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Flashcards in Pedicures Deck (11)
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1
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Small spoon shaped instrument used for cleaning debris from the edges of the nail plate

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Curette

2
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Water based lotions that contain an abrasive exfoliating agent

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Exfoliating scrubs

3
Q

Large abrasive file used to smooth an reduce thicker areas of callus

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Foot files

4
Q

Products containing gentle soaps moisturizers and so on that are used for a pedicure bath to cleanse an soften the skin

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Foot soaks

5
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A concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clays moisturizing agents skin softeners aromatherapy oils botanical extracts and other beneficial ingredients to cleanse exfoliate tighten tone hydrate and nourish skin

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Mask

6
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Metal file with an edge that can file the nail plate in only one direction

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Nail rasp

7
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A cosmetic service on the feet by a licensed nail technician or cosmetologist and includes trimming shaping exfoliating skin and polishing toenails as well as foot massage

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Pedicure

8
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A unique method of applying pressure with thumb and fingers to the hands and feet. Has demonstrated health benefits

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Reflexology

9
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Foam rubber or cotton disposable implements used to keep toes apart while polishing the nails.

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Toe seperators

10
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Professional instruments with curved or straight jaws used for cutting toenails

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Toenail clippers

11
Q

Help to soften and smooth calluses especially on heels and over pressure points

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Callus softener