RB Ch. 21: Pedicuring

A cosmetic service performed on the feet by a licensed cosmetologist or nail technician that includes trimming, shaping, and polishing toenails; exfoliating skin; and massaging the feet is called (a)   .

• exfoliation

• a manicure

• a pedicure

• a reflexology service

A pedicure includes all of the following EXCEPT (a)   .

• trimming and shaping the toenails

• treating a foot disease

• exfoliating skin

• a foot massage

Pedicures achieve all of the following EXCEPT:

• They are good income producers.

• They can be important preventive health services.

• They create loyalty in clients.

• They speed the growth of toenails.

A fully plumbed pedicure chair has all of the following features EXCEPT (a)   .

• is portable

• is equipped with a massage feature

• is equipped with a warmer

• is difficult to disinfect

Basin soak baths are typically made of (a)   .

• stainless steel or glass

• glass or plastic

• stainless steel or ceramic

• glass or ceramic

Pedicure products designed for use in the pedicure bath are called (a)   .

• callus softeners

• masks

• exfoliating scrubs

• foot soaks

Pedicure supplies are kept organized by using (a)   .

• a pedicure cart

• a manicure table

• Ziploc baggies

• a filing system

Stones used in upscale pedicure services are typically (a)   .

• granite

• pumice

• obsidian

• basalt

The technician’s pedicuring stool is usually low to make it (a)   easier for the technician to work on the feet.

• more efficient and

• economically

• ergonomically

• more accessible and

The pedicure footbath soak container is filled with (a)   water and a product to soak the client’s feet.

• cool

• warm

• cold

• hot