| A | B |
| A manicuring table lamp should use a __________ incandescent bulb or a fluorescent bulb. | 40 - to - 60 watt |
| Fine-grit abrasives are designed for removing very fine scratches and: | buffing and polishing |
| It takes approximately _______ to properly clean and disinfect implements after each use. | 20 minutes |
| Nail products should be removed from the containers using a: | plastic or metal spatula |
| Cuticle remover is an example of what type product when servicing the nails: | loosens and dissolves dead tissue |
| Success in nail polish application is achieved by using four coats including: | one base coat, two coats of polish color, and one top coat |
| A standard manicuring table: | is usually 16 to 21 inches wide |
| If a single client is going to have both a manicure and a pedicure, how many pairs of gloves will the cosmetologist need? | two pairs |
| Disinfection containers must have: | a lid |
| Which of the following is NOT kept in a supply tray? | gloves |
| Reusing implements without properly cleaning and disinfecting them is against the law in: | all states |
| The best terry cloth towels for use in a personal service are: | white |
| Soap is known to remove _________ of pathogenic microbes from the hands, when hand washing is performed properly. | over 90 percent |
| Compared to non-acetone removers, acetone removers: | work more quickly and are better solvents |
| Nail cream is designed to seal the: | surface of the skin. |
| Nail enamel is not used on the: | nail plate |
| Nail hardeners can be applied: | either before the base or as a top coat. |
| Blended oils: | are commonly added to products such as body lotion and masks |
| Paraffin wax is: | a petroleum by-product that holds moisture in the skin. |
| A spa manicure requires extensive knowledge of: | both nail nor skin care. |
| Implements are referred to as: | tools used to perform your services. |
| Hyperpigmentation refers to | age spots caused by UV radiation |
| Effleurage massage movement involves a succession of: | strokes in which the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact |
| Rubbing a file across the sharp edge of another file to prepare it for use is called: | file prepping |
| Nippers are implements used to: | carefully trim away dead skin around the nails |
| Tapotement is a massage movement involves: | rapid tapping or striking motions of the hands against the skin. |
| Nail clippers are implements used: | to shorten the free edge quickly and efficiently. |
| Friction is a method of massage incorporates various strokes that manipulate: | or press one layer of tissue over another. |
| A service cushion: | must be fully covered by a fresh, clean towel. |
| The wooden pusher is NOT used to: | remove implements from disinfectant solutions. |
| Nail conditioners are primaily used to: | reduce brittleness |
| The ___________ nail has a square free edge that is rounded off at the corner edges. | squoval |
| The round nail: | should extend just a bit past the fingertip |
| The oval nail is a conservative shape that is thought to be attractive on most women's hands. | oval |
| When applying an iridescent or frosted polish, you must use strokes that are: | parallel to the sidewalls. |