nail care

• Nail plate is the hard, flat part that grows from the matrix
• a yellow white powder prepared in a aqueous solution and used a a surface disinfectant, benzalconium chloride
• nail polish - used to decorate the nails or toenails
• base coat, clear layer of polish applied before colored polish
• bleaching soap, type of soap formulated to whiten the skin
• cling wrap, used for sealing the paraffin during a spa
• cotton, soft downy fiber used for rubbing or cleaning the nails
• cuticle oil, mixture of fats and waxes containing lanolin and petroleum to soften and lubricate the skin around the nails
• disinfectant, prevents growth of microorganisms
• emery board, a wooden sand paper like texture with a coarse and fine side to gently grind down on the nails
• foot blush, contains peppermint and alpha hydroxl acids derived from fruits. whisks away dead skin cells and deodorizes and softens the feet, giving them a pinkish glow after
• foot soak, herbal blend to relax and soothe the feet
• foot scrub, mix of natural ingredients to keep feet soft , smooth and moisturized
• lotion, to soften the skin
• nail hardener forms a barrier to prevent chipping, peeling etc. of nails
• quick dry, applied to colored nail polish to dry quicker
• callous remover, strip off callouses and corns
• cuticle nail pusher, cut the cuticles
• manicure bowl, used for soaking fingers
• foot scrubber, exfoliates dead skin cells from feet
• foot spa basin, used for bathing and soaking the feet
• nail brush, clean dirt and cosmetic residue
• nail buffer, smoothening and polishing the nails
• orange woodstick, pointed and rounded edges to remove excess nail polish
• pumice stone, a type of volcanic rock that removes dry and annoying skin of the feet as well as callouses
• supply tray, flat container that holds the necessary cosmetics and implements
• trolley, a wheeled card that is pushed by hard to transport necessities
• rubbing alcohol, used as a sanitizer
• antiseptic solution , prevents the multiplication of microorganisms
• sterilizer, is an equipment in a salon used for sterilizing implements to kill microorganisms
• solvent, substance used to thin out the nail polish when it has thickened
• bevel, to shape the edge of something
• implements, articles or tools used in manicuring
• sterilization, process that eliminates all forms of microbial life
• antiseptic, milder than a disinfectant , prevents growth of microorganisms
• effleurage , french word " to skim" or " to touch lightly ", is a series of massages strokes intended to warm up the muscles
• paraffin , a waxy white or colorless solid hydro carbon mixture used to make candles, wax paper, lubricants and sealing materials