TLE - Lesson 2

• Emery board or Nail file


  Used to shape and smoothen the free edge of the nails
• Metal pusher


  Used to push back or loosen dead cuticle
• Nail cutter or Nail clipper


  Used to cut or shorten fingernails and toenails
• Orange wood stick


  Used to loosen cuticle, clean underneath the nails, and remove the polish around the cuticle and nails
• Cuticle nippers


  Used to trim hangnails and dead cuticle
• Nail brush


  A small plastic brush used to clean nails and fingers
• Cuticle scissors


  Used to cut dead cuticles
• Nail buffer


  Used to stimulate the circulation under the nails
• Cotton balls


  Used to remove old polish
• Hand towels


  Used to dry hand and nails
• Finger bowl


  Used to hold warm soapy water for manicuring
• 70 percent rubbing alcohol solution


  Cleans the hands of the manicurist and the patron's hand before giving a manicure
• Nail polish remover (acetone)


  Used to remove nail polish
• Cuticle softener


  Contains potassium hydroxide base to soften the skin. Applying this on the nail makes it easier to lift the cuticle
• Cuticle cream


  Used to treat dry cuticles and brittle nails
• Hand lotion


  Used to soften the hand
• Base coat


  To protect them from stain colored polishes
• Top coat


  Applied over the colored enamel prevents peeling and chipping
• Color enamel


  Applied over the base coat to give strength and color to the nail plate
• Quick dry


  Used to brush over the top coat to quicken the drying process
• Nail polish solvent


  Used to thin out liquid and polish
• Soap


  Used for finger bath