Nail Technology L2

Which best describes the importance of maintaining a professional image when working in a Nail salon?

• A clean face with open toe shoes on.

• Clean uniform, tidy work area, hair out of face, a welcoming and friendly therapist.

• Rude to clients.

• Smells bad.

What are the 3 main systems used in nail enhancements?

• Acrylic, Gel Extension, Natural nail gel

• Acrylic, Gel Extension, Fibreglass Silk

• Gel Extension

Why might a client book in for a Nail enhancement service?

• To allow their nails to look longer than they actually are.

• To shorten their natural nail.

• To add colour to their natural nail.

• To tidy their natural nail.

What kind of lighting should you have in the nail salon?

• No light.

• Flickering lights to create a fun mood.

• Very dull and minimal.

• Brightly lit.

Why may a client who swims often effect the nail retention?

• Chemicals may dissolve the product, meaning they will become weak & less likely to last for your client.

• It doesn't matter past 24hours, clients can do what they like.

• Why would it effect the nails?

What are you checking for & doing when carrying out a skin and nail analysis?

• Checking for contraindications that have not yet been brought to light and sanitizing client's hands.

• Sanitizing clients hands.

• Checking for contraindications.

• Checking for contra-actions that have not yet been brought to light and sanitizing clients hands.

What would you do if your client is allergic to a product that you usually use during the service?

• Adapt the service - change the product to suit client's skin/nail condition.

• Still go ahead with the treatment as the client has signed the consultation form.

• Ask your manager.

• Send the client elsewhere.

You work for a beauty salon, your client has complained that they are unhappy with the results of their treatment, they are demanding a refund - what do you do?

• Give them their money back.

• Cry and run away.

• Deal with the situation in a calm, professional manner - call manager over to follow this complaint through.

• Argue back with the client, say there is absolutely nothing wrong with this treatment.

Correctly identify the meaning of the nail condition 'Onychauxis'

• Where the nails are quite literally hanging off the nail bed.

• This is where thickening of the nails occur - commonly found on the toenails.

• Nails are extremely weak and brittle caused by an illness.

• Nails are very strong and healthy - you have the perfect client!

Would a broken finger restrict or prevent a nail service from going ahead?

• RESTRICT

• PREVENT

Answer explanation

You can work around the condition as it is only the one finger - this must be written down on consultation to show that you have acknowledged the broken finger.