cart

Communicating with the client before and during the nail service will help avoid:

misunderstandings

What tool is used to remove dust and debris from the skin and nails?

nail brush

When working with a client who has diabetes it is important to:

not create an opening in the skin

What is a nail disease that would prevent a nail service?

onychatrophia

Which of the following items should be used to remove polish from the skin after application?

orangewood stick

Which of the following massage movements is described as light or heavy kneading?

petrissage

What products removes moisture, oils, dust and debris to help polish adhere to the nail plate

preparation product

Casha is recommending products for a client. What should she suggest to the client?

products to maintain their nails

Why is a base coat used when polishing the nails?

promotes adhesion

If a client experiences a contra-action during a natural nail service, the nail professional should

remove all product immediately

Beveling the natural nails is used to:

remove frayed fibers

Which of the following products is used as a manual exfoliant?

scrub

What type of mask is used to target callused areas of the hand and feet?

skin-softening

How is gel polish removed from a natural nail?

soaked off with remover product

What is used in a manicure bowl or pedicure basin to aid in pushing back the proximal nail fold?

soaking solution

When applying gel polish, what is the inhibition layer?

sticky layer that remains after curing