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WorksheetsNail Care Milady
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
How many coats of polish color are standard for coverage?
one
two
three
four
How many weeks of treatments might a client with scaly feet need?
1 to 2 weeks
2 to 4 weeks
3 to 6 weeks
4 to 8 weeks
Which finger would you not measure with the others when making sure enhancements are even?
index
middle
ring
pinky
What is the slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the nail plate's free edge?
the matrix
the sidewall
the hyponychium
the paronychia
The natural nail itself is technically referred to as the .
nail cuticle
matrix
onyx
What should you do when a client wants a nail enhancement removed?
File down the nail enhancement.
Soak the nails in acetone.
Lift off the enhancement.
Let the nails grow out.
How would you avoid a heat spike and discomfort for your client when curing?
Make sure the client's nails are perfectly clean.
Avoid using the curing light for too long.
Do a test to see if the client is allergic to gels.
Apply a thin layer of gel.
How long does it take for toenail plates to be fully replaced?
4 to 6 months
6 to 9 months
9 to 12 months
12 to 18 months
What is one of the most popular nail services you will do as a cosmetologist?
create realistic-looking French manicures using polish
create longer, stronger nails using nail enhancements
create nail looks that last for multiple weeks
create clean, natural, and healthy-looking nails
A 2-week maintenance service is known as what?
backfill
viscosity
dip system
overlaying
What should you do right after applying the powder to all ten fingers in a dip system?
Dust off the excess powder.
Wipe your brush on a lint-free towel.
Apply another base coat.
Apply an activator.
What would you use to provide strength, structure, and support to a nail?
forms
nail adhesive
overlay
nail tips
Which of the following multiuse implements should be used to remove dead skin?
nail nippers
tweezers
nail clippers
metal pusher
Which nail shape would you recommend to a client who has not had a manicure before and would like a more conservative shape?
oval nail
square nail
pointed nail
squoval nail
What would you recommend to a client who is dealing with weak nails and could use the benefits of collagen on the nails?
gel polish
nail hardener
base coat
top coat
What is often the most memorable part of the manicure?
nail shaping
color selection
massage
finished product
The may appear to be thinner after enhancements have been removed.
nail plates
matrix
onyx
How might you help a client soften the skin of the feet and set the stage for the rest of the pedicure?
Give the client a foot soak.
Apply a foot mask.
Put on a foot lotion.
Give the client an exfoliating scrub.
Be sure to choose an application brush that has the following qualities EXCEPT .
small
flat
nylon
How might you help a client who wants to tighten and tone the skin on the feet?
Give the client a foot soak.
Apply a foot mask.
Put on a foot lotion.
Give the client an exfoliating scrub.
What is the technique used to signal to clients that the massage is ending?
acupuncture
reflexology
feathering
effleurage
If your client has , ensure the entire leg is supported, including behind the knees and ankles.
involuntary movement
diabetes
visual impairment
How would you make sure nail enhancement products can adhere properly to the nail plate?
Use quality nail-enhancement products.
Ensure that the client has not had any type of nail enhancement for 4 to 6 weeks to let the nail heal.
Make sure the nail has been filed properly.
Make sure the nail is clean and free of moisture and oil.
What should a cosmetologist wear when using callus softeners?
safety glasses
gloves
safety glasses and gloves
hair nets
Which of the following materials would corrode during disinfection and sterilization?
plastic
wood
stainless steel
nickel-plated metal
The scope of practice for cosmetologists and nail technicians can be found in state cosmetology laws or statues under .
Reports
Summary
Outline
A is where the free edge of the nail meets the nail bed.
stress line
rebalance line
dip line
The highest point in the nail is known as what?
undersides
apex
stress area
C-curve
What is the water content of a healthy nail?
0 to 5 percent
10 percent
15 to 25 percent
30 percent
Which type of file would you use for thinning an enhancement and preparing for a refill?
coarse-grit
medium-grit
fine-grit
buffer
______________ gels may have an inhibition layer.
polymer
building
soak-off
finishing
A shiner is a and is used to create high shine on a natural nail or nail enhancement.
coarse-grit file
medium-grit file
fine-grit file
If your client has , be clear and describe colors, giving examples.
painful joints
a caregiver present
visual impairment
Which product contains aloe and other skin softening agents when you purchase it at a beauty supply store instead of a local hardware store?
primer
adhesions
acetone
polymers
Any method of securing a layer of fabric or paper on a nail to increase its strength and durability is referred to as .
backfill
stress strip
rebalance
What type of file should you use when you see some lifting of the product around the cuticles and sidewalls?
coarse-grit
medium-grit
fine-grit
buffer
When buffing the nail, be sure to buff down to the .
proximal nail fold
ventral floor
lateral folds
What brush is most often used for monomer liquids?
oval
round
square
squoval
Which nail grows the slowest?
thumbnail
index fingernail
middle fingernail
ring fingernail
Justin is interested in using a resin as a top coat. What type of viscosity should he use?
colorless
textured
thinner
thicker
How can clients extend the life and beauty of their nail enhancement?
regular maintenance
quality products
client upkeep at home
Nail soaks
Which tool is shaped like a two-sided nail file and creates shine on nails?
plastic-backed pads
medium-grit abrasives
buffer
wooden pusher
What is the living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows toward the free edge?
cuticle
sidewalls
nail bed
matrix
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 show how dark or light the client's natural nails already are.
It helps show which color will complement the client's skin tone.
It helps the client focus on only a few colors.
It helps determine which colors will look good under harsh light.
Which of the following nail diseases is associated with rapidly growing and contagious bacteria that can cause an infection, and in early stages is seen as a yellow-green spot?
onycholysis
paronychia
tinea pedis
pseudomonas aeruginosa
What term is used to describe any product added to the natural nail to increase strength and beauty?
nail enhancement
nail tip
nail form
nail extension
What shape is the apex?
round
square
squoval
oval
Where should you place your fingers (except thumb) when performing a foot massage?
on the side of the foot
on the top of the foot
on the bottom of the foot
on the toes
Marcus, a cosmetology student, is trying to figure out how to make a nail enhancement. He knows he needs to use polymer powder but isn't sure what to mix it with. What would you advise him to add?
cyanoacrylate
monomer liquid
monomer powder
nail primer
Which of the following has an electric option and occurs after a massage to add a special touch to pedicures?
foot mitts
pedicure cart
pedicure footbath
pedicure footrest
What is the massage movement that entails kneading, lifting, squeezing, and pressing of the tissue called?
effleurage
pétrissage
tapotement
vibration
Which of the following can cause a ticklish sensation during a foot massage?
a. a light, loose grip
b. a gentle, firm grip
c. a tight, firm grip
d. a quick, pinching grip
53. A dish holds a minimal amount of product for one service use.
dappen
resting
wetting
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?
scrub manicure
spot-be-gone manicure
natural resources manicure
anti-aging manicure
When a nail enhancement lifts, cracks, or breaks, what may happen to the natural nail?
An infection can occur.
The nail plate will be paper-thin.
The nail will develop a stress area.
The nail will become flexible.
When performing a foot and leg massage, be aware of all of the following EXCEPT:
the client's health, including circulatory problems or arthritis
how ticklish the client is
maintaining a touch connection with the client
changing gloves before the service
Which of the following is the step of the consultation that would occur first, after the client has filled out the consultation form?
Discuss the preferred nail shape.
Discuss the service.
Check the nails and skin.
Discuss past nail services.
Art that protrudes from the nail is called .
catalysts
inlaid designs
nail primer
Pedicures were rarely performed up to and through the .
1970s
1980s
1990s
What are designs inside a nail enhancement created by sandwiching nail art between two product layers?
3-D nail art
catalysts
inlaid designs
nail primer
What does polymer mean?
many units
one unit
initiator(s)
catalyst(s)
What would you recommend to a client who likes the look of traditional nails but often damages the nails immediately after service?
traditional polish
gel polish
half-moon manicure
hard gel extension
What can you do if gel cures on your brush?
Soak it in acetone.
Use it for gels from that point forward.
Nothing, as it will be ruined and cannot be repaired.
Clean it in warm, soapy water.
How long do dip nails last?
7 days
14 days
21 days
1 month
Curettes require gentle and careful maneuvers to remove debris from all of the following EXCEPT ____________.
the nail tip
the hyponychium
the eponychium
the nail folds
How many basic types of forms are there?
one
two
three
four
How should you dispose of leftover monomer liquid from a service?
Pour it into the unused polymer powder and discard in a plastic bag.
Pour it back into the bottle for later reuse.
Pour it directly into a plastic bag and discard.
Carefully pour it onto an absorbent paper towel and place in a plastic bag.
The following are true about nail resin systems EXCEPT:
Nail resins are used alone.
Nail resins provide flexibility.
Nail resins build strength.
Nail resins can be used on the nail tip.
Lucy and Claire are practicing extending the length of their nails. Their instructor is very impressed with their work, especially because they only recently learned how to apply them. What did the instructor recently teach the students how to use?
nail forms
nail primer
polymer powder
benzoyl peroxide
During what time of year do nail plates grow fastest?
winter
spring
summer
fall
Which type of nail form is usually sold in a ten-piece container?
disposable
reusable
natural
recycled
Misha is applying a nail resin and would like to speed up the time it takes to dry. What should she do?
Misha should use a resin with a thick viscosity.
Misha should use a resin with a thin viscosity.
Misha should put the resin on in one thick coat.
Misha should use the resin as a top coat.
How would you make sure that a nail enhancement is comfortable to wear?
Make the nail enhancement pliable.
Make sure the nail enhancement is short.
Round the nail enhancement.
Make the nail enhancement thin.
What is the fastest and easiest way to develop an optimal pedicure service?
using whatever the salon owner recommends
getting recommendations from other cosmetologists and mixing and matching their favorites
asking clients what they already like
using a single professional product line
For wrap maintenance, at what point should a small strip of fabric be cut to cover the regrowth area that does not have any fabric on it?
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
4 weeks
The following are reasons cosmetologists should have a thorough understanding of liquid and powder enhancements EXCEPT:
Liquid and powder nail enhancements are popular services.
Liquid and powder nail enhancements are lucrative services.
Knowing how to work with nail enhancement materials allows you to perform the service safely.
Liquid and powder services are the simplest nail enhancement to create.
What is the relationship between dip powder and liquid monomer?
Dip powders should be used with the liquid monomer as the base coat.
Dip powders should only be used with a liquid monomer when the nail enhancement will be on for a short time.
Most dip powders cannot be used with liquid monomer to create a nail.
Dip powder should always be used with liquid monomer.
How often should clients come in for maintenance?
every 1 to 2 weeks
every 2 to 3 weeks
every 3 to 4 weeks
every 4 to 6 weeks
When spring(s) into action, it causes monomer molecules to permanently link together into long polymer chains.
many units
one unit
catalyst(s)
Treatment manicures may have names that closely represent their purpose. Which manicure might use lightening age spot treatments?
scrub manicure
spot-be-gone manicure
natural resources manicure
anti-aging manicure
There are three versions of monomer used in the nail industry. Which is not recommended and is illegal in most states?
acrylic monomer
odorless monomer
ethyl methacrylate
methyl methacrylate
What is the consequence if your client is harmed while you perform an illegal service?
You will be personally liable.
You will be professionally liable.
You will be liable, personally and professionally.
You will be protected by the salon's insurance.
Which of the following pedicure products is often composed of mineral clay, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, and beneficial extracts?
foot soak
mask
foot lotion
exfoliating scrub
What is the linking of the oligomers together into a solid chemical-resistant material?
an exothermic reaction
viscosity
polymerization
overlaying
According to client salon surveys, what is considered to be the most enjoyed feature of any nail service?
massage
new nail color
time away from responsibilities
healthier looking toes and feet
Which of the following pieces of equipment is made from plastic, metal, glass, or ceramic?
autoclave
finger bowl
nail polish dryer
supply tray
are designed to be absorbed into the nail plate to increase flexibility and into the surrounding skin to soften and moisturize.
nail varnishes
nail creams
nail hardeners
What usually occurs during the client consultation when choosing the service that will be performed?
Cosmetologists usually do whatever clients want, even if they don't agree.
Clients usually do whatever the cosmetologists want, even if they don't agree.
Clients usually listen to what cosmetologists recommend.
Cosmetologists don't usually give their opinion on what the client should get.
A normal nail plate grows forward from the and extends over the tip of the finger.
sidewalls
cuticle
matrix
The proximal nail fold is the entire flap of skin that covers what?
the sidewall
the nail bed
the matrix
the free edge
How do you properly store monomer liquid and polymer powder products?
Store monomer liquid products and polymer powders together in a locked cabinet.
Store monomer liquid products and polymer powders together on top of the manicure table.
Store monomer liquid products separate from polymer powders in a cool, dark area.
Store monomer liquid products separate from polymer powders on top of the manicure table.
are used to make contact lenses, cements for mending broken bones, Plexiglas windows, and even makeup and other cosmetics.
monomer liquids
monomer powders
polymer powders
Which of the following is not a part of the natural nail unit?
nail plate
nail cuticle
matrix
onyx
All of the following are considerations you need to keep in mind when deciding on a nail shape EXCEPT .
length of fingers
shape of eponychium area
hobbies
What is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body called?
manicuring
pedicuring
massage
waxing
Which type of file would you use for refining and finishing?
coarse-grit
medium-grit
fine-grit
buffer
After applying a bead of gel to the nail, float it toward the .
nail plate
free edge
onyx
Curing lamp LED bulbs produce wavelengths of optical light from .
150 to 250 nanometers
365 to 405 nanometers
405 to 515 nanometers
is considered a science by many cosmetologists.
Giving a pedicure
Massage
Reflexology
Acrylic nails are nail enhancements that are based on mixing together which two substances?
monomer liquids and water
monomer liquids and polymer powders
monomer powders and polymer liquids
polymer powders and peroxide
