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