Miladys' Standard 14th Edition: Part 5- Nail Services

Square nail

• Nail shape completely straight across the free edge; no rounding at the outside edges.

• Nail shape with rounded edges and a tapered point.

• Nail shape that is wider at the base and narrows towards the tip.

• Nail shape that is flat and has a curved free edge.

Basalt

• Dark, fine-grained volcanic rock used in hot stone massage.

• Light, coarse-grained sedimentary rock commonly found in riverbeds.

• Brightly colored igneous rock used in jewelry making.

• Soft, porous rock used for making sculptures.

Color Fading

• A nail art technique where one color fades into another.

• A method of applying a single solid color to nails.

• A technique that involves using glitter on nails.

• A style of nail art that uses only black and white colors.

Foot Soaks

• Products put into the pedicure bath water to soften the skin on the feet; professionally formulated foot soaks cleanse and deodorize the feet without being overly harsh.

• A type of lotion used to moisturize the skin after a pedicure.

• A method of exfoliating the feet using a pumice stone.

• A type of nail polish used during pedicures.

Stylus

• Tool with a solid handle and rounded ball tip on each end; can range in size, used to create nail art.

• Device used for measuring angles in geometry.

• Instrument for writing or drawing, typically with ink.

• Tool used for cutting and shaping wood.

medium-grit abrasives

• Boards and buffers 150–180 grit; used to smooth and refine surfaces; also used to shorten natural nails.

• Coarse-grit abrasives used for heavy filing and shaping.

• Fine-grit abrasives used for polishing and finishing surfaces.

• Ultra-fine abrasives used for buffing and adding shine.

Partial-well tip

• Nail tip that is usually altered at the well line to expose more of the natural nail.

• A type of nail tip that is completely opaque and does not show the natural nail.

• A nail tip designed for extreme length without any alteration.

• A nail tip that is used exclusively for artificial nails without any natural exposure.

Pedicure

• A cosmetic service performed on the hands by a licensed cosmetologist.

• A cosmetic service performed on the feet that includes exfoliating the skin and callus reduction.

• A medical procedure for treating foot ailments.

• A type of massage therapy focused on the legs.

oval nail

• Conservative nail shape; thought to be attractive on most hands; similar to a squoval nail shape with even more rounded corners.

• A nail shape that is completely straight with sharp edges.

• A nail shape that is wide and flat, resembling a rectangle.

• A nail shape that is pointed and tapered at the ends.

Toenail Clippers

• Specifically designed for shortening toenails; larger than fingernail clippers with curved or straight jaws to cut thicker nails.

• Used primarily for cutting hair and must be used with caution.

• Designed for trimming cuticles and shaping nails.

• A tool for removing calluses and dead skin from feet.