MANICURE SPRING EXAM REVIEW

Manicure Equipment Manicure tables must be disinfected in between clients Lamp bulbs should be watt Manicure chairs should be selected for : ergonomics, comfort, durability and ease of cleaning Gloves are PPE (personal protective equipment) used to protect you from BBP (blood borne pathogens). Take them off inside out to protect yourself from BBP. Wash hands prior to donning gloves

Finger bowls must be disinfected between clients Disinfectant containers must be large enough to completely immerse several service sets of tools. They must have a lid and be kept closed. Trash containers should have a self closing lid and a foot pedal. Empty at the end of each day. Wash and disinfect often. Electric hand/foot mitts: apply lotion, plastic bag prior to mitts

Paraffin bath: melts paraffin so hands/feet may be dipped. Paraffin seals in moisture. Plastic bag is placed over paraffin dipped hands/feet prior to covering with mitts. Paraffin is never reused

Manicure Implements Used to perform services. Reusable or multi use and must be disinfected after use Disposable or single use are used once then thrown away Metal pusher: scrapes cuticle from nail plate. Can cause microtrauma. Microtrauma: microscopic opening in the skin or tissue. Disinfect Nippers: trims dead skin. Never cut live skin. disinfect

Tweezers and nail clippers. Disinfect Wooden pusher: removes cuticle from nail plate, cleans free edge, apply product. Wrap end with cotton. Do not double dip. Dispose Nail brush: used to clean nails during hand washing or manicure. Disinfect Application brush: in polish bottle and for artificial nails. No need to disinfect because those products do not harbor pathogens.

Manicure materials-dispose Single use supplies used during manicure Abrasive nail files and buffers Low grit -180 aggressive. Used to shorten or reduce Medium grit used to smooth and refine Fine grit 240+ used to smooth and polish

Two/three way buffer: creates a shine on nails Plastic/metal spatulas: remove products from containers

Professional Cosmetic Products Soap-removes 90+% of pathogens from hands during proper washing. Use liquid soap Polish remover: acetone removes nail enhancements. Non acetone does not. Nail cream- seals skin surface Nail oils/lotions- absorb into nail plate

Cuticle remover: loosen and dissolve to aid in removal. Contain 2-5% sodium hydroxide (lye) (alkaline) with added moisturizer. Nail bleach: removes yellow discoloration. Contain peroxide or other keratin bleaching ingredient Polish: enamel, lacquer, varnish. Do not shake polish. Roll between palms to mix Base coat: improves adhesions, protects from stains

Nail hardeners: improve surface hardness of nail plate. Applied before base coat or as a top coat. Protein hardners-combination of clear polish and protein. Do not absorb into nail Methylene glycol-absorbed into plate and bonds with keratin strands. Can over harden nails Dimethyl urea- works like above but will not over harden Fiber- contain nylon fibers. Do not absorb into nail

Top coat-over polish to prevent chipping and create a shiny finish Nail conditioner-reduce brittleness. Most effective is bedtime application

Handwashing Nail brushes must be disinfected after client uses for handwashing Hand sanitizers must not be used if soap and water is available Must use liquid soap Brush nails for 60 seconds Rub hands together for 20 seconds Must use paper towels or put cloth towel in laundry after 1 use

Exposure incident during Manicure Stop service Apply pressure with cotton to stop bleeding Apply antiseptic and Band-Aid Clean/disinfect workstation Discard disposables in double bag with biohazard Disinfect disinfectables Remove gloves and wash hand

Basic Nail Shapes Square- straight with no rounded corners Squoval- square free edge with rounded corners. Sturdy. Good for clients who work with hands: nurse, computer tech etc. Round-slightly tapered. Extends a bit past fingertip Oval- conservative. Fits most hands. Similar to squoval but more rounded corners Pointed- best for thin hands with long fingers. Weak. Mostly for fashion conscious

Applying polish 4 coats- base, 2 color, top Multiple coats equals longevity and durability Thin coats for maximum smoothness and minimum drying time

Men’s manicure Same as women’s but usually clear polish or buff to a shine Go longer between services Prefer shorter nails Round is most common choice

Massage movements Effleurage- light gliding strokes Petrissage- kneading, lifting, squeezing, pressing Tapotement- tapping motion Friction-moving one layer of tissue over another Use enough lotion to prevent pulling of skin, reapply as needed

Spa manicure More advanced techniques For relaxation Most include massage and exfoliation

Aromatherapy 1870's Professor Rene Maurice Gattefosse, French scientist Essential plant oils used for therapy: relaxation, stimulation etc. Some countries consider it medicine Takes special training

Paraffin Wax treatment Heat opens pores and wax traps moisture in skin Temperature between degrees Can be done before or during a manicure or as a stand-alone Patch test recommended for scented wax

Decontamination manicure TDLR requires sterilization for metal manicure implements Metal implements must be washed and disinfected prior to sterilization All non porous manicure implements must be washed and disinfected and stored in a clean place Most common disinfectant time is 10 min.