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chapter 26 pedicure
Katelyn Bacsi #1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Callus Softener | Products designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue |
| curette | a small. scoop-shaped implement used for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium, and hyponichium areas |
| exfoliating scrubs | water-based lotions that contain a mild, gritty-like abrasive and moisturizers to help in removing dry, flaky skin and reduce calluses |
| foot file | large, abrasive file used to smooth and reduce thicker areas of callus |
| foot soaks | products containing gentle soaps, moisturizers, and other additives that are used in a pedicure bath to cleanse and soften skin |
| nail rasp | metal implement with grooved edge that is used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate |
| pedicure | cosmetic service prefoemed on the feet by a licensed cosmetologist or nail technician; can include exfoliating the skin, callus reduction, as well as trimming, shaping, and polishing toenails. often contains massage |
| reflexology | a unique method of applying pressure with thumb and index fingers to the hands and feet, and it has demonstrated health benefits |
| toe seperators | foam, rubber, or cotton disbosable materials used to keep toes apart while polishing the nails. a new set must be used on each client |
| toenail clippers | professional implements that are larger than fingernail clippers and have a curved or straight jaw, specifically designed for cutting toenails |