SCRUBS
SCRUBS [scrubz]
What it is: Water or oil-based exfoliant that can contain mild, gritty abrasives and moisturizers. Often made from salt, sugar or fruit kernals.
How to use it: Used to help remove dry, flaky skin, open pores and leave skin smooth and moisturized. Also used in pedicures to reduce and smooth calluses.
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SANITIZER
SANITIZER [san-i-tahy-zer]
What it is: A substance used to reduce or eliminate pathogens on skin or surfaces.
How to use it: Used on client and professional before service begins. Used on surfaces and tools between clients.
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RUSSIAN ALMOND
RUSSIAN ALMOND [ruhsh-uhn al-mend]
What it is: A form of extreme nail that is sculpted to resemble an almond nut shape with exaggerated lower arches to creating an angle at the tip. It has the appearance of a square pipe nail from the side view with apex placed in the middle of the natural nail bed. Looks beautiful with very long and deep nail bed.
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REFLEXOLOGY
REFLEXOLOGY [ree-flexs-AHL-uh-jee]
What it is: A massage technique that stimulates reflex points on the feet, hands and head that are linked to different parts of the body.
How to use it: A salon service used to relieve tension and believed to help treat illness.
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PROXIMAL NAIL FOLD
PROXIMAL NAIL FOLD [prok-suh-muhl-neyl-fohld]
What it is: A fold of skin at the base of the nail plate working in unison with the eponychium to seal and prevent pathogens from entering the nail’s matrix.
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PROTEIN HARDENER
PROTEIN HARDENER [proh-teen-hahr-dn-er]
What it is: A combination of clear polish, vitamins and protein, such as collagen and calcium. It is used to strengthen/harden and reinforce weak, peeling and brittle nails.
How to use it: It’s applied directly onto the natural nail and can be used as a base before polish.
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PRIMARY COLORS
PRIMARY COLORS [prahy-mer-ee]
What it is: Comprising red, blue and yellow; they cannot be mixed from other colors; other colors are made from mixing them.
How to use it: When mixed they are the source of all other colors.
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POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE [poh-TAS-ee-um hy-DRAHK-syd]
What it is: A chemical compound used in various concentrations that helps to stabilize the pH of skincare, haircare, nail products, soaps and detergents.
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PLASTIC PUSHER
PLASTIC PUSHER [plas-tik poosh-er]
What it is: AKA hoof stick; a plastic pusher with a rubber end that is used to push the surrounding nail skin during a manicure.
How to use it: Used instead of a metal nail pusher for sensitive clients or for homecare between salon visits.
How to disinfect: Scrub with soap and water and dry. Then submerge in hospital grade disinfectant.
How to store: After disinfection and sanitization, store covered, in a clean dry area.
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PHALANGES
PHALANGES [fuh-lan-jeez]
What it is: The bones that make up the fingers and toes. The fingertip bone, which determines the overall length, shape, curvature and spread of the nail unit. Each hand and foot has 14 phalanges. Each finger and toe has three, except for the thumbs and big toes that house two phalanges.