Question | Answer |
Slightly abrasive product containing softening agents or oils to penetrate dry, flaky skin and calluses that need to be smoothed during a pedicure. | Abrasive Scrub |
Help to soften and smooth calluses, especially on heels and over pressure points. | Callus Softeners |
Small, spoon-shaped implement used for cleaning debris from the edges of nail plate. | Curette |
A light, continuous-stroking massage movement applied with fingers and palms in a slow and rhytmic manner. | Effleurage |
Used to remove dry or scaly skin. | Exfoliating Scrub |
Large Abrasive file used to smooth and reduce thicker areas of callus. | Foot File (Paddle) |
Products containing gentle soaps, moisturizers, and so on, that are used in a pedicure bath to cleanse and soften the skin. | Foot Soaks |
Firm pressure applied to the bottom of the foot using thumb compression to work from side to side and toward the heel. | Friction Movement |
Movements used in therapeutic massage. | Hand Movement |
Usually composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, and beneficial extracts. | Masques |
Method of therapeutic manipulation of the body by rubbing, pinching, kneading, and tapping. | Massage |
Blends of oils used to lubricate, moisturize, and invigorate the skin during a massage. | Massage Oils |
Metal file with an edge that can file the nail plate in only one direction. | Nail Rasp |
Implement used for manicures and pedicures to trim tags of dead skin. | Nippers |
Used to stimulate circulation and to reduce inflammation and promote circulation to the affected joints. | Paraffin Bath |
Standard service performed by nail professionals that includes care and massage of feet and trimmingm shaping and polishing toenails. | Pedicure |
Compression movements in massage performed by kneading, squeezing, and friction. | Petrissage |
Massage movement using a short, quick hacking, slapping, or tapping technique. | Tapotement |
Pofessional implements with curved or straight jaws used for cutting toenails. | Toenail Clippers |