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- list in order the active stage of bacteria?
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a) bacteria reproduce
b) grows rapidly
c) when fully grown it divides to create two cell - should a nail tech perform services on a client who has nail fungus?
- no
- list 3 ways you can prevent infections?
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1) sanitation
2) disinfection
3) sterilization
- define sanitization:
- = cleaning. residues must be removed before implements and equipment can be disinfected properly.
- why is it important to remove all residues before disinfecting implements?
- the disinfection is ineffective and it will contaminate the disinfection solution.
- regulatory agencies outline very specific rules pertaining to thoroughly pre-cleaning nonporous instruments with________ and ______ before ___________ solution.
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soap
hot h2o
immersing in disinfectant - list 4 chemical products commonly found on manicuring tables for technicians who perform advanced nail services:
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1) nail polish remover
2) acetone
3) cleaning/disinfecting solution
4) artificial nail products - list 3 ways you can lower your exposure to chemicals:
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1) ema - soaked gauze pads
2) trash can liners should be cleaned daily
3) techs always sanitize hands, arms, face, daily - list eleven early warning signs of over exposure to nail techs:
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1) dizziness
2) insomnia
3) tingling toes
4) fatigue
5) watery eyes
6) sore or dry throat
7) breathing problems
8) sluggishness and lightheadedness
9) lightheaded - list five signs of an allergic reaction:
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1) redness
2) aching
3) burning sensation
4) irritation
5) cracked dry skin
- list 4 easy ways to avoid allergic reactions:
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1) make sure products cure properly
2) avoid using large brush that holds too much monomer
3) avoid allowing artificial nail products to come into contact with skin
4) avoid smoothing acrylic with excess monomer - list five other safety hazards you need to take account for when working with clients:
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1) burns
2) choking
3) fainting
4) cuts
5) eye injury - the most widely used solvent in the nail industry is __________.
- acetone
- a chemical that causes two surfaces to stick together is ___________.
- adhesives
- always avoid ______ during application of adhesives.
- contact with skin
- primers ingredient that helps with adhesion is a ___________ acid.
- methacrylic
- name 3 personal developments that help a nail tech towards their career success
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1) healthy mind and body
2) effective communication
3) purposeful relationships - why is it important to maintain personal hygiene?
- we are constantly working close to our clients. the better we care for ourselves the more positively we will be perceived
- what are the 4 main health areas practitioners need to focus on?
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1) rest and relaxation
2) exercise
3) stress management
4) nutrition and hygiene - list 4 sources of infection:
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1) contact with open sores
2) exposure to coughing or sneezing
3) use of common drinking cups and towels
4) exposure to unsanitary conditions - List 3 things you can pursuade your clients to do:
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trust your abilities
depend on nail care products
commit to home care - List 5 types of sales promotions
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1. Gift with purchase
2. Holiday and seasonal promotions
3. referral promotions
4. monthy promotions
5. effective displays - List 4 expenses a salon owner incurs
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cost of improvements
salon equipment
insurance
employee salary - To be financially stable a nail tech much be able to:
- Identify her own personal strengths/weaknesses
- List 2 types of air brushes
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single action
dual action - How does an airbrush work?
- Air passes through, forcing the paint to come out in a fine, consistent mist
- Freehand painting is also known as:
- Flat nail art
- List 5 freehand brushes for nail art
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fan brush
spotter brush
flat brush
striper brush
round brush - List 3 classifications of colour that will aid you in selecting polish and paint colours
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primary colours
secondary colours
tertiary colours - which implement is used to trim the nail to desired length?
- Nail clipper
- If you accidentally touch the nails after the antiseptic has been applied, you must:
- apply the antiseptic again
- List 2 types of bits you can buy
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carbide bits
diamond bits - The industry standard for shank size is:
- 3/32
- How often should your file be cleaned?
- after every client
- Give 2 causes of heat when using an electric file
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filing on an angle
Applying pressure with the file - How are rings of fire created?
- filing down the natural nail or over-filing
- How would you remove a light-cured gel?
- Let it grow out or file it off
- How often should gel nails be maintained?
- every 2 - 4 weeks
- How do you know the amount of minutes needed under the gel light?
- check the application guide
- The gel will lift if it is brushed onto the:
- cuticle
- List 2 types of gel nails
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clear
coloured - List 2 things that regular maintenance of acrylic nails helps to prevent
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lifting
breaking - How do you know when the acrylic nail is dry?
- The sound it makes when you tap it
- what part of the sable brush is used to dab and press the acrylic?
- middle
- Where is the first ball of acrylic placed?
- The free edge or smile line
- What do monomer and polymer combine to create?
- the acrylic ball
- Name two items that combine to make up the acrylic nail
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liquid monomer
acrylic powder (polymer) - List 2 ingredients of acrylic nails
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liquid
powder - Another name for sculpted nails is:
- Artificial nails
- List 2 types of nail wraps
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fibreglass
silk - define nail wraps
- woven materials that are applied to the natural nails or nails with tips to add strength
- What are the 3 zones of the nail plate?
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Free edge
stress area
cuticle area - Name 4 nail tip application essentials
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1. nail adhesive
2. nail tips
3. disposable towel
4. tip cutter - List the steps to sizing a tip
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size c-curve
size contact area
size sidewall to sidewall - List 3 types of material out of which nail tips are made
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plastic
acetate
nylon - Name the 5 shapes of nails you can give to your client
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square
squoval
oval
round
stilleto - How is a square nail formed?
- Square - straight across and squared at the corners
- How is a squoval nail formed?
- Squoval - straight across with rounded corners
- How is an oval nail formed?
- Oval - tapered and rounded at the tips
- How is a round nail formed?
- Round - slightly tapered, generally kept short
- How is a stilleto nail formed?
- Stilleto - tapered to a slightly rounded point
- How can a nail tech correct hangnails?
- trim separated hangnail skin, moisturize, avoid massaging, recommend cuticle oil daily
- List and describe 4 symptoms of the nail or skin on which a nail tech should not work
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Onychomycosis - ringworm of the nail
paronychia - inflammation of the skin around the nail
onychia - inflammation of nail matrix
onychoptosis - shedding/falling off of the nail - Primers ingredient that helps with adhesion is a _________ acid
- methacrylic
- always avoid __________ during application of adhesives
- contact with skin
- a chemical that causes two surfaces to stick together is:
- adhesive
- The most widely-used solvent in the nail industry is:
- acetone
- list 5 other safety hazards you need to take account for when working with clients
-
burns
choking
fainting
eye injury
cuts - list 4 ways to avoid allergic reactions
-
1. avoid allowing artificial nail products to come into contact with skin
2. make sure products cure properly
3. avoid smoothing acrylic with excess monomer
4. avoid using a large brush that holds too much monomer - why is it important to remove all residues before disinecting implements?
- if step is skipped, the disinfection is ineffective because the residue will contaminate the disinfection solution
- Define sanitization
- lowest level of infection control
- List 3 ways you can prevent infections
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sanitization
disinfection
sterilization - List in order the active stages of bacteria
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-reproduce and grow
-absorb food
-divide to create 2 cells - what are the 4 main health related areas practitioners need to focus on?
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rest and relaxation
exercise
stress management
nutrition - why is it important to maintain good personal hygiene?
- helps promote & preserve the health of the community
- Name 3 personal developments that help a nail tech toward their career success
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health
positive attitude
good communication skills - what should you consider when choosing a chemical disinfectant?
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economical
regulations
easy to use
works quickly
safe for use with metal and plastic - List 4 chemicals commonly found on manicuring tables for technicians
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1. cleaning/disinfecting solutions
2. acetone
3. nail polish remover
4. artificial nail products - List 3 ways you can lower your exposure to chemicals
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EMA - soaked gauze pads
trash can liners changed daily
always sanitize hands/arms etc - List 10 early warning signs of over-exposure to nail technicians
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1. dizziness
2. watery eyes
3. sore throat
4. insomnia
5. tingling toes
6. runny nose
7. fatigue
8. slugishness
9. breathing problems
10. lightheadedness - list 5 signs of an allergic reaction
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redness
itching
burning sensation
irritation
cracked, dry skin - For success, the one basic selling goal is to meet the ______ of your clients.
- needs
- list 3 steps to closing a sale
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1. suggestive selling
2. wrap up, schedule another appointment
3. thank customer and invite back - list 5 methods of salon marketing
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1. word of mouth
2. business cards
3. rebooking
4. promotional literature
5. correspondance - List 3 things practitioners are building their careers with:
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professional relationships
building clientele
lifelong learning