ITEC MANICURE PEDICURE FINAL EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Pearl and frosted enamels - ✔✔Guanine or bismuth oxychloride
✔✔Quick dryers - ✔✔Mineral oil and oleic acid or silicone
✔✔Hard skin remover - ✔✔Sodium chloride, pumice, liquid paraffin and glycerine
✔✔5 main nail shapes - ✔✔Oval
Square
Long square
Pointed
Round
✔✔How long should a manicure take - ✔✔30 Mins
✔✔How long should a pedicure take - ✔✔40 Mins
✔✔Base coat benefits - ✔✔Protects the nail plate from staining
Gives a smooth surface for enamelling
✔✔Top coat benefits - ✔✔Seals the enamel
Gives extra shine
Prevents chipping
Increases longivety of the enamel
✔✔Hot oil treatment - ✔✔Moisturises dry skin and cuticles
Moisturises flaking nails
✔✔Paraffin wax treatment - ✔✔Nourish and moisturise the skin
Relieve the pain of stiff joints and improve mobility
Improve skin colour
✔✔Aftercare for Mani - ✔✔Use gloves for house hold work
Use nail strengtheners, base coat and enamels
Soaking brittle nails in warm oil
Use cuticle cream at night
Apply hand cream after hands have been wet and before bed
Use emery boards not metal files
No biting or picking at cuticles
Wear gloves in winter
✔✔Aftercare for Pedi - ✔✔Keep feet mobile
AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Pearl and frosted enamels - ✔✔Guanine or bismuth oxychloride
✔✔Quick dryers - ✔✔Mineral oil and oleic acid or silicone
✔✔Hard skin remover - ✔✔Sodium chloride, pumice, liquid paraffin and glycerine
✔✔5 main nail shapes - ✔✔Oval
Square
Long square
Pointed
Round
✔✔How long should a manicure take - ✔✔30 Mins
✔✔How long should a pedicure take - ✔✔40 Mins
✔✔Base coat benefits - ✔✔Protects the nail plate from staining
Gives a smooth surface for enamelling
✔✔Top coat benefits - ✔✔Seals the enamel
Gives extra shine
Prevents chipping
Increases longivety of the enamel
✔✔Hot oil treatment - ✔✔Moisturises dry skin and cuticles
Moisturises flaking nails
✔✔Paraffin wax treatment - ✔✔Nourish and moisturise the skin
Relieve the pain of stiff joints and improve mobility
Improve skin colour
✔✔Aftercare for Mani - ✔✔Use gloves for house hold work
Use nail strengtheners, base coat and enamels
Soaking brittle nails in warm oil
Use cuticle cream at night
Apply hand cream after hands have been wet and before bed
Use emery boards not metal files
No biting or picking at cuticles
Wear gloves in winter
✔✔Aftercare for Pedi - ✔✔Keep feet mobile