Nail Care Quiz

How would you handle your gloves during a manicure and pedicure appointment for the same client?

• Wearing gloves for two services in a row would be drying for a tech's hand; in this case, wash your hands thoroughly, but there is no need to wear gloves for each service.

• You can use the same gloves for each service as long as you wash the gloves between services.

• You can use the same gloves for each service as long as it is for the same client.

• You should use different gloves for each service.

Few all-natural products are commercially available. What is an alternative when a client requests all-natural products?

• Mix your own products from fresh ingredients in large batches for use through the week.

• Mix your own products from fresh ingredients in small batches each day.

• Offer a treatment that mixes both natural and man-made products.

• Offer a waterless manicure.

Which of the following abrasives should be used with caution and generally not on natural nails?

• no abrasives

• fine-grit abrasives

• medium-grit abrasives

• lower-grit abrasives

What is designed to speed the evaporation of solvents, allowing them to harden more quickly?

• hair dryer

• LED light

• nail polish dryer

• UV light

Clients over 65 should bring in a physician's permission prior to having or using which treatment?

• marbleizing

• waterless manicure

• paraffin treatment

• aromatherapy treatment

Marielle, a new cosmetologist, is file prepping. Why is it important she takes this action?

• File prepping prepares the client’s nails for Marielle to use a coarse-grit abrasive.

• File prepping ensures files are clean and disinfected for the next service.

• File prepping creates an orderly workstation by organizing abrasives by grit.

• File prepping removes sharp edges from the file, which prevents it from cutting clients.

Which of the following are also called pledgets and can be used for many things, from product removal to application?

• gauze squares

• terry cloth towels

• cotton balls

• plastic-backed pads

Erin's client is choosing a polish color and asks Erin for help. Erin holds the potential polish colors above the client’s hand. How does this help the client choose a color?

• It helps determine which colors will look good under harsh light.

• It helps the client focus on only a few colors.

• It helps show which color will complement the client's skin tone.

• It helps show how dark or light the client's natural nails already are.

Treatment manicures may have names that closely represent their purpose. Which manicure would incorporate the use of alpha hydroxy acid for exfoliation and skin rejuvenation?

• anti-aging manicure

• natural resources manicure

• spot-be-gone manicure

• scrub manicure

The following are considered special treatments as an add-on service EXCEPT ________.

• electric foot mitts

• the ventilation system

• paraffin treatment

• electric hand mitts