Milady’s Standard Cosmetology MANICURING AND PEDICURING 22 Copyright © 2004 by Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning,Inc.

22 MANICURING AND PEDICURING  Manicure ( MAN-i-kyoor) —  Manus- hard  Cura- care  The artful treatment and care of the hands and nails  Pedicure (PED-i-kyoor) — The care of the feet and toenails  Ped- foot  Cura- care Figure 22-1

22 6 areas of knowledge  Structure of nails  Knowledge of cosmetics  Disinfectant and sanitation  Care for clients problems/concern s  Proper procedures  Disorders

22 NAIL CARE TOOLS Equipment  Manicure table with adjustable lamp  Technician and client chairs  Client cushion  Supply tray  Finger bowl  Container  Electric heater  Disinfectant container with lid

22 NAIL CARE TOOLS Implements  Cuticle nipper  Cuticle pusher  Emery board  Nail brush  Nail buffer  Nail clippers  Orangewood stick  Tweezers Figure 22-5 Figure 22-7

22 NAIL CARE TOOLS Sanitation for Implements  Wash with soap and warm water.  Completely immerse metal implements.  Store implements properly. Figure Figure 22-12

22 NAIL CARE TOOLS  Hand creams / lotion  Liquid nail polish / lacquer  Nail hardener / strengthener  Polish remover  Polish thinner  Top coat or sealer Nail Cosmetics Figure  Antiseptic  Base coat  Cuticle creams  Cuticle oil  Cuticle remover or solvent  Dry nail polish

22 NAIL CARE TOOLS MSDS ( Material Safety Data Sheet)  Should be available on all the products you use  Should be kept for easy reference in a file or a notebook  Can be obtained from the company that supplies the product

22 NAIL CARE TOOLS Materials  Absorbent cotton balls  Approved solution and jar sanitizer  Cleanser  Cleansing tissue  Plastic cups  Plastic spatula  Terry cloth towel  Trash container Figure 22-14

22 THE MANICURE TABLE Preparing the Table  Sanitize table and drawer.  Place towel over cushion.  Place finger bowl.  Arrange metal implements and orangewood stick.  Arrange cosmetics.  Place disinfected abrasive and fresh emery boards.  Attach bag for waste. Figure 22-15

22 THE PLAIN MANICURE  Pre-service  Sanitize the table.  Sanitize all equipment, tools, and implements.  Set up the table.  Wash your own hands.  Cordially greet your client.  Remove all client jewelry.  Have client wash hands.  Perform client consultation.

22 CLIENT CONSULTATION Client Consultation  Conduct prior to service.  Complete client record.  Health record  Service and product record  Discuss the  client’s general health.  skin and nail health.  lifestyle and needs.  services available.  Refer any applicable disorders to a physician. Figure 22-16

22 Two Parts of Consultation  Analysis  Recommendations Consultation Hints  Focus on client.  Look directly at client when speaking.  Support your recommendations with facts and information.  Be friendly and helpful. CLIENT CONSULTATION

22 Figure CLIENT CONSULTATION Choosing Nail Shape  Shape of hands  Length of fingers  Shape of cuticles  Type of work client does Five Nail Shapes  Square  Round  Oval  Pointed  Squoval

22 HAND AND ARM MASSAGE  Apply lotion to fingers and wrist.  Limber the wrist.  Limber the top of the hand and finger joints.  Massage palm to relax hand.  Taper each finger.  Repeat all steps on other hand.  Massage arm from wrist to elbow.  Massage elbow with circular motion.  Stroke arm in opposite directions from elbow to wrist. massage video massage video Figure Figure 22-26

22 THE PLAIN MANICURE  During the Procedure  Discuss products used.  Explain how to use products between services.  Before applying polish, have client replace jewelry, locate car keys, pay for service, and so forth.  Postservice  Schedule next appointment.  Give appointment information to client in writing.  Clean work area and dispose of all used materials.  Sanitize table, equipment, tools, and implements.  Record service information on client’s record card.

22 THE PLAIN MANICURE  Nail Problems  Loose skin around nail  Callus skin around nail  Stains on fingernails  French Manicure  Nail polished in translucent color  Edge polished in opaque color  Men’s Manicure  File nails round or square.  Apply dry polish instead of liquid.  Buff nails.  Lift buffer after each stroke.  Wash and dry fingertips.

22 PEDICURES  The Technician’s Role  Refer medical disorders to a podiatrist.  Never perform service on feet with a contagious disease.  Equipment, Implements, Materials  Client’s chair with armrests  Low stool for technician  Basin  Waterproof apron  Two towels  Liquid soap  Antiseptic foot spray  Toe separators  Cuticle nippers  Toenail clippers  Cotton pledgets  Witch hazel  Foot lotion or cream  Foot powder  Pedicure slippers  Toenail nippers

22 PEDICURES  Foot and Leg Massage  A good foot massage is an excellent way to build client loyalty.  Foot massage may be extended up to the knee.  Do not massage shinbone or above the knee. Figure 22-53

22 SAFETY RULES  Cover and label all containers.  Have dry hands when holding or moving containers.  Take care with sharp or pointed implements.  Do not clean under nails with sharp, pointed implements.  Bevel sharp nail edge with an emery board.  Do not file too deeply into nail corners.  Avoid excessive friction in nail buffing.  Apply antiseptic immediately if skin is cut.  Avoid pushing cuticle back too far.  Avoid too much pressure at base of nail.  Do not work on nail if area is inflamed or infected.

22 PROCEDURE FOR BLOOD SPILLS  If bleeding occurs, stop service until implement is cleaned and disinfected.  Immediately put on gloves and inform client.  Apply slight pressure to bleeding with cotton and antiseptic.  Apply alum powder or solution to stop bleeding from small cuts.  Apply bandage if necessary.  Place any blood-contaminated disposable implements and materials in a sealed plastic bag.  Remove gloves and wash hands with soap and warm water.  Complete service as called for.  Disinfect all implements that have come in contact with blood in an EPA-registered disinfecting solution.

22 SUMMARY  Regular hand and foot care are important to good hygiene and wellness.  A professional technician never downplays the importance of manicure and pedicure services.  There is no reason why a woman or man should not have well-manicured hands and attractive nails.  The professional technician who offers quality manicures and pedicures will be doing clients a great service as well as generating increased personal revenue.