PH VALUE
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pH balancer
PH VALUE [pH val-yoo]
What it is: A figure expressing the acidity or alkalinity of a substance working within the scale from 1 -14. 1 is the most acidic, 7 is neutral, 14 is the most alkaline.
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PEDICURE
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PEDICURE [PED-ih-kyoor]
What it is: A cosmetic service performed on the feet by a licensed cosmetologist or nail professional. Can include exfoliating the skin and callus reduction, as well as trimming, shaping and polishing toenails; a pedicure often includes foot massage and can have luxury add-ons for a more specialist treatment such as paraffin wax, heated booties, masques.
Why to use it: A therapeutic service that removes dead and hard callused skin, while shaping and treating toenail conditions. Can be cosmetic and for pampering purposes as well as for physical improvement.
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PATHOGEN
PATHOGEN [path-uh-juhn]
What it is: A bacteria, virus or fungi that has reached a population size large enough to cause disease or illness in humans. Simply known as a germ.
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PARONYCHIA
PARONYCHIA [par-uh-nik-ee-uh]
What it is: Bacterial infection that causes redness, swelling and tenderness of the eponychium and/or lateral walls.
How to use it: Seek medical advice.
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PARAFFIN
PARAFFIN [par-uh-fin]
What it is: A petroleum by-product that has excellent sealing properties (barrier qualities) to hold moisture in the skin and make it supple. It is know as a paraffin wax treatment in the salon.
How to use it: Classed as a luxury treatment on the salon menu, when used in a manicure or pedicure it will soften, moisturize and cleanse the skin. It helps to open the skin’s pores and allow dead skin cells to be easily removed. It is applied warm and then covered in cling film and mitts or booties. The heat helps the paraffin wax to open up the pores, then any added nutrients are able to move into the epidermis.
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OVERLAY
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.8 Oz./28 g.- Approx. 60 sets
OVERLAY [oh-ver-lay]
What it is: An artificial nail product that coats the natural nail and/or a tip extension.
How to use it: Use professional nail enhancement systems such as L&P, light-cured gels or resin systems to smooth, protect, strengthen and beautify the nail surface.
How to store: Follow manufacturer’s directions on how to store your artificial nail products.
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OVEREXPOSURE
OVEREXPOSURE [oh-ver-ik-spoh-zher]
What it is: The overexposure principle notes that every chemical has a safe and an unsafe level of exposure and you won’t be harmed unless you repeatedly exceed the safe level.
Why it occurs: Over-exposure is caused by prolonged and repeated exposure beyond levels specified as safe by the regulator/manufacturer. Prolonged and repeated exposure to a substance can cause an allergy, however, all chemical products are safe when used correctly. Sadly, once an allergic reaction occurs, it is for life.
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OVAL NAIL
OVAL NAIL [oh-vuhl neyl]
What it is: A conservative nail shape that is thought to be attractive on most women’s hands. It’s similar to a squoval nail with even more rounded corners. This shape makes fingers look longer and appear more slender.
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ORGANIC
ORGANIC [or-gan-ik]
What it is: Carbon-containing substances. All living things are organic.
How to use it: Organic farming of ingredients used in the beauty industry means the resulting produce contains no toxins, GMOs, chemicals, artificial additives or preservatives.
How to spot it: Check the label of hand & nail products, such as certification from the UK’s Soil Association, COSMOS for European certification devised by five organisations BDIH (Germany), Cosmebio (France), Ecocert (France), ICEA (Italy) and the Soil Association (Great Britain).
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ORANGEWOOD STICK
ORANGEWOOD STICK [awr-inj-wood-stik]
What it is: A disposable slender, thin stick like a pencil usually made from orangewood with tapered ends that proffer one with a point and one rounded for manicuring.
How to use it: Used by nail professionals for cleaning debris from under the free edge, along the sidewalls, for cleaning up polish and many applications in nail art too.
How to store it: Orangewood sticks are disposable and thrown away after each client.