Manicuring

1. Manicuring Module 25

2. Introduction • Long polished nails were a mark of distinction between aristocrats and laborers • Luxury for very few • The biggest/fastest growing services in salon

3. Manicure • Latin • Manus = hand • Cura = care • Artful treatment and care of the hands and nails

4. Purpose of Manicures • Improve the appearance of the hands and their nails

5. Professional Nail Technician • Knowledge of the structure of the nail • Knowledge of the composition of the cosmetics used • Ability to give a manicure/pedicure efficiently and effectively • Ability to care for the client’s manicuring problems or concerns

6. Knowledge to be able to distinguish between disorders that may be treated in the salon and those diseases that must be treated by a physician • A thorough awareness of the procedures involved in sanitation and disinfection

7. Nail Care Tools • Equipment: • Permanent tools used • Do not need to be replaced unless not in good repair • PP 794 – 798 • Caution Box pp. 795 • “Did You Know” Boxes PP 796, 798

8. Implements: • Must be disinfected, sanitized or disposed of after use • Small enough to fit into a disinfectant container • PP 798 – 801 • “Did You Know” Boxes – PP 799, 800, 801

9. Sanitation for Implements • Wash with soap and warm water, rinse • Metal implements must be completely immersed in container filled with an approved disinfectant. (Follow manufacturers’ instructions for required time). • Rinse and dry thoroughly with clean towels • Store Properly - Follow state regulations for storage

10. Materials: • Supplies used that must be replaced for each client • PP 801 – 803 • Caution Box – PP 802 • State Regulatory Alert Box – PP 803

11. Nail Cosmetics: • Develop a strong working knowledge of cosmetics and what ingredients they contain • You need to know how to apply each cosmetic • Know when to avoid using a product due to allergies or sensitivities • PP 803 – 807 • “Did You Know” Boxes – PP 804, 805, 806 • Caution Boxes – PP 806, 807

12. The manicure table • Messy table creates a bad impression • Neat table will help client feel confident about your abilities • Follow all rules of sanitation and disinfection • Do not ask client to sit at dirty table • PP 818 - 819

13. Client Consultation • Talk to the client • Complete a client health record and service and product card • Discuss client’s general health, lifestyle, needs, and services to be offered • Use your knowledge to select the most appropriate service • “Did You Know” Box – PP 808

14. Analysis: • Information-gathering • Ask questions • Touch the skin, nails – educate the client • Recommendations: • Explain benefits and results of the recommended service (s) • Home care products and how to use

15. Portray yourself in a professional manner • Focus on client • Look directly at client while speaking in a tone that demonstrates integrity and confidence • Support your recommendations with facts and information • Be friendly and helpful

16. Discussing client’s general health • Diabetic • Carefully file and push Pterygium • NEVER nip cuticles • Heal slowly easily get infections • Damage can be deadly if skin is cut or scrapped • Arthritis - Hands held gently • Circulatory disease – massage very carefully if at all

17. Contraindicated – avoiding a procedure or condition that may produce undesirable side effects • Contraindication – condition that requires avoiding certain treatments, procedures to prevent undesirable effects

18. Choosing a nail shape • Shape of client’s hands • Length of fingers • Shape of cuticles • Nails should be shaped to mirror the shape of the cuticle • Type of work client does • People who work with their hands require shorter nail length

19. Square nail • Straight across the free edge • No rounding at edges • Round nail • Slightly tapered • Extend just a bit past the tip of the finger • Common choice for men

20. Oval nail • Ideal shape • Pointed nail • Thin delicate nail • Tapered somewhat longer than usual to enhance the slender appearance of the hand • Squoval nail • Extend only slightly past fingertip • Nail tip rounded off • Square nail with ends rounded

21. The Plain Manicure • Three part procedure: • Pre-service function • Actual procedure • Post-service function • Discuss products used and suggest products for use at home • Before polishing – have client • Pay, get keys, jackets, etc. • “Did You Know” Box – PP 810

22. Handling Blood During a Manicure (PP 824 – 825) • Put on gloves • Apply Pressure • Stanch Bleeding • Complete service • Discard used materials • Clean table and disinfect implements • Remove gloves and wash hands

23. Finishing the nails • Nail strengthener • Base coat • Colored polish • Top coat

24. Basic Manicure Procedure • Pre-service sanitation – • PP 817 - 818 • Basic Manicure Procedure – • PP 826 - 830

25. Post-service procedures – • PP 821 - 822

26. Five Types of Polish Application • Full coverage • Free edge • Hairline tip • Slim-line or free walls • Half moon or lunula

27. French Manicure • Free edge is polished, tipped or sculpted in an opaque color • Tropical – more bold colors on free edge

28. Hot Oil/ Conditioning Oil Manicure • Heated creams/oils • Beneficial for ridged or brittle nails • Nail biters –keeps cuticles soft

29. Hand and Arm Massage • Keeps the hands flexible • Well-groomed • Smooth • PP 831 - 834

30. Men’s Manicure • Conservative • Square or round shape • Matte or dull finish • PP 819 - 811

31. Paraffin Wax Manicure (PP 815-816) • Traps moisture • Heat opens pores • Exfoliates dead skin cells • Increases blood circulation • Petroleum by product • Sealing properties • Holds moisture

32. 125 ° - 130 ° • Use only approved heaters • Will not harm artificial or natural nails

33. Spa Manicure (PP 813 – 814) • Relaxing massage • Exfoliation • Check for allergies • Distinctive names that describe the treatment

34. Aromatherapy • Table 25-1 – Ten Basic Essential Oils • Table 25-2 – Carrier Oils • Table 25-3 – Choosing an aroma • Table 25-4 – Recipes for Manicures and Pedicures

35. Nail Art • PP 816

36. Nail Problems • Hangnails – loose fringe of skin left around nail • Callus – thickened skin – softened with creams and lotions • Stains – may be bleached or using slightly dampening pumice powder to buff

37. Booth Manicure • Given while another service is given • Electric Manicure • Portable device operated by a small motor • Read directions and receive training before using!

38. Safety Rules in Manicuring • “Safety first”