Beginner's Guide to Manicure Techniques

What is the first step Marina takes before starting the manicure?

• Sanitizing the model's hands

• Applying gel polish

• Cutting the cuticles

• Buffing the nails

Which tool is NOT mentioned as necessary for a beginner's manicure?

• Scissors or nippers

• Cuticle pusher

• Nail file

• Nail drill

What should you do to avoid hurting the cuticle with a nail file?

• Soak the nails in acetone

• Use a sharp nail file

• Move upwards

• Always move along the nail

What is the purpose of using a cuticle softening remover?

• To polish the nails

• To soften the cuticles for easier removal

• To remove gel polish

• To sanitize the hands

How long should you set the timer for when using foil and cotton pads to remove gel polish?

• 30 to 40 minutes

• 15 to 20 minutes

• 1 to 2 minutes

• 5 to 10 minutes

What should you do if the base coat is crumbling and peeling a lot?

• Buff it lightly

• Apply more gel polish

• Leave it as it is

• Take it off completely

What angle should the cuticle pusher be placed at when lifting the cuticle?

• 60 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 30 degrees

What is the recommended temperature for the water in the hand bath?

• 22 degrees Celsius

• 32 degrees Celsius

• 42 degrees Celsius

• 52 degrees Celsius

What should you do if you can't make gentle moves with a nail file?

• Use a sharper nail file

• Soak the gel coat

• Skip the filing step

• Apply more gel polish

What is the key to a perfectly clean and even cut?

• The temperature of the hand bath

• How well you have lifted the cuticle and removed the dead skin

• The sharpness of your scissors

• The type of gel polish used