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Nail tech study ch6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| SOP | scope of practice List of things I’m legally allowed to perform |
| What light do most people prefer? | True-color-fluorescent bulb lamps |
| UV | Ultraviolet |
| LED | Light emitting diodes |
| What is the breathing zone? | An invisible 2 foot sphere around the nail techs head |
| Are autoclaves, finger bowls, and disinfectant containers considered equipment? | Yes |
| What are the 4 types of nail technology tools that will be incorporated in my services? | Equipment, implements, materials, professional nail products. |
| Are cuticle nippers and metal pushers considered equipment? | No they are implements |
| Equipment | Includes all tools used to perform a nail service that aren’t implements |
| Metal pusher | Gently scrapes cuticle tissue from nail plate. |
| Eponychium | The cuticle |
| Nail nippers | Carefully trims dead skin away from the nails. |
| UNC bit | Under nail cleaning bit |
| Are abrasive nail files and buffers multi use? | NO |
| Medium grit abrasive | (150-180) used to smooth and refine surfaces and shape/shorten natural nails. |
| Fine grit abrasive | 240 or higher. Buffing, polishing, and removing very fine scratches. |
| Coarse grit abrasive | 100 or less. Quickly reduce surface and creates bigger scratches. Not to be used in natural nails. |
| What are the two types of polish remover? | Acetone and non acetone |
| Protein hardener | Mix of clear polish and a protein such as collagen |
| Do nail gardeners contain formaldehyde? | NO it contains methylene glycol |
| DMU | Dimethyl urea hardness |
| Why are liquid soaps recommended over bar soaps | Bacteria can grow in bars |
| How do you dispose of used acetone ? | In a fire department approved metal container and dispose as hazardous waste |
| What is the main difference between gel polishes and hybrid gels? | Hybrid gels can be removed with polish remover |
| Why is sunscreen important in manicuring services? | Sun (UVA/UVB) causes hyperpigmentation and skin cancer |
| UVB | Known as the burning rays |
| UVA | Age/sun spots |
| Manicure | Cosmetic service of the hands involving cutting, shaping, often polishing, removal of cuticles, and softening of the skin |
| Three part manicure procedure | 1. Pre service procedure 2. Service procedure 3. Post service procedure |
| Can hand sanitizer replace hand washing? | No |
| What are the 5 basic nail shapes? | Square, Squoval, round, oval, pointed(stiletto) |
| How many coats of polish should be applied? | 4 |
| What are the 4 polish layers called? | 1. Base coat 2. Polish 3.polish 4. Top coat |
| What is the most popular men’s shape | Round natural shape |
| What is the alternative to clear polish for men? | Colored polish or buffed |
| Massage | Manipulation of soft tissue in the body |
| Effleurage | Succession of strokes in which the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact |
| Petrissage | Kneading, squeezing, lifting, pressing tissue |
| Tapotement | Rapid tapping or striking motion of the hands against the skin |
| Vibration | Continuous trembling or shaking movements applied by the hound without leaving contact with the skin |
| Friction | Gently twisting arm in opposite directions (like ringing a towel ) |
| Before performing a massage in a client what should you do? | Read consultation form |
| What massage movement is most comfortable for the client? | Effleurage |
| Basic vs spa manicure | Spa manicure has more upgrades and skin treatments |
| What are four additional techniques that can be added to a spa manicure? | Aromatic paraffin treatments, hand masks, a warm stone massage, and warm, moist towel applications. |
| What manicures can be performed using dry manicure techniques? | All! Basic,spa,scrub,etc. |
| What are some alternatives to dipping paraffin wax? | Spray, cheesecloth, paper towels, plastic bag, painting |
| Name groups that are not good candidates for paraffin wax | Senior citizens, chronically ill, impaired circulation, open wounds, irritated skin |