ManicuringManicuring

Module 25Module 25

IntroductionIntroduction

• Long polished nails were a mark of Long polished nails were a mark of distinction between aristocrats and distinction between aristocrats and laborerslaborers

• Luxury for very fewLuxury for very few

• The biggest/fastest growing services The biggest/fastest growing services in salon in salon

ManicureManicure

• LatinLatin

• Manus = handManus = hand

• Cura = careCura = care

• Artful treatment and care of the Artful treatment and care of the hands and nailshands and nails

Purpose of ManicuresPurpose of Manicures

• Improve the appearance of the hands Improve the appearance of the hands and their nailsand their nails

Professional Nail TechnicianProfessional Nail Technician

• Knowledge of the structure of the nailKnowledge of the structure of the nail

• Knowledge of the composition of the Knowledge of the composition of the cosmetics usedcosmetics used

• Ability to give a manicure/pedicure Ability to give a manicure/pedicure efficiently and effectivelyefficiently and effectively

• Ability to care for the client’s Ability to care for the client’s manicuring problems or concernsmanicuring problems or concerns

• Knowledge to be able to distinguish Knowledge to be able to distinguish between disorders that may be between disorders that may be treated in the salon and those treated in the salon and those diseases that must be treated by a diseases that must be treated by a physicianphysician

• A thorough awareness of the A thorough awareness of the procedures involved in sanitation and procedures involved in sanitation and disinfection disinfection

Nail Care ToolsNail Care Tools

• Equipment:Equipment:– Permanent tools usedPermanent tools used– Do not need to be replaced unless not in Do not need to be replaced unless not in

good repairgood repair– PP 794 – 798PP 794 – 798– Caution Box pp. 795Caution Box pp. 795– ““Did You Know” Boxes PP 796, 798Did You Know” Boxes PP 796, 798

• Implements:Implements:– Must be disinfected, sanitized or Must be disinfected, sanitized or

disposed of after usedisposed of after use– Small enough to fit into a disinfectant Small enough to fit into a disinfectant

containercontainer– PP 798 – 801PP 798 – 801– ““Did You Know” Boxes – PP 799, 800, Did You Know” Boxes – PP 799, 800,

801801

Sanitation for ImplementsSanitation for Implements

A.A. Wash with soap and warm water, rinseWash with soap and warm water, rinse

B.B. Metal implements must be completely Metal implements must be completely immersed in container filled with an immersed in container filled with an approved disinfectant. (approved disinfectant. (Follow Follow manufacturers’ instructions for required manufacturers’ instructions for required time).time).

C.C. Rinse and dry thoroughly with clean Rinse and dry thoroughly with clean towelstowels

D.D. Store Properly - Follow state Store Properly - Follow state regulations for storageregulations for storage

• Materials:Materials:– Supplies used that must be replaced for Supplies used that must be replaced for

each clienteach client– PP 801 – 803PP 801 – 803– Caution Box – PP 802Caution Box – PP 802– State Regulatory Alert Box – PP 803State Regulatory Alert Box – PP 803

• Nail Cosmetics:Nail Cosmetics:– Develop a strong working knowledge of Develop a strong working knowledge of

cosmetics and what ingredients they cosmetics and what ingredients they containcontain

– You need to know how to apply each You need to know how to apply each cosmeticcosmetic

– Know when to avoid using a product due Know when to avoid using a product due to allergies or sensitivitiesto allergies or sensitivities

– PP 803 – 807PP 803 – 807– ““Did You Know” Boxes – PP 804, 805, 806Did You Know” Boxes – PP 804, 805, 806– Caution Boxes – PP 806, 807Caution Boxes – PP 806, 807

The manicure tableThe manicure table

• Messy table creates a bad impressionMessy table creates a bad impression

• Neat table will help client feel Neat table will help client feel confident about your abilitiesconfident about your abilities

• Follow all rules of sanitation and Follow all rules of sanitation and disinfectiondisinfection

• Do not ask client to sit at dirty tableDo not ask client to sit at dirty table

• PP 818 - 819PP 818 - 819

Client ConsultationClient Consultation• Talk to the clientTalk to the client

• Complete a client health record and Complete a client health record and service and product cardservice and product card

• Discuss client’s general health, Discuss client’s general health, lifestyle, needs, and services to be lifestyle, needs, and services to be offeredoffered

• Use your knowledge to select the most Use your knowledge to select the most appropriate serviceappropriate service

• ““Did You Know” Box – PP 808Did You Know” Box – PP 808

• Analysis:Analysis:– Information-gathering Information-gathering – Ask questionsAsk questions– Touch the skin, nails – educate the clientTouch the skin, nails – educate the client

• Recommendations:Recommendations:– Explain benefits and results of the Explain benefits and results of the

recommended service (s)recommended service (s)– Home care products and how to useHome care products and how to use

Portray yourself in a Portray yourself in a professional mannerprofessional manner

• Focus on clientFocus on client

• Look directly at client while speaking Look directly at client while speaking in a tone that demonstrates integrity in a tone that demonstrates integrity and confidenceand confidence

• Support your recommendations with Support your recommendations with facts and informationfacts and information

• Be friendly and helpfulBe friendly and helpful

Discussing client’s general Discussing client’s general healthhealth

• DiabeticDiabetic– Carefully file and push PterygiumCarefully file and push Pterygium– NEVER nip cuticlesNEVER nip cuticles– Heal slowly easily get infectionsHeal slowly easily get infections– Damage can be deadly if skin is cut or Damage can be deadly if skin is cut or

scrappedscrapped

• Arthritis - Hands held gentlyArthritis - Hands held gently

• Circulatory disease – massage very Circulatory disease – massage very carefully if at allcarefully if at all

• Contraindicated – avoiding a Contraindicated – avoiding a procedure or condition that may procedure or condition that may produce undesirable side effectsproduce undesirable side effects

• Contraindication – condition that Contraindication – condition that requires avoiding certain treatments, requires avoiding certain treatments, procedures to prevent undesirable procedures to prevent undesirable effectseffects

Choosing a nail shapeChoosing a nail shape

• Shape of client’s handsShape of client’s hands• Length of fingersLength of fingers• Shape of cuticlesShape of cuticles

– Nails should be shaped to mirror the Nails should be shaped to mirror the shape of the cuticleshape of the cuticle

• Type of work client doesType of work client does– People who work with their hands People who work with their hands

require shorter nail lengthrequire shorter nail length

• Square nailSquare nail– Straight across the free edgeStraight across the free edge– No rounding at edges No rounding at edges

• Round nailRound nail– Slightly taperedSlightly tapered– Extend just a bit past the tip of the Extend just a bit past the tip of the

fingerfinger– Common choice for menCommon choice for men

• Oval nail Oval nail – Ideal shapeIdeal shape

• Pointed nailPointed nail– Thin delicate nailThin delicate nail– Tapered somewhat longer than usual to Tapered somewhat longer than usual to

enhance the slender appearance of the handenhance the slender appearance of the hand

• Squoval nailSquoval nail– Extend only slightly past fingertipExtend only slightly past fingertip– Nail tip rounded offNail tip rounded off– Square nail with ends roundedSquare nail with ends rounded

The Plain ManicureThe Plain Manicure• Three part procedure:Three part procedure:

– Pre-service functionPre-service function– Actual procedureActual procedure– Post-service functionPost-service function

• Discuss products used and suggest Discuss products used and suggest products for use at homeproducts for use at home

• Before polishing – have client Before polishing – have client – Pay, get keys, jackets, etc.Pay, get keys, jackets, etc.– ““Did You Know” Box – PP 810Did You Know” Box – PP 810

Handling Blood During a Handling Blood During a Manicure Manicure (PP 824 – 825)(PP 824 – 825)

1.1. Put on glovesPut on gloves

2.2. Apply PressureApply Pressure

3.3. Stanch BleedingStanch Bleeding

4.4. Complete serviceComplete service

5.5. Discard used materialsDiscard used materials

6.6. Clean table and disinfect implementsClean table and disinfect implements

7.7. Remove gloves and wash handsRemove gloves and wash hands

Finishing the nailsFinishing the nails

• Nail strengthenerNail strengthener

• Base coatBase coat

• Colored polishColored polish

• Top coatTop coat

Basic Manicure ProcedureBasic Manicure Procedure

• Pre-service sanitation – Pre-service sanitation – – PP 817 - 818PP 817 - 818

• Basic Manicure Procedure –Basic Manicure Procedure –– PP 826 - 830PP 826 - 830

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

Five Types of Polish Five Types of Polish ApplicationApplication

• Full coverageFull coverage

• Free edgeFree edge

• Hairline tipHairline tip

• Slim-line or free wallsSlim-line or free walls

• Half moon or lunulaHalf moon or lunula

French ManicureFrench Manicure

• Free edge is polished, tipped or Free edge is polished, tipped or sculpted in an opaque colorsculpted in an opaque color– Tropical – more bold colors on free edgeTropical – more bold colors on free edge

Hot Oil/ Conditioning Oil Hot Oil/ Conditioning Oil ManicureManicure

– Heated creams/oilsHeated creams/oils– Beneficial for ridged or brittle nailsBeneficial for ridged or brittle nails– Nail biters –keeps cuticles softNail biters –keeps cuticles soft

Hand and Arm MassageHand and Arm Massage

• Keeps the hands flexibleKeeps the hands flexible

• Well-groomedWell-groomed

• SmoothSmooth

• PP 831 - 834PP 831 - 834

Men’s ManicureMen’s Manicure

• ConservativeConservative• Square or round shapeSquare or round shape

• Matte or dull finishMatte or dull finish

• PP 819 - 811PP 819 - 811

Paraffin Wax Manicure Paraffin Wax Manicure (PP 815-(PP 815-816)816)

• Traps moistureTraps moisture

• Heat opens poresHeat opens pores

• Exfoliates dead skin cellsExfoliates dead skin cells

• Increases blood circulationIncreases blood circulation

• Petroleum by productPetroleum by product– Sealing propertiesSealing properties– Holds moistureHolds moisture

• 125 ° - 130 °125 ° - 130 °

• Use only approved heatersUse only approved heaters

• Will not harm artificial or natural nailsWill not harm artificial or natural nails

Spa Manicure Spa Manicure (PP 813 – 814)(PP 813 – 814)

• Relaxing massageRelaxing massage

• ExfoliationExfoliation

• Check for allergiesCheck for allergies

• Distinctive names that describe the Distinctive names that describe the treatmenttreatment

AromatherapyAromatherapy

• Table 25-1 – Ten Basic Essential OilsTable 25-1 – Ten Basic Essential Oils

• Table 25-2 – Carrier OilsTable 25-2 – Carrier Oils

• Table 25-3 – Choosing an aromaTable 25-3 – Choosing an aroma

• Table 25-4 – Recipes for Manicures Table 25-4 – Recipes for Manicures and Pedicuresand Pedicures

Nail ArtNail Art

• PP 816PP 816

Nail ProblemsNail Problems

• Hangnails – loose fringe of skin left Hangnails – loose fringe of skin left around nailaround nail

• Callus – thickened skin – softened Callus – thickened skin – softened with creams and lotionswith creams and lotions

• Stains – may be bleached or using Stains – may be bleached or using slightly dampening pumice powder to slightly dampening pumice powder to buffbuff

• Booth ManicureBooth Manicure– Given while another service is givenGiven while another service is given

• Electric ManicureElectric Manicure– Portable device operated by a small Portable device operated by a small

motormotor– Read directions and receive training Read directions and receive training

before using!before using!

Safety Rules in ManicuringSafety Rules in Manicuring

• ““Safety first”Safety first”