MANICURE
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MANICURE [man-i-kyoor]
What it is: A professional cosmetic treatment of the hands involving cutting, shaping, and often painting of the nails, removal of the cuticles and softening of the skin. Specialist and luxury manicures include the use of paraffin wax, hot mitts, deep cleansing creams, masks and massage techniques.
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LIQUID & POWDER NAIL ENHANCEMENT
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LIQUID & POWDER NAIL ENHANCEMENT [LIK-wid AND POW-der NAYL en-HAHNS-ment]
What it is: Created by combining a monomer liquid mixed with polymer powder to create a bead that is then applied to the nail in the form of sculpting on a form or as an overlay; can be over tips.
How to use it: A traditional acrylic is a mix of liquid monomer and acrylic powder, which when mixed together, is applied to the nail to air cure and is then filed & shaped to the artist’s style.
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LINT-FREE WIPE
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LINT-FREE WIPE [lint-free-wahyp]
What it is: Lint-free wipes are created from a tighter weave of cotton, so the wipe does not shed any material/fabric and contaminate or stick any debris to the nail during a service.
How to use it: Used to clean implements and cleanse nails before, during and after services where any contamination and debris must be removed to leave a squeaky clean nail. Lint-free wipes do not leave any fibres behind.
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LACQUER
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LACQUER [Lacker]
What it is: AKA enamel, nail polish. A bottle & brush formula of polymer resins, plastisizers, solvents & pigments that create a hard, flexible nail coating.
How to use it: Used to beautify or strengthen the nail.
How to apply it: Most often used with a base coat, then 2 layers of color, then finished with a shiny or matte top coat.
How to remove it: Apply acetone or polish remover on a cotton pad, then gently press to the nail & slowly pull off the nail polish towards the free edge.
How to store it: Store with lids tightly closed in a cool, dry place & keep away from heat & light.
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KERATIN CELLS
KERATIN CELLS [ker-uh-tin, sels]
What it is: The building blocks that create the layers of the nail plate.
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INSURANCE
INSURANCE [in-shoor-uhns]
What it is: Nail professionals need to take out public and property liability insurance. This protects the nail tech from accidents, allergic reactions and anything associated with their products. There is also employer’s insurance as well as buildings and contents.
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IMPLEMENTS
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IMPLEMENTS [im-pluh-ments]
What it is: Specialist tools/utensils used to perform nail services. Implements can be multi or single-use and manufactured for purpose.
How to use it: Each implement has a specific job during the nail service; these include metal nail clippers, metal or glass nail files, tip cutters (for cutting artificial nail tips), nail nippers for nipping away hangnails, efile bits, stork scissors for cutting fiberglass mesh, cuticle pusher for gently pushing back the proximal nail fold.
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 at least 10 minutes. Then dry and store. If the tools have come into contact with any bodily fluids, then sterilize them in an appropriate sterilizer.
Nail files and buffers (emery boards) require brushing off the debris, washing in soapy water and spraying with appropriate disinfectant. Ideally you will have a set that is allocated to each client, so there is no cross contamination.
How to store: Place in a clean, dry place (a drawer lined with clean paper towels) away from any unclean tools.
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HYPONYCHIUM
HYPONYCHIUM [hi-po-nik-e-uhm]
What it is: Located just under the free edge of the natural nail, it’s living tissue that creates a seal between the nail plate and nail bed along the distal nail plate.
What it’s for: It’s purpose is to act as a barrier from germs and debris; preventing external substances from gaining access.
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GLUE
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GLUE [gloo]
What it is: A type of adhesive that is applied in liquid form, which dries to then hold two materials together.
How to use it: Adhesive is used to adhere nail tips to the natural nail for a tip and overlay service.
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GEL POLISH
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GEL POLISH [jel-pol-ish]
What it is: A chip-resistant brush-on pigmented oligomer in an opaque bottle or pot that cures when exposed to UV or LED light.
How to use it: Developed to create long-lasting, durable nail color. Use on clients that want a chip-resistant polish for 2-3 weeks of wear. Dries immediately once cured.
How to apply it: Most often used with a base coat, then 2 layers of color, then finished with a shiny or matte top coat with each layer being cured.
How to remove it: Apply acetone or product remover to a cotton pad, gently press to the nail & wrap with a foil. Soak according to manufacturer’s instructions.
How to store it: Store with lids tightly closed in a cool, dry place & keep away from heat & light.