Nail Care and Procedures Flashcards

What is the recommended direction for trimming toenails to prevent ingrown nails?

Answer: Straight across

Trimming toenails straight across prevents the nail edge from growing into the surrounding skin.

Which tool is best for gently pushing back the cuticle during a manicure?

Answer: Cuticle pusher or orangewood stick

A cuticle pusher or orangewood stick is used to gently push back the cuticle without cutting living tissue.

Buff 'n' Shine or three-way buffing blocks work in which sequence for the best shine?

Answer: Coarse to medium to fine grit

Buffing progresses from coarse grit to remove ridges, medium to smooth, and fine to create a high-gloss shine.

Which type of nail wrap provides the most strength and durability for nail repair?

Answer: Fiberglass wrap

Fiberglass wraps are the most durable nail wrap due to their rigid woven structure that resists tearing.

What does a cosmetologist check for before performing any nail service to ensure client safety?

Answer: Contraindications such as infections, open wounds, or skin disorders

A pre-service consultation to identify contraindications protects both the client and cosmetologist from harm.

The free edge of the nail is the portion that:

Answer: Extends beyond the fingertip and can be shaped

The free edge is the distal portion of the nail plate that extends past the fingertip and is trimmed or shaped during manicures.

During a gel manicure, what causes the 'inhibition layer' left on the nail surface after curing?

Answer: Oxygen in the air preventing full surface polymerization

Oxygen inhibits the top layer of gel from fully curing, leaving a sticky residue called the inhibition layer.