CHAPTER 25 - MANICURING

*What does dimethyl Urea Hardener do? *

Adds cross-links to the natural nail plate.

Why is manicuring important?

Apart of human culture; Clients enjoy/relaxing;

*When is the one time that you will use not-acetone remover? *

Artifical Nails

Nail Creams?

Barrier products that contain ingreedients designed to seal the surface and hold subdermal moisture in the skin.

*What is the first polish to go on? *

Base Coat

Describe the proper technique for the application of nail polish.

Base Coat/ 2 coats of color/ top coat

Explain the dirrerence between a basic manicure and a spa manicure.

Basic Manicure - is the foundation of all nail technology services. (the doundation for all of the other nail services you perform). Spa - require more advanced techniques; extensive knowledge on nail and skin care;

*When do you give a hand massage during manicure? *

Before you polish the nails.

Lower-grit Abrasives?

Boards and buffers less than 180 grit that quickly reduce the thickness of any surface.

*What do you use a nail brush for? *

Clean the nail and to remove debris.

*What do you do with metal implements before you put them in disinfectent? *

Clean with saop and warm water Rinse Dry completely

*What do you do if you draw blood from a client on an implement? *

Clean with soap and water Disinfect Put disposable implements in double bag trash

*What can you do to reduce filing time? *

Clip the nails

Nail Oils?

Designed to absorb into the nail plate to increase flexibility and into the surrounding skin to soften.

*Another type of hardener? *

Formaldehyde.

Name the correct cleaning and disinfection procedure for nail implements and tools.

Fully submerge implements in disinfection; then rinse; and dry.

*How do you disinfect items? *

Fully submerge tools in solution for 10 minutes.

Reusable implements (multiuse Implements)?

Implements that are generally stainless steel because they must be properly cleaned and disinfected between clients.

Disposable implements (Single-use implements)?

Implements that cannot be reused and must be thrown away after a single use.

Effleurage?

Is a succession of strokes in which the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact.

*How do you get squoval shape?

a striaght free edge and rounded at the corners.

Describe how aromatherapy is used in manicuring services.

to induce such reactions as relaxation or invigoration, or to simply creat a pleasant fragrance during the service.

Explain the use and benefits of paraffin wax in manicuring.

use: to trap moisture in the skin while the heat causes skin pores to open. Benefits - Opens pores; increases blood circulation;

Squoval Nail?

A nail with a square free edge that is rounded off at the corner edges.

Paraffin?

A petroleum by-product that has excellent sealing properties (barrier qualities) to hold moisture in the skin.

Nail Clippers?

A reusable implement used to shorten the nail plate quickly and efficiently.

Metal Pusher?

A reusable implement, made of stainless steel; it should not be used to push back the eponychium but can be used to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural nial plate.

Round Nail?

A slightly tapered nail shape; it usually extends just a bit past the fingertip.

Nipper?

A stainless-steel implement used to carefully trim away dead skin around the nails.

Wooden Pusher?

A wooden stick used to remove cuticle tissue from the nail plate (by gently pushing), to clean under the free edge of the nail, or to apply products.

*What does base color do? *

helps color polish adhere.

Square Nail?

A nail completely straight across the free edge with no rounding at the outside edges.

Scope of Practice?

(SOP) The list of services that you are legally allowed to perform in your specialty in your state.

Dimethyl Urea Hardeners?

A hardener that adds cross-links to the natural nail plate. Unlike hardeners containing formaldehyde, DMU does not cause adverse skin reactions.

List the types of massage movements most appropriate for a hand and arm massage.

1. Effleurage 2. Petrissage 3. Tapotement 4. Vibration 5. Friction

Identify the four types of nail implements and/or tools required to perform a manicure?

1. Equipment 2. Materials 3. Implements 4. Professional cosmetic nail products

List the steps in the basic manicure.

1. Remove current nail polish 2. file the nails and shape to clients desire 3. Soak left hand while filing right hand. 4. Brush the nails 5. Dry the hand with a towel 6. Use a cotton tipped pusher to apply cuticle remover to the cuticle on each nail plate 7. lift cuticle tissue off each nail 8. use sharp nippers to remove any loose tags of dead skin 9. Carefully clean under the free edge using cotton pusher 10 brush the left hand 11. repeat 5-10 on right hand 12. bleach nail if necessary 13. use a 3 way or 4 way buffer to smooth 14. use a cotton pusher to apply nail oil - massage oil into nail and skin using a circular motion. 15. remove any rough edges 16. apply massage lotion and follow hand and arm massage 17. you must remove all lotion or oil 18. choose a color 19 base coat/ 2 color coats/ top coat 20 finish

Name the five basic nail shapes for women.

1. Square 2. Squoval 3. Round 4. Oval 5. pointed

Describe the procedure for a paraffin wax hand treatment before a manicure.

1. check the hands open wounds, diseases, or disorders. 2. Apply mositurizing lotion or oil to clients hands and gently massage into the skin 3. test the temperature of the wax 4. place the palm facing down w/ the wrist slightly bent/ fingers straigh and slightly apart. 5. dip the fist hand in up to wrist for 3 sec. Rmove allow the wax to solid before dipping again. 6. repeat the dip process 3-5 times each hand 7. wrap hands in plastic wrap or mitts for 5-10 mins. 8. repeat steps 5-7 for other hand 9. to remove - peel away at wrist/ pull wax down to fingertips will collect into plastic cover. 10. dispose of used paraffin 11. begin manicuring procedure.

List the steps taken if there is an exposure incident in the salon

1. put gloves on/ inform client/ apologize then procees 2. aplly slight pressure to area with cotton to stop bleeding/ then clean with an antiseptic 3. Apply an adhesive bandage 4. Clean and disinfect the workstation. 5. Discard disposable implements by double bagging/ use a biohazard sticker 6. then fully immerse implements in epa registered hospital disinfectant 7. remove gloves and wash your hands before returning service.

Medium-Grit Abrasives?

180-240 grit abrasives that are used to smooth and refine surfaces and shorten natural nails.

Fine-Grit Abrasives?

240 grit and higher abrasives designed for buffing, polishing, and removing very fine scratches.

* How many coats of polish? *

4 total = Base coat/ 2 colors/ Top Coat

Protein Hardeners?

A combination of clear polish and protein, such as collagen.

Oval Nail?

A conservative nail shape that is thought to be attractive on most women's hands. It is similar to a squoval nail with even more rounded corners.

Explain why a consultation is necessary each time a client has a service in the salon.

Its an opportunity for getting to know one another and to understand client's expectations.

*What does the Top Coat do? *

Keeps nail from chipping.

*Another name for nail polish? *

Lacker

List some examples of Equipment?

Manicure table; Adjustable Lamp; Cosmetologist's and client chairs; Gloves;

*What do you call the things that have to be replaced for each client? *

Materials

*Materials?*

Materials and supplies used during a manicure are designed to be single-use and must be replaced for each client. These items are not considered reusable. (Nail buffers/files/single-use towels/cotton balls/plasic spatuala)

*What is the difference between men and a womans manicure? *

Men do not get the color polish.

*What kind of product would you use with a dropper? *

Nail Dryer

Why study Manicuring?

Offer clients a service that they want and enjoy; easily recognize manicuring tools and know how they are used; to perform a manicure safely and correctly.

*What type of manicure would you reccomend for britle nails? *

Oil Manicure - soak in oil instead of water.

Essential Oils?

Oils extracted using various forms of distillation from the seeds, bark, roots, leaves, wood, and/or resin of plants.

*What do you use to remove lotion on nails? *

Polish remover

*3 parts of a basic manicure service? *

Pre-service Service Post-service

Explain the difference between reusable and disposable implements?

Reusable - (multiuse implements) are generally stainless steel b/c they must be properly cleaned and disinfected after use on one client. Disposable - (single-use implements) cannot be reused b/c they cannot be cleaned and disinfected, must be thrown away after a single use.

*How do you keep cotton fibers from sticking? *

Roll the cotton in your hands.

Name the most popular nail shape for men.

Round Nails

Service Sets?

Sets of all the tools that will be used in a service.

*What is the nail shape that goes straight across? *

Square

Pointed nail?

Suited to thin hands with long fingers and narrow nail beds. The nail is tapered and longer than usual to emphasize and enhance the slender appearance of the hand.

Microtrauma?

The act of causing tiny unseen openings in the skin that can allow entry by pathogenic microbes.

Scope of Practice(SOP)?

The list of services that you are legally allowed to perform in your specialty in your state.

*Why do you not have to disinfect nail polish or primers? *

They are self disinfectents.

*What would you use a 2-3 way buffer for?

To make nail shinny

*What do you use a spatuala for? *

To remove product from a jar.

*What do you use nail bleach for? *

To remove yellow/stains/discoloration on nail.

*Why do we use oils around the cuticle and around the nail? *

To sofen the dry skin around the nail and cuticle.

*What are implements?*

Tools used to perform services. Implements can be reusable or disposable.

Implements?

Tools used to perform services. Implements can be reusable or disposable.

*How do you clip nails? *

You do half the nail then the other half.

Friction?

incorporates various strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another.

Vibration?

is a continuous trembling or shaking movement applied by the hand without leaving contct with the skin.

Tappotement?

is a rapid tapping or striking motion of the hands against the skin.

Describe a proper setup for the manicuring table List the steps in the post-service procedure.

one or more drawers and shelves for storing your clean implements; have an adjustable lamp; arm cushion. 1. Wear gloves 2. Rinse all implements, warm water and wash with soap. brust grooved items. 3. Rinse soap away. Then dry with clean towel. 4. place in Disinfectant solution. 5. Rinse and dry implements 6. Store implements in clean, dry container 7. Remove gloves/ wash your hands 8. Clean and then disinfect manicure table and drawer.

Petrissage?

or kneading is lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue.