NAIL ENHANCEMENT
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NAIL ENHANCEMENT [neyl-en-hahns-muhnt]
What it is: A natural nail that is enhanced with artificial nail products to be longer, stronger and/or more beautiful.
When to use: To lengthen, strengthen, beautify or to correct a flawed natural nail.
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NAIL CREAM
NAIL CREAM [neyl-kreem]
What it is: Used on the natural nail and surrounding skin to condition and protect, it acts as a barrier product, which contains ingredients designed to seal the surface and hold sub-dermal moisture in the skin.
How to use it: Rub and massage into the nail and surrounding skin to stimulate the matrix by increasing blood circulation, while conditioning and protecting the nail. Aids in healing and repairing damage, helps address any roughness and softens tough skin at the eponychium.
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NAIL CLIPPER
NAIL CLIPPER [neyl-klips]
What it is: An implement designed specifically to shorten the free-edge of fingernails and toenails safely, quickly and efficiently.
How to use it: Use during a manicure or pedicure to shorten the nails. Sometimes used to shorten plastic nail tips when a tip cutter is not present.
How to disinfect it: Scrub with soap and water, and dry. Then submerge in hospital grade disinfectant.
How to store it: After disinfection and sanitization, store covered, in a clean dry area.
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NAIL ART BRUSHES
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NAIL ART BRUSHES [neyl-ahrt-bruhsh]
What it is: A set of brushes designed specifically for small detailed designs on nails.
How to use it: Specific brushes are used for shading, highlighting, detailing, outlining, blending and contouring nail art designs.
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MULTI-USE IMPLEMENT
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MULTI-USE IMPLEMENT [muhl-tee-yooz, im-pluh-muhnt]
What it is: Also known as reusable implements; these are tools used in a nail service that are generally stainless steel and must be properly cleaned and disinfected between clients.
How to disinfect: After each client, sanitize implements by washing in hot soapy water and scrubbing with a nylon brush. Dry with a clean towel. Next submerge in disinfectant for the manufacturer’s recommended time. Remove the implements from disinfectant, rinse, pat dry and store.
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MOLDING
MOLDING [mohld-ing]
What it is: Process by which a greater degree of curve is created in an artificial nail by applying slight pressure along either sidewall.
How it is done: This process is undertaken on a sculpted liquid & powder nail before it is fully cured and still malleable, by applying pressure with the thumbs.
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MOISTURIZER
MOISTURIZER [mois-chuh-rahy-zer]
What it is: A preparation (such as a lotion or cream) applied to the skin to prevent or relieve dryness.
How to use it: Used in nail services to help treat dry skin and prevent it from drying out again. Moisturizers do this by holding water in the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the skin. (Lanolin, the conditioning secretion from sheep’s skin found in their wool, is an ingredient used in many skin and hair care products used for its moisturizing ability.)
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MIXED MEDIA
MIXED MEDIA [mikst-mee-dee-uh]
What it is: Describes nail art in which more than one nail art medium is used to create a design.
How it is used: Popular as a category in nail competitions, mixed media nail art is used for editorial work, magazine covers, fantasy creations and boxed artwork to showcase a variety of skills and techniques, while stretching creative boundaries.
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MASSAGE
MASSAGE [muh-sahzh]
What it is: The manipulation of the soft tissues of the body using stroking, kneading, rolling and pressing actions.
How it is used: Used in manicure and pedicure services to relax and rebalance the body to complete the treatment and give the client an all over feeling of wellbeing.
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MANICURE BRUSH
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MANICURE BRUSH [man-i-kyoor bruhsh]
What it is: A small brush with firm bristles used for scrubbing and cleaning the fingernails and toenails.
How to use it: Use with water and soap before and during a manicure or pedicure to clean the fingernails and toenails. Use dry for removing filing dust and other particles during a nail enhancement service.
How to disinfect it: Wash with soap and water and dry. Then submerge in hospital grade disinfectant.
How to store it: After disinfection and sanitization, store covered, in a clean dry area.