NY Nail Technician flashcards
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- Cleaning
- Cleaning removes visible dirt, debris, and many microorganisms from surfaces and tools using soap or detergent and water; it does not kill all pathogens.
- Disinfection
- Disinfection uses an EPA-registered product to destroy or reduce most harmful microorganisms on nonporous surfaces, but it may not destroy bacterial spores.
- Sterilization
- Sterilization destroys all microbial life, including bacterial spores, on reusable implements; it is required for items that penetrate skin or contact blood.
- Universal precautions
- Universal precautions treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious and require gloves and hand hygiene for every client, regardless of known health status.
- Safety Data Sheet
- A Safety Data Sheet provides 16 sections of information about a chemical product, including hazards, safe handling, first aid, and storage requirements.
- GFCI outlet
- A ground-fault circuit interrupter outlet shuts off electricity when current leaks to ground, reducing shock risk near water in salons.
- Contact time
- Contact time is the number of minutes a disinfectant must remain wet on a surface or tool to achieve the label's stated germ-killing claim.
- Secondary container labeling
- Secondary containers must be labeled with the product name and hazard information; chemicals are never stored in unmarked food or beverage containers.
- Effleurage
- Effleurage is a light, gliding massage stroke used at the beginning and end of a hand or foot massage to warm tissue and promote relaxation.
- Petrissage
- Petrissage is a kneading massage technique that compresses and lifts muscle tissue; it is used after effleurage on hands, arms, feet, and legs.
- Squoval nail shape
- A squoval nail shape combines a square free edge with rounded corners; it reduces snagging while keeping a straight, structured look.
- Paraffin wax test
- Paraffin wax for manicures is tested on the technician's wrist before application; it should feel warm, not hot, to prevent burns.
- Water marbling
- Water marbling creates a swirl design by dropping polish onto room-temperature water, drawing a pattern, and dipping the nail through the film.
- Nail stamping
- Nail stamping transfers a design from an etched plate to a stamper and then to the nail; it requires stamping polish and a quick rolling motion.
- Dotting tool
- A dotting tool has a rounded metal tip that places controlled drops of polish or paint on the nail to create dots and simple floral designs.
- Foil nail art
- Foil nail art uses foil glue and a transfer sheet; the foil is pressed onto the tacky glue and sealed with top coat to prevent lifting.
- Nail tip blending
- Nail tip blending means thinning the seam between the tip and natural nail with a file so the transition is smooth and invisible after overlay.
- Fiberglass wrap
- A fiberglass wrap uses a fine fiberglass mesh applied with resin over the nail plate to strengthen it; the wrap is then filed and sealed.
- Monomer and polymer
- Acrylic enhancements form when liquid monomer is mixed with polymer powder; the mixture hardens by polymerization, not by evaporation.
- Fill appointment
- A fill or rebalance appointment replaces lifted product and redefines the stress area, usually every two to three weeks for artificial nail enhancements.
- Nail matrix
- The nail matrix is the living tissue at the base of the nail that produces new nail cells; damage to it can cause permanent nail deformity.
- Lunula
- The lunula is the whitish, half-moon-shaped visible portion of the nail matrix at the proximal end of the nail plate.
- Hyponychium
- The hyponychium is the skin seal beneath the free edge of the nail; it protects the nail bed from debris and infection.
- Onycholysis
- Onycholysis is the painless separation of the nail plate from the nail bed, often caused by trauma, moisture, or fungal infection.
- Sole proprietorship
- A sole proprietorship is a business owned by one person; the owner receives profits directly and is personally liable for business debts.
- Liability insurance
- Liability insurance covers claims that a client was injured or harmed by a service; it protects the business from certain financial losses.
- Independent contractor
- An independent contractor controls how work is done and is not an employee; tax withholding and payroll rules differ from employee rules.
- Client record card
- A client record card documents services, products, allergies, and consent; accurate records help protect both the client and the technician.
- Scope of practice
- Scope of practice defines the services a licensed nail technician may legally perform; diagnosing or treating disease is outside that scope.
- Informed consent
- Informed consent means the client understands the service, risks, and alternatives and voluntarily agrees before the technician begins work.
- Nail specialty license
- A New York nail specialty license authorizes an individual to perform nail services; the license must be obtained from the state and displayed.
- Confidentiality
- Confidentiality means a technician does not disclose a client's personal or health information without permission, except when required by law.