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Chapter 25

Manicuring

QuestionAnswer
Manicure and pedicure services are currently the fastest-growing services on salon and spa menus. True
A standard manicuring table is usually 16 inches to 21 inches long. False
Vinyl gloves often shred into pieces when used to apply some lotions. False
A trash container with a self-closing lid is one of the best ways to prevent excessive odors and vapors in the salon. True
A metal pusher can be used to push back the eponychium. False
Brushes used in nail polish must be disposed of after use on one client. False
Reusing implements without properly cleaning and disinfecting them is against the law in every state. True
A disposable plastic or reusable metal spatula must be used for removing products from their respective containers to prevent contamination of the products and the spread of disease. True
Nail creams can penetrate the nail plate or skin and will have longer-lasting effects than oils. False
Experts say that as much as 90 percent of skin damage is caused by exposure to the sun. True
The hand massage is the last step in a perfect manicure. False
Most men tend to go longer between services and will need a little more work than women on their nails and skin. True
During a paraffin wax treatment, special heating units maintain the wax at a temperature generally between 125 and 130 degrees Fahrenheit. True
The nail professional’s chair should be selected for durability, comfort, ergonomics, and ease of: cleaning
If you draw blood during a manicure, the implement should be: cleaned and disinfected
Implements requiring disinfection should be placed in a covered container large enough for implements to be: completely immersed
Total immersion of implements during disinfection is a requirement of the: EPA
Implements should be removed from a disinfectant solution using: tongs
Prior to being placed in a disinfectant solution, implements must be: thoroughly cleansed
Natural nails should be filed: from sides to center
Nippers should be used to carefully trim away: dead skin
A manicuring implement not designed for reuse on an additional client is a: wooden pusher
Cotton used on the end of a wooden pusher should be changed: after each use
As a rule of thumb, the lower the grit on an abrasive nail file, the more: aggressive
To bevel the nail, hold a medium-grit abrasive board at a: 45-degree angle
Containers that create the perfect environment for pathogens to grow and reproduce are: airtight
Which of the following is shaped like a two-sided nail file, long and narrow, with one or two additional grit abrasives and a final shine surface? two-way buffer
Which type of nail polish remover is recommended when removing nail polish from nail enhancements such as wraps? non-acetone
Nail products designed to soften dry skin around the nail plate and increase the flexibility of the natural nail are: creams and oils
A colorless polish layer applied to the natural nail to improve the adhesion of polish is a: base coat
Nail hardeners that are useful for thin, weak nail plates and that should never be applied to hard, rigid, or brittle nail plates contain: methylene glycol
Polish applied to prevent chipping and give the nails a glossy, finished appearance is a: top coat
Product information on safe-handling guidelines, first aid, and proper storage is contained in: Material Safety Data Sheets
Nails that are completely straight across with no rounding at the edges are: square
Nails that are slightly tapered and extend just past the fingertip are: round
The greatest success applying nail polish is achieved by using: four coats
The relaxing massage movement that should be perfected, varied, and expertly used during the manicure is: effleurage
Spa manicures include a relaxing massage and some form of: exfoliation
Essential oils are extracted using various forms of distillation from which of the following? a. seeds c. wood b. plant resin d. All of these answers are correct. All of these answers are correct.
A petroleum by-product that has excellent sealing properties to hold moisture in the skin is: paraffin
List of services in your specialty that you are legally allowed to perform in your state Scope of Practice
Involves the use of highly concentrated, non-oily, and volatile essential oils Aromatherapy
Tools used to perform manicure services that are either reusable or disposable Implements
Incorporates various strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another Friction
Stainless steel implement used to carefully trim away dead skin around the nails Nippers
Used to remove cuticle tissue from the nail plate, to clean under the free edge of the nail, or to apply products Wooden pusher
Tiny, often unseen openings in the skin, which can allow microbes to enter the skin, leading to infection Microtrauma
Succession of strokes in which the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact Effleurage
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