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| use of aromatic fragrances to induce relaxation; therapy through aroma |
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| to slope the free edge of the nail surface to smooth any rough edges |
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| implement that holds a disposable chamois cloth that is used to add shine to the nail and smooth out wavy ridges on the nails |
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| hardners that use dimethyl urea (DMU) and add crosslinks to the natural nail plate but do not cause adverse skin reactions |
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| light, continuous-stroking massage movement applied with fingers and palms in a slow and rythmic manner |
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| oils used in aromatherapy that are extracted via diverse forms of distallation from seeds, bark, roots, leaves, woods, and resin |
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| contain up to 5% formaldahyde and create bridges or cross-links between the keratin strands that make up the natural nail, making the nail plate much stiffer and more resistant to bending |
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| substances used for smoothing nails and skin (e.g.pumice) |
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| nail shape that is similar to squoval with even more rounded corners. This shape is attractive for most women's hands |
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| kneading movement in massage performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue |
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| small, fiber-free cotton squares often used by nail professionals to remove polish |
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| nail shape suited to thin hands with narrow nail beds, the shape is tapered and somewhat longer than usual |
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| a combination of clear polish and protein, such as collagen, that provide a clear hard coating on the surface of the nail |
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| white or grayish powdered abrasive derived from volcanic rock, used for smoothing and polishing |
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| reinforcing-fiber hardners |
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| contain fibers such as nylon, and protect the nail bed by coating the natural nail |
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| nail shape that is slightly tapered and extends just a bit past the tip of the finger, it's shape is common for male clients |
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| nail shape that is completely straight across with no rounding at the edges, the length of the nail can vary |
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| nail shape with a square free edge that is rounded off and extends just slightly past the tip of the finger |
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| designed to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural nail plate |
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| a stainless steel implement used to carefully trim away dead skin around the nails |
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| multitask implements for lifting small bits of debris from the nail plate, retrieving and placing nail art, removing implements from the disinfection solutions and much more |
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| shorten the free edge quickly and efficiently |
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| used to remove cuticle tissue from the nail plate to clean under the free edge of the nail, or to apply products |
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| aggressive (less than 180 grit) and will quickly reduce the thickness of any surface and produce deeper and more visible scratches - not typically used on natural nail or with caution |
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| medium grit abrasives (180 to 240) |
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| used to smooth and refine surfaces and shorten and shape the natural nail |
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| (240 and above) they are designed for buffing, polishing, and removing fine scratches. |
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| barrier products designed to absorb into the nail plat to increase flexibility into the surrounding skin to soften and moisturize |
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| remove yellow surface discoloration or stains (contain hydrogen peroxide or another keratin bleaching agent) must be used with caution |
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| succession of strokes in which the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact |
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| rapid tapping or striking motion of the hands against the skin |
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| a continuous shaking or trembling movement applied by the hand without leaving contact with the skin |
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| incorporates various strokes that manipulate or press one tissue over the other |
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| extracted using various forms of distillation from seeds, bark, roots, leaves, wood, or resin of plants |
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| used to trap moisture in the skin while the heat causes pores to open, increases blood circulation |
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| tools used to perform your services that are either reusable or disposable |
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| reusable implements/multiuse implements |
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| implements that may be properly cleaned/disinfected after use on one client and prior to use on another client |
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| disposable implements/single use implement |
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| cannot be reused because they cannot be cleaned and disinfected therefore they must be thrown away after use |
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| tiny often unseen openings in the skin which can allow microbes to enter the skin leading to infection |
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| plastic implement used in many ways during nail service to assist in cleaning the nails or removing debris from the nail plate |
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| replace the chamois to buff the nails and creates a beautiful shine |
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| works quickly to dissolve nail polish but may damage artificial nail enhancements |
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| nonacetone polish removers |
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| remove polish from nails and are safe to use on artificial nail enhancements |
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| designed to loosen and dissolve dead tissue on the nail plate so that tissue can be more easily and thoroughly removed |
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| also known as nail enamel, lacquer, or varnish and describe any type of solvent-based colored film applied to the nail plate for the purpose of adding color or special visual effects |
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| creates a colorless layer on the natural nail and improves adhesion of the polish and prevents polish from imparting a yellowish stain or other discoloration |
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| applied over colored polish to prevent chipping and to add shine to the finished nail |
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| used to improve the surface hardness or durability of weak or thin nail plates and can prevent splitting or peeling of the nail plate, applied before the base coat or after the topcoat according to directions |
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