TLE NAIL CARE

• BEVEL - A term in manicuring and pedicuring that means to shape the edge of something.
• Disinfectant - A chemical, that destroys, neutralizes or prevents the growth of disease-carrying microorganisms
• Antiseptic - A substance, milder than a disinfectant, that prevents the growth and development of micro-organisms
• Cuticle - the nonliving epidermis that surrounds the edges of the fingernail or toenail
• Nail Care - Manicures, pedicures, foot spa, nail treatments, nail extensions and much more.
• Manicure - The process of beautifying hands by shaping nails, removing cuticles, smoothing skin, polishing nails, and applying cosmetics.
• Foot Spa - A device used to soak feet in warm water with added ingredients such as essential oils, salts, herbs, etc.
• Pedicure - The process of beautifying feet by trimming nails, soaking feet, exfoliating dead skin cells, massaging feet, moisturizing skin, and polishing nails.
• Nail File - An instrument used to shape and smooth the free edge of the nail plate.
• Nail Polish Remover - Used to remove old nail polish from the surface of the nail plate.
• Cuticle Pusher - An instrument used to push back or remove cuticles.
• Callus Remover - Is a tool designed to strip off calluses and corns
• Cuticle Nipper - Is and implement used to cut the cuticles
• Cuticle Scissors - Is an implement to cut stubborn cuticles
• Finger bowl - Is a small bowl used for soaking fingers to soften the cuticles
• Foot File - to remove calluses and a fine file on the other to smoothen the feet
• Toe Separators - It helps separate toes during pedicure procedures
• Nail Clippers - Used to trim nails, it has two blades with one fixed blade and another movable blade
• Pumice Stone - A rough stone that is used to exfoliate dead skin cells from the foot
• Emery Board - An abrasive board made of sandpaper-like material used to smooth out rough edges of nails
• Manicure Tray - Is a flat container where all the necessary tools and implements are placed for use by the manicurist
• Manicure Nail Brush - used to clean dirt and cosmetic residue from the nail surface and skin
• Mixing Bowl - small open-top, rounded cup-like container used for mixing cosmetics
• Nail Buffer - used for smoothening and polishing the nails
• Cuticle Stick - pointed and rounded ends to remove excess polish
• Pedicure Nail Brush - used to remove cosmetics and cleanse nail
• PLASTIC CONTAINER FOR COTTON - where cotton balls are put
• Pumice stone - a volcanic rock
• Supply Tray - flat container that holds the necessary cosmetics and implements
• Materials - should be replaced from time to time
• Tools - Permanent and handheld
• Alcohol - is and organic compound used as sanitizer
• Antiseptic Solution - Is an agent that reduces for prevents the multiplication of micro organisms
• Apron - outer protective garment
• Assorted Colored Nail Polish - applied on fingernails and toenails to decorate
• base coat - clear layer of polish, applied to the nail before colored polish to smoothen the surface
• Top coat - polish applied over the colored nail polish
• Benzalkonium Chloride or Cuticle Tint - a chemical used as topical antiseptic for the cuticle
• Cotton balls - small balls that can be used for removing nail polish
• Cuticle OIl - used to moisturize the nails and the cuticle