Cosmetology State Board Review: Nail Care Complete Guide
1. What type of file is suitable for nail shaping and has multiple grit abrasives and a final shine surface?
Answer: Two-way buffer.
2. What nail products help soften dry skin around the nail plate and increase flexibility?
Answer: Creams and oils.
3. Which nail hardeners are suitable for weak, thin nail plates and should not be used on hard or brittle
nails?
Answer: Methylene glycol-based hardeners.
4. How many coats of nail polish are typically recommended for a successful application?
Answer: Four coats.
5. What is typically included in a spa manicure to provide relaxation and pampering?
Answer: Exfoliation.
6. Why is it important to maintain good foot care habits, including pedicures?
Answer: Pedicures are a basic part of hygiene.
7. What type of toenail clippers have jaws with a fine point, making them effective for trimming
toenails?
, Answer: Toenail clippers with fine-pointed jaws.
8. What is an alternative name for foot files used in pedicures?
Answer: Paddles.
9. What product is commonly used in the pedicure bath to cleanse and soften skin?
Answer: Foot soak.
10. Which chemical should never be added to the foot bath when clients' feet are present?
Answer: Disinfectant.
11. How should dry skin and calluses be removed from the ball of the foot during a pedicure?
Answer: Using a foot file.
12. What is reflexology, a unique method of applying pressure using thumbs and index fingers on hands
and feet?
Answer: Reflexology.
13. How should toenails be filed during a pedicure?
Answer: Straight across with rounded corners.
14. What tool should be used to carefully trim away dead skin during a pedicure?
1. What type of file is suitable for nail shaping and has multiple grit abrasives and a final shine surface?
Answer: Two-way buffer.
2. What nail products help soften dry skin around the nail plate and increase flexibility?
Answer: Creams and oils.
3. Which nail hardeners are suitable for weak, thin nail plates and should not be used on hard or brittle
nails?
Answer: Methylene glycol-based hardeners.
4. How many coats of nail polish are typically recommended for a successful application?
Answer: Four coats.
5. What is typically included in a spa manicure to provide relaxation and pampering?
Answer: Exfoliation.
6. Why is it important to maintain good foot care habits, including pedicures?
Answer: Pedicures are a basic part of hygiene.
7. What type of toenail clippers have jaws with a fine point, making them effective for trimming
toenails?
, Answer: Toenail clippers with fine-pointed jaws.
8. What is an alternative name for foot files used in pedicures?
Answer: Paddles.
9. What product is commonly used in the pedicure bath to cleanse and soften skin?
Answer: Foot soak.
10. Which chemical should never be added to the foot bath when clients' feet are present?
Answer: Disinfectant.
11. How should dry skin and calluses be removed from the ball of the foot during a pedicure?
Answer: Using a foot file.
12. What is reflexology, a unique method of applying pressure using thumbs and index fingers on hands
and feet?
Answer: Reflexology.
13. How should toenails be filed during a pedicure?
Answer: Straight across with rounded corners.
14. What tool should be used to carefully trim away dead skin during a pedicure?
