Manicure Flashcards
(65 cards)
Why is cuticle cream applied before soaking?
To soften the cuticles
Name two types of massage movements used in manicures?
Thumb needing the metacarpals
Thumb frictions on wrist (Petrissage)
How long should the hand and arm massage take?
5 minutes on each hand
Why do you give aftercare advice?
To keep the condition of the nail
To prolong the treatment
Name 5 contraindications that RESTRICT a manicure
Eczema Diabetes Brittle Nails Skin Allergies Hangnails
Name 5 contraindications which PREVENT a manicure
Scabies HIV Severe Swelling Warts COVID-19
What are the purposes of a base coat?
To stop the basecoat from dyeing the nail
Better overall coverage
What are the purposes of a top coat?
To make the varnish last longer
Give the varnish a finished look
To stop chipping and/or damage to the nail
Why isn’t cuticle remover used on live skin?
It can eat away at living flesh
When carrying out a consultation, what do you do?
Disinfect the client’s hands
Remove pre-existing varnish on both hands
Inspect for contraindications and conditions
Record findings
What hand do you start on?
Left
What way do you file and bevil? Thumb to little finger or little finger to thumb?
Thumb to little finger
How many buffer strokes do you do after applying buffing paste per nail?
10 times per nail
After buffing, what is the next two steps?
Fill nail bowl with water containing nail soak
Apply cuitial cream and massage it in
How long do you soak a client’s hands for in the water?
2-3 minutes, then repeat with the right hand
What do you apply to the nail after taking it out the nail bowl?
Cuticle remover
What do you use to push the cuticle back?
A hoof stick
When would you use scrubs, masks and mitts in a manicure?
After pushing back the cuticle and removing excess cuticles with a flat knife then nippers
When massaging both arms, what hand do you start with?
Left
When do you use Paraffin Wax during a manicure?
After the massages to both arms
What is the function of enamel remover?
To remove grease from nail plate
What should be done if the client doesn’t want enamel remover, and when should this be explored and established by the therapist?
Buff to shine with paste, or use a four sided buffer. This should be established in the consultation.
What is the difference between a effleurage and a deep effleurage?
The deep effleurage is a harder movement
What is a effleurage movement?
Push up, and pull down motion
