manicure & pedicure test
what are implements?
tools that must be santized or disposed of after use
how long does it take to sanitize implements
20 minutes
what are materials?
supplies that are used during a manicure and must be replaced for each client
select the ones below that are materials
disposable or terry cloth towels
cotton balls
plastic bags
trash containers
powdered alum
spatulas
what are nail strengtheners
they are nail hardeners that prevent splitting and peeling of the natural nail
list 3 types of nail hardeners/strengtheners
protein hardeners
nylon fiber
formaldehyde strengthener
what is a protein hardener?
is a combination of clear polish and protein, such as collagen
what is nylon fiber?
a clear polish with nylon fibers, applied in a criss-crossed manner
what is another term for nylon fiber?
liquid wrap
what are the 5 basic nail shapes?
squoval
round
oval
pointed
square
what is the 3 part procedure?
pre-service procedure
actual procedure
post-service procedure
what supplies are used for a hot oil manicure
all of the above
what is onyx?
the technical name for the nail
what is keratin?
protein from which the hair, skin and nails are made of
define dermatologist
a doctor who is a skin specialist
what is onychosis?
the technical term for nail disease
list the nail anatomy
matrix bed
nail plate
cuticular system
nail bed
ligaments
nail folds
define matrix bed
is made up of nerve, lymph, and blood vessels and it extends from under the proximal nail groove where it appears as a whitish, moon-shaped area
define lunula
whitish, moon-shaped area under the proximal nail groove
what is the nail plate?
is a multi-layered structure formed by the matrix cells, and is the most visible and functional part of the nail unit
what is the free edge?
the end of the nail plate that extends beyone the fingertip