ITEC BEAUTY SPECIALIST EXAM MANICURE & PEDICURE QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
approximately how long should a standard manicure last? - ANSWER-45 Minutes
What causes nail Polish to peel? - ANSWER-No top coat was used
What is the composition of the nail plate? - ANSWER-Keratinised epidermal cells
Where are corns commonly found on the feet? - ANSWER-Toes
What is the main ingredient found in nail polish (nowadays) - ANSWER-Solvent
What is the maximum temp when heating paraffin wax? - ANSWER-55 degrees C
Ideal nail shape for short nails - ANSWER-Round
The ideal and strongest nail shape - ANSWER-Oval
Excessive buffing during a manicure would cause? - ANSWER-Drying of the nail
How long should a full standard pedicure take? - ANSWER-50 minutes
Tapotement is a form of - ANSWER-Percussion 1 / 2
Onychorrhexis is a term indicating: - ANSWER-Splitting, flaking nails
What is the main ingredient in buffing paste? - ANSWER-Powdered silica
Ingredient that makes nail polish spreadable - ANSWER-Solvent
Nail enamel that does not require a top coat - ANSWER-Pearlised
Weakest nail shape - ANSWER-Pointed
Common emollient in cuticle cream - ANSWER-Glycerin
Grit of nail file when filing natural nails - ANSWER-240
What is the function of the epoynchium? - ANSWER-To prevent the matrix from becoming infected
What aids in the absorption of a foot mask? - ANSWER-Thermal booties
Onychophagy refers to: - ANSWER-Bitten nails
How often would you change the paraffin wax in a salon/spa? - ANSWER-After each client
At what stage do you buff the nails? - ANSWER-After filing
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