1. Manicuring and Pedicuring
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2. MANICURING AND PEDICURING
Manicure ( MAN-i-kyoor) —The artful treatment and care of the hands and nails
Pedicure (PED-i-kyoor) — The care of the feet and toenails

3. NAIL CARE TOOLS Equipment Manicure table with adjustable lamp
Technician and client chairs
Client cushion
Supply tray
Finger bowl
Container
Electric heater
Disinfectant container with lid

4. NAIL CARE TOOLS Implements Cuticle nipper Cuticle pusher Emery board
Nail brush
Nail buffer
Nail clippers
Orangewood stick
Tweezers

5. NAIL CARE TOOLS Sanitation for Implements
Wash with soap and warm water.
Completely immerse metal implements.
Store implements properly.
Figure 22-12

6. NAIL CARE TOOLS Nail Cosmetics Antiseptic Base coat Cuticle creams
Cuticle oil
Cuticle remover or solvent
Dry nail polish
Hand creams / lotion
Liquid nail polish / lacquer
Nail hardener / strengthener
Polish remover
Polish thinner
Top coat or sealer

7. NAIL CARE TOOLS MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)
Should be available on all the products you use
Should be kept for easy reference in a file or a notebook
Can be obtained from the company that supplies the product

8. NAIL CARE TOOLS Materials Absorbent cotton balls
Approved solution and jar sanitizer
Chamois
Cleanser
Cleansing tissue
Plastic cups
Plastic spatula
Powdered alum or alum solution
Terry cloth towel
Trash container

9. THE MANICURE TABLE Preparing the Table Sanitize table and drawer.
Place towel over cushion.
Place finger bowl.
Arrange metal implements and orangewood stick.
Arrange cosmetics.
Place disinfected abrasive and fresh emery boards.
Attach bag for waste.
Prepare fresh disinfectant solution.

10. CLIENT CONSULTATION Client Consultation Conduct prior to service.
Complete client record.
Health record
Service and product record
Discuss the
client’s general health.
skin and nail health.
lifestyle and needs.
services available.
Refer any applicable disorders to a physician.

11. CLIENT CONSULTATION Two Parts of Consultation Consultation Hints
Analysis
Recommendations
Consultation Hints
Focus on client.
Look directly at client when speaking.
Support your recommendations with facts and information.
Be friendly and helpful.

12. CLIENT CONSULTATION Choosing Nail Shape Five Nail Shapes
Shape of hands
Length of fingers
Shape of cuticles
Type of work client does
Five Nail Shapes
Square
Round
Oval
Pointed
Squoval

13. HAND AND ARM MASSAGE Apply lotion to fingers and wrist.
Limber the wrist.
Limber the top of the hand and finger joints.
Massage palm to relax hand.
Taper each finger.
Repeat all steps on other hand.
Massage arm from wrist to elbow.
Massage elbow with circular motion.
Stroke arm in opposite directions from elbow to wrist .

14. THE PLAIN MANICURE Pre-service Sanitize the table.
Sanitize all equipment, tools, and implements.
Set up the table.
Wash your own hands.
Cordially greet your client.
Remove all client jewelry.
Have client wash hands.
Perform client consultation.

15. THE PLAIN MANICURE During the Procedure Post-service
Discuss products used.
Explain how to use products between services.
Before applying polish, have client replace jewelry, locate car keys, pay for service, and so forth.
Post-service
Schedule next appointment.
Give appointment information to client in writing.
Clean work area and dispose of all used materials.
Sanitize table, equipment, tools, and implements.
Record service information on client’s record card.

16. THE PLAIN MANICURE Nail Problems French Manicure Men’s Manicure
File nails round or square.
Apply dry polish instead of liquid.
Buff nails.
Lift buffer after each stroke.
Wash and dry fingertips.
Nail Problems
Loose skin around nail
Callus skin around nail
Stains on fingernails
French Manicure
Nail polished in translucent color
Edge polished in opaque color

17. THE OIL MANICURE Heat oil to comfortable temperature.
Perform plain manicure; place hand in oil.
Massage hands and wrists with oil.
Remove oil from hands with damp towel.
Wipe each nail with polish remover before applying base coat.
Complete as you would plain manicure.

18. ELECTRIC MANICURE Given with a portable device with a small motor
Attachments include:
emery wheel.
cuticle pusher.
callus attachment.
chamois buffer.

19. PEDICURES The Technician’s Role Equipment, Implements, Materials
Refer medical disorders to a podiatrist.
Never perform service on feet with a contagious disease.
Equipment, Implements, Materials
Client’s chair with armrests
Low stool for technician
Basin
Waterproof apron
Two towels
Liquid soap
Antiseptic foot spray
Toe separators
Cuticle nippers
Toenail clippers
Cotton pledgets
Witch hazel
Foot lotion or cream
Foot powder
Pedicure slippers
Toenail nippers

20. PEDICURES Foot and Leg Massage
A good foot massage is an excellent way to build client loyalty.
Foot massage may be extended up to the knee.
Do not massage shinbone or above the knee.
Figure 22-53

21. SAFETY RULES Cover and label all containers.
Have dry hands when holding or moving containers.
Take care with sharp or pointed implements.
Do not clean under nails with sharp, pointed implements.
Bevel sharp nail edge with an emery board.
Do not file too deeply into nail corners.
Avoid excessive friction in nail buffing.
Apply antiseptic immediately if skin is cut.
Avoid pushing cuticle back too far.
Avoid too much pressure at base of nail.
Do not work on nail if area is inflamed or infected.

22. PROCEDURE FOR BLOOD SPILLS
If bleeding occurs, stop service until implement is cleaned and disinfected.
Immediately put on gloves and inform client.
Apply slight pressure to bleeding with cotton and antiseptic.
Apply alum powder or solution to stop bleeding from small cuts.
Apply bandage if necessary.
Place any blood-contaminated disposable implements and materials in a sealed plastic bag.
Remove gloves and wash hands with soap and warm water.
Complete service as called for.
Disinfect all implements that have come in contact with blood in an EPA-registered disinfecting solution.

23. SUMMARY
Regular hand and foot care are important to good hygiene and wellness.
A professional technician never downplays the importance of manicure and pedicure services.
There is no reason why a woman or man should not have well-manicured hands and attractive nails.
The professional technician who offers quality manicures and pedicures will be doing clients a great service as well as generating increased personal revenue.