Who bears the responsibility for ensuring that proper disinfection of the pedicure bath occurs?
-the technician
-the salon
-the client
-the salon and the technician
-the salon and the technician
Some improvements in the feet require more than one appointment in services referred to as a:
-set
-system
-series
-selection
-series
clients should be warned not to shave their legs within ____ a pedicure
-24 hours after
-48 hours after
-24 hours before
-48 hours before
-48 hours before
If a client wants to drift off during a pedicure it is recommended that you ______
-try to engage in pleasant conversation
-tell client about home care products you offer
-allow the client to drift off
-squeeze clients foot gently to keep them awake
-allow the client to drift off
how long are masks typically left on the skin
5-10 minutes
10-15 minutes
15-20 minutes
20-30 minutes
5-10 minutes
which implement must be used carefully to prevent trapping the skin of the toe in the jaws
-toenail nippers
-rasp
-finishing scissors
-curette
-toenail nippers
Many elderly clients have health issues that, when receiving pedicure services, require _____
-extra time
-medical supervision
-exceptionally gentle care
-special products
-exceptionally gentle care
a _____ is a small scoop shaped implement used for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium, hyponichium areas
-nail rasp
-curette
-nail brush
-tweezers
-curette
which of these is a metal implement with a grooved edge used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate
-nail clipper
-nail nipper
-nail rasp
-curette
-nail rasp
Which of these implements is commonly known as a pedicure paddle
-foot file
-nail rasp
-curette
-nail file
-foot file
Massage given during manicures and pedicures focuses on:
-draining lymphatic fluid
-muscle stimulation
-pain relief
-relaxation
-relaxation
Scaly feet commonly require _____ treatment in the salon
-daily
-weekly
-monthly
-yearly
-weekly
If a client books a standard pedicure and you discover that the feet are in unusually bad condition and will require more time than was scheduled, it is recommended that you:
-take as much time needed even if it pushes back your appointments
-send client
-do the best you can and let them know they should reschedule for a longer appointment in the future
an organic acid that derives originally from the bark of willow trees is
-potassium hydroxide
-urea
-salicylic acid
-distilled acid
-salicylic acid
a paraffin bath ______
-promotes circulation
-reduces product absorption
-increases inflammation
-cools the skin
-promotes circulation
Reflexology practitioners believe that stimulating or pressing certain reflexes or points on the feet can ___ to the specified areas.
-reflect positive energy
-decrease blood flow
-cause significant discomfort
-reverse the signs of aging
-reflect positive energy
In order to be on time for the next client, you should be polishing ___ after beginning a one-hour pedicure.
10-15 minutes
30-35 minutes
45-50 minutes
50-55 minutes
45-50 minutes
Exfoliating scrubs are usually ____ lotions that contain ____ as the exfoliating agent
-oil based/ an abrasive
-water based/ an abrasive
-emollient/ crystals
-glycerin/ granules
-water based/ an abrasive
when performing a foot massage during a pedicure you should grasp the foot between your thumb and fingers and the _____
-bottom of the foot
-heel area
-mid tarsal area
-ankle area
-mid tarsal area
Hot stones used in pedicures are smooth and typically _____
-granite
-basalt
-quartz
-slate
basalt
Products designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue are ____
-foot creams
-skin solvents
-callus softeners
-callus removers
-callus softeners
Which massage technique is used most with a pedicure?
-efflerauge
-petrissage
-tapotment
-reflexology
-efflerauge
which of the following should never be placed in the foot bath with the clients feet
-solution
-antiseptic
-magnesium salt
-disinfectant
-disinfectant
the chair a cosmo uses when performing a pedicure _____
-is usually high off the ground
-should be ergonomic
-must be inexpensive
-should be contemporary
-should be ergonomic
a concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clays moisturizing agents skin softeners and/ or other beneficial ingredients is ______
-a mask
-an exfoliant
-an emollient
-a scrub
-a mask