Flashcards in 26. Pedicures Deck (25):
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Hot stones
While she's in pedicures and smooth and typically basalt
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Callus softeners
Product designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue
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Effleurage
Message technique that is used most with a pedicure
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Disinfectant
Should never be placed in the foot bath with the clients feet
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Ergonomic
The chair a cosmetologist used when performing a pedicure
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Mask
A concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy, botanical extracts, and other beneficial ingredients
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Exfoliating scrubs
Usually water based lotions that contain an abrasive as the exfoliating agent
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Polishing
In order to be on time for the next client, you should be polishing 40 to 50 minutes after beginning a one hour pedicure
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Reflexology practitioners
Believe that stimulating or pressing certain reflexes or points on the feet can reflect positive energy to the specific areas
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Paraffin bath
Promotes circulation
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Salicylic acid
An organic acid that derived originally from the bark of willow trees
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Standard pedicure
If client books this and you discover that the feet are in unusually bad condition and will require more time then scheduled it is recommended that you tell the client you will do the best you can in the time scheduled but another pedicure may be needed
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Scaly feet
Require weekly treatments in the salon
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Messages
Given during manicures and pedicures focusing on relaxation
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Foot file
Implement known as a pedicure paddle
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Nail rasp
Metal implement with a grooved edge used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate
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Curette
A small scoop shaped implement used for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium, and hyponychium areas
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Elderly clients
Have health issues that when receiving pedicure services, require exceptionally gentle care
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Toenail nippers
Implement that must be used carefully to prevent trapping the skin on the toes in the jaws
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5 to 10 minutes
This is how long masks are typically left of the clients skin
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During pedicure
If a client drifts off it is recommended that you allow the client the peace and tranquility they are seeking
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Shaving legs
Warn clients not to within 48 hours before a pedicure
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Series
Some improvements one the feet require more than one appointment in services
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The salon and technician
Bears the responsibility for ensuring that proper disinfection of the pedicure bath occurs
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