Tools
Nail Care1Multiuse implementsSingle-use implementsMetal
pusherNail nipperTweezersNail clippersMicrotrauma
Brushes and applicatorsWooden pusherNail BrushImplements
multiuse implements- these implements are generally stainless
steel. These implements can be used more than once and as long as
they are properly cleaned and disinfected between each client.
Single use implement- these are also known as disposable implements
and can be only used onceMetal pusher- also know as the cuticle
pusher. It Is uses to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural
nail plateIt is not to be used to push back the eponychium (living
skin at the base of the natural nail plate that covers the matrix
area)Nail nipper- stainless steel implement used to carefully trim
away dead skin around the nails. Tweezers- a small instrument used
for plucking out hairs and picking up small objects. Anail
clipper(also called anailtrimmer or nail cutter) is a hand tool
used to trim fingernails, toenails and hangnails.When clipping
nails clip from the sides towards the center of the nail in order
to prevent splittingImproper use of these tools can cause
microtrauma which is microscopic trauma or injury to the tissues.
This can lead to infections in the skin because the are unseen and
they allow microbes to enter the skin.
Single use implements are tools that can be used only
onceBrushes and applicators- brushes used to apply mask,
applicators used to scoop product out of a container to the skin.
If these items are unable to be properly disinfected according to
state laws then they must be discarded.Wooden pusher- used to
remove cuticle tissue from the nail plate and to clean under the
free edge of the nail 2Materials needed for a manicure GlovesDust
maskAbrasive nail files and buffersTwo way or three-way
bufferSingle use or terry cloth towelGauze, cotton balls or
plastic-backed padsPlastic or metal spatulas
Gloves are personal protective equipment worn to protect the
nail technician from microbes. Osha recommends nitrile to prevent
the absorption of chemicals into the skin. For each client a new
pair of gloves must be worn. Be sure to wash your hands after each
service and before putting on a new pair of glovesDust masks are to
be used when transferring chemicals to a new container or when
buffing and filing nailsAbrasive nail files and buffers are usually
single use items and they are available in many different types of
grits. The lower the grit is the more aggressive its action is
however they can be damaging to natural nails. Medium grit
abrasives are use to smooth and refine surfaces and can be used to
shorten and shape natural nails. Fine-grit abrasives are used for
buffing, polishing and removing very fine scratchesCloth towels
must be sanitized between clients and paper towels must be thrown
away after each use. White terry cloth towels are recommended
because they can be bleached allowing them to look cleaner for
longer.Gauze, cotton balls or plastic backed pads are often used to
remove nail polish. The plastic backed pads help protect your
fingers from excessive drying that can be caused by over use of
solvents. Plastic or metal spatulas must be used for removing
products from their containers to prevent contamination of the
products and spread of disease.
3Professional nail products neededSoapPolish removerNail creams,
lotions and oilsCuticle removersNail bleachColored polish, enamel,
lacquer or varnishGel polish productsBase coatsNail hardenerTop
coatNail polish dryerHand creams and lotionsNail
conditionersSunscreens
Soap is used to clean the cosmetologists and clients hands
before service begins. Soap is used as a infection control tool
during the preserviceThere are two types of polish removers that
can be used. Type 1 is acetone which is a colorless, inflammable
liquid, containing water, alcohol and ether and is used as a
solvent.The second type of polish remover is non-acetone based when
compared to acetone based removers it doesn't dissolve polish as
well. Both products can be very drying to the skin and cuticle so
it is important to take measures when using these.Nail cream,
lotions and oils are designed to soften dry skin around the nail
plate and to increase the flexibility of natural nailsCuticle
removers are designed to loosen and dissolve dead tissue on the
nail plate so that this tissue can be more easily removed from the
nail plate. These products are caustic and can be very damaging to
the skin surrounding the nail plate. Excessive exposure to these
products can lead to hang nails causing damage to the eponychium
Nail bleach are used on the nail plate and under the free edge in
order to remove yellow surface discoloration or stains. These
should be applied with a cotton tipped wooden pusher Colored polish
enamel lacquer or varnish are all colored coatings applied to the
nail plate and there are no real differences between the
products.Gel polish products is a form of nail color that lasts 10
to 21 days. This product is developed specifically for natural
nails. These polishes are dried under UV or LED lamp and require a
light cured base coat and topcoatBase coats- create a colorless
layer on the natural nail and promotes the adhesion of polish. It
also prevents the polish from staining the clients nailsNail
hardener are used to improve the surface hardness or durability of
weak or thin nail plates. These can be applied before the base coat
or after as a top coat protein hardeners is a combo of clear polish
and protein. Another type of hardener is dimethyl urea which is
used to add crosslinks and doesnt over harden the nails. The
provide a clear hard coating on the surface of the nail but do not
change or affect the nail plate. The products cant be applied to
already rigid or brittle and splitting nails.Top coats are applied
over colored polish to prevent chipping and to add a shine to the
finished nail.Nail polish dryer products are designed to be used as
a topcoat to create a faster drying process. They can be applied
with a dropper, brush or sprayed onto the nail.Hand creams and
lotions soften and smooth the hands.Nail conditioners contain
ingredients to reduce brittleness of the nail.Sunscreens are
lotions that protect the skin from uv radiation4Basic nail
shapesSquareSquovalRoundOvalPointed
The square nail is completely straight across the free edge with
no rounding at the outside edges.The squoval nail has a square free
edge that is rounded off at the corner edges. The round nail should
be slightly tapered and usually should extend just a bit past the
fingertipThe oval nail is a conservative nail shape that is thought
to be attractive on most womens hands. It is similar to a squaoval
nail with even more rounded corners. The pointed nail is suited to
thin hands with long fingers and narrow nail beds. The nail is
tapered and longer than usual to emphasize and enhance the slender
appearance of the hand. This nail shape is weaker and can break
easier. This shape isn't very suitable for the natural nails.5Nail
polish applicationUse four coats1- base coat2- polish coat3-polish
coat4- top coat
Nail ArtFrench manicureColor fadingColor
blockingMarbleizingStylus Embellishments 3-D art
The French manicure is the most popular nail art technique. You
can spice up this technique with embellishments and various
designs. Color fading is when one color fades into the other and
the meeting point is a combination of the two. This can be achieved
by applying the product more thickly and opaquely and then using
the product more thinly and translucently when meeting the other
color.Color blocking is the blocking or sectioning of color on the
nail. This look is achieved by polishing the entire nail with a
base color and then creating stripes or blocks with another color.
Marbleizing is swirled effect created when you combine two or more
colors while wet and then mix them on the nail with a marbleizing
tool which is known as a stylus. The stylus is a tool that has
multiple uses because of its design. The stylus has rounded ball
tips which can be used to create polka dots, eyes bubbles and much
more3d art is created using liquid monomer or polymer
powder.7MassageEffleurageFrictionPetrissage/kneadingTapotetmentvibration
The following movements are generally used when giving a massage
during a basic manicure.Effleurage is a succession of strokes in
which the hand glides over certain areas of the body with different
degrees of pressure.Petrissage is also know kneading. Which is the
lifting, squeezing and pressing of tissuesTapotement is a rapid
tapping or striking motion of the hands against the skin.Vibration
is a continous trembling or shaking movement applied by the hand
without leaving contact with the skin.8Mans manicure service Mens
nail shapesMens massageMens basic color
Men generally prefer short rounded nailsMen love the massage
portion of the manicure and prefer a firmer effleurage which is the
result from firm finger movements and longer firmer slides. Men
tend to prefer buffed nails clear gloss or a dull clear satin
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