Q3 M4 - PROCEDURE IN CLEANING & POLISHING NAILS [PEDICURE]

Pedicure derives from the Latin word "pes," which means foot, and "cure," which means “______”.

• Care
• Control
• Management
• Protection

Which is NOT a contraindication in achieving nail care services?

• Joint strain
• Open wound
• Rash
• Sore throat

It is the first thing to do in cleaning nails/pedicure.

• Applying cuticle remover
• Loosening the cuticle
• Removing cuticle
• Trimming the cuticle

Which color shade of nail polish is best for spring and summer?

• Coral pink
• Dark olive
• Indigo
• Plum

It is the concluding step for a perfect manicure.

• Applying nail polish
• Cleaning nails
• Removing old polish
• Shaping the nails

Why is it necessary to roll the polish bottle in your hands before its application?

• To make it dry quickly.
• To give it an even consistency.
• To make the color more vibrant.
• To increase the lifespan of your manicure/pedicure.

It is the ideal number of coats to achieve the most successful nail polish application.

• Four
• Six
• Eight
• Three

Which of the following tips in polishing nails is INCORRECT?

• Two thin coats of nail polish last longer than one thick layer.
• Never flood the cuticle with polish. Always leave a 1 mm gap around the nail to prevent peeling and give the illusion of longer nails.
• Apply thick, even coats to create maximum smoothest and minimum drying time.
• In a successful nail polish application, the nail looks smooth, evenly polished, and shiny.

How to properly apply nail polish?

• Hold the brush at approximately a 75- to 90-degree angle.
• Place the tip of the brush on the nail 1 ⁄4 inch away from the cuticle area in the center of the nail.
• Remove the brush from the bottle and wipe the side of the brush away from you on the inside of the lip of the bottle to remove excess polish.
• Have a bead of polish on the end of the other side of the brush large enough to apply two layers to the entire nail plate without having to re-dip the brush (unless the nail plate is unusually long or large).

It is a liquid product applied over the nail polish to protect or minimize chipping and cracking.

• Base coat
• Nail whitener
• Quick-dry
• Top coat