Manicures

Question 0

What is the function of the nail?

Answer 0

To protect the sensitive ends of your fingers and toes.

Question 1

What are the structures of the nail?

Answer 1

Free edge
Nail plate
Nail folds
Nail groove
Lunula
Cuticle 
Matrix
Eponychium
Nail bed

Question 2

How many layers from the nail plate?

Answer 2

3.

1. dorsal
2. intermediate
3. nail bed

Question 3

What are the names of the bones on you hand and arm?

Answer 3

Radius 
Ulna
Carpal bones
Metacarpal bones
Phalanges

Question 4

How many carpal bones are there?

Answer 4

8

Question 5

How many metacarpal bones are there?

Answer 5

14

Question 6

What hand movement is abductor and adductor?

Answer 6

Abductor- movement separating the fingers

Adductor- movement drawing the fingers together

Question 7

What are the three classic massage movements?

Answer 7

Effleurage- establish relaxation during massage and used to link more active movements
Petrissage- kneading movement, increases circulation and decreases muscle tension
Tapotment- rhythmic tapping or hacking used mostly on athletes to help sore and tired muscles

Question 8

List 5 required manicure tools needed during a treatment.

Answer 8

Manicure bowl- to hold fingers/hands comfortably while soaking
Nail file- to shape, shorten and smooth the free edge
Cuticle pusher- to loosen cuticle around base of nail and push back excess cuticle
Orange stick- used to apply softener onto the nails cuticles
Nail clippers- to remove excess nail length of the free edge

Question 9

Aftercare advice. List 5

Answer 9

Apply cuticle cream/oil each night before bed
Use a file on rough edges or split nails
Use a good quality top coat to prevent chipping
Use hand cream regularly
Use acetone-free nail polish remover

Question 10

Manicure products. There are 8

Answer 10

Nail soaking solution- to remove dirt and helps soften the nail and cuticles
Cuticle remover and softener- loosen and release cuticle skin cells and easy removal of the cuticle
Hand cream- used during massages
Hot oil- used during massages
Nail polish remover- removes nail polish from nail plate
Nail polish- high gloss lacquers applied to colour the nails
Bases coat- clear polish applied before nail polish
Top coat- a clear polish applied over colour

Question 11

How do you determine the shape of a clients nails?

Answer 11

By observing the nails natural shape which is similar to the fingertip shape.

Question 12

Who would you recommend a paraffin wax for and way?

Answer 12

To somebody who has dry skin and elderly clients because the hot wax can help smooth and hydrate their skin, also soothes aching muscles

Question 13

What is a bunion?

Answer 13

Painful swelling on the first joint of the big toe

Question 14

What is callous?

Answer 14

Section of skin that has become thick and hard caused by friction or pressure

Question 15

What is Tina pedis?

Answer 15

Fungal infection of the feet also known as fungus

Question 16

What is onychocryptosis?

Answer 16

Ingrown toenail, occurs when part of the nail penetrates the skin

Question 17

What is tinea unguium?

Answer 17

Fungal infection of the nail tissue on the hands and feet

Question 18

How would you clean a pedicure and manicure bowl ?

Answer 18

Empty liquid out of bowl down drain
Rinse with hot water
Disinfect and scrub
Rinse again and dry

Question 19

What does a podiatrist do?

Answer 19

Is an allied health professional who specializes in treating the feet

Question 20

When during a pedicure do you include rasping ?

Answer 20

Before exfoliating and massaging the clients feet

Question 21

What is the best shape to cut and file the toe nails and why?

Answer 21

Straight across (square) which prevents ingrown toenails

Question 22

What are the names of nails shapes?

Answer 22

Almond
Mountain peak
Square
Rounded 
Squarely rounded
Oval

Question 23

Bones of the lower leg

Answer 23

Femur
Patella
Tibia
Fibula
Medial malleollus
Lateral malleollus
Metatarsal