ITEC BEAUTY SPECIALIST -
MANICURE & PEDICURE EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Approximately how long should a standard manicure last? - ANS 45 Minutes
What causes nail Polish to peel? - ANS No top coat was used
What is the composition of the nail plate? - ANS Keratinised epidermal cells
Where are corns commonly found on the feet? - ANS Toes
What is the main ingredient found in nail polish (nowadays) - ANS Solvent
What is the maximum temp when heating paraffin wax? - ANS 55 degrees C
Ideal nail shape for short nails - ANS Round
The ideal and strongest nail shape - ANS Oval
Excessive buffing during a manicure would cause? - ANS Drying of the nail
How long should a full standard pedicure take? - ANS 50 minutes
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, Tapotement is a form of - ANS Percussion
Onychorrhexis is a term indicating: - ANS Splitting, flaking nails
What is the main ingredient in buffing paste? - ANS Powdered silica
Ingredient that makes nail polish spreadable - ANS Solvent
Nail enamel that does not require a top coat - ANS Pearlised
Weakest nail shape - ANS Pointed
Common emollient in cuticle cream - ANS Glycerin
Grit of nail file when filing natural nails - ANS 240
What is the function of the epoynchium? - ANS To prevent the matrix from becoming
infected
What aids in the absorption of a foot mask? - ANS Thermal booties
Onychophagy refers to: - ANS Bitten nails
How often would you change the paraffin wax in a salon/spa? - ANS After each client
At what stage do you buff the nails? - ANS After filing
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MANICURE & PEDICURE EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Approximately how long should a standard manicure last? - ANS 45 Minutes
What causes nail Polish to peel? - ANS No top coat was used
What is the composition of the nail plate? - ANS Keratinised epidermal cells
Where are corns commonly found on the feet? - ANS Toes
What is the main ingredient found in nail polish (nowadays) - ANS Solvent
What is the maximum temp when heating paraffin wax? - ANS 55 degrees C
Ideal nail shape for short nails - ANS Round
The ideal and strongest nail shape - ANS Oval
Excessive buffing during a manicure would cause? - ANS Drying of the nail
How long should a full standard pedicure take? - ANS 50 minutes
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, Tapotement is a form of - ANS Percussion
Onychorrhexis is a term indicating: - ANS Splitting, flaking nails
What is the main ingredient in buffing paste? - ANS Powdered silica
Ingredient that makes nail polish spreadable - ANS Solvent
Nail enamel that does not require a top coat - ANS Pearlised
Weakest nail shape - ANS Pointed
Common emollient in cuticle cream - ANS Glycerin
Grit of nail file when filing natural nails - ANS 240
What is the function of the epoynchium? - ANS To prevent the matrix from becoming
infected
What aids in the absorption of a foot mask? - ANS Thermal booties
Onychophagy refers to: - ANS Bitten nails
How often would you change the paraffin wax in a salon/spa? - ANS After each client
At what stage do you buff the nails? - ANS After filing
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