Tag Archives: nail service

PUSHER

April 27, 2023
By Sean McWard

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PUSHER [poosh-er]

What it is: An implement with a spoon-shaped end, used to gently push back the eponychium to expose the excess cuticle attached to the nail plate.
How to use it: Used at the start of each service to gently push back the surrounding skin to expose the nail plate. Some pushers have a scraping end, shaped like half a nail nipper, that can gently scrape away the dead skin to clean the nail plate.
How to disinfect it: Scrub with soap and water, and dry. Next, submerge in hospital grade disinfectant for the recommended amount of time, then remove, rinse, dry and store.
How to store it: After disinfection and sanitization, store covered, in a clean dry area.

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PLASTIC PUSHER

October 4, 2022
By Sean McWard

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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VISCOSITY

AIRBRUSH

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09 Jun

OVERLAY

February 7, 2023
By Sean McWard

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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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WATTAGE

E-FILE FOOT PEDAL

PARAFFIN

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NAIL NIPPER

April 2, 2023
By Sean McWard

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NAIL NIPPER [neyl-nip-er]

What it is: A metal implement used to carefully trim away dead skin around the nails.
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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PARONYCHIA

ACETONE

VISCOSITY

09 Jun

NAIL FORM

April 2, 2023
By Sean McWard

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NAIL FORM [neyl-fawrm]

What it is: Often made of paper/mylar coated with adhesive backs, or pre-shaped plastic of aluminum; the nail form is placed under the free edge and used to extend the nail enhancement beyond the fingertip for additional length.

How it is used: Used as the foundation for creating an enhancement when sculpting with UV hard gel or the liquid & powder systems. Available in various sizes since extreme nail styling became popular.

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PH VALUE

ACRYLIC

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09 Jun

NAIL ENHANCEMENT

May 4, 2023
By Sean McWard

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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

October 4, 2022
By Sean McWard

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

October 4, 2022
By Sean McWard

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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FUNGUS

KERATIN CELLS

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MULTI-USE IMPLEMENT

March 31, 2023
By Sean McWard

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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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LINER BRUSH

CUTICLE OIL

SANITIZER

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MANICURE

May 4, 2023
By Sean McWard

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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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