Nail Care Activity 1 Module 1

Directions: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the best

answer from the choices below.

1. The items which are more or less durable and permanent needed for a particular

activity or purpose.

• Equipment

• Materials

• Tools

• Nail care

2. It is a substance used to thin out the nail polish when it has thickened.

• Nail hardener

• Solvent

• Top coat

• Quick dry

3. It is a flat container where all the necessary tools and implements are placed

for use by the manicurist.

• Foot spa basin

• Supply tray

• Trolley

• Manicure tray

4. It is a liquid used to soften nail cuticles and prepare them for cutting.

• Benzalconium chloride

• Cuticle remover

• Cuticle oil

• Nail polish remover

5. These are cosmetics and supplies that are consumed and should be

replaced from time to time also known as consumables.

• Equipment

• Manicure pillow

• Materials

• Tools

6. It is a protective face covering for hygienic purposes and to prevent the face

from chemical exposure.

• Glove

• Mask

• Headband

• Smock gown

7. It is a loose cloak or robe worn to protect the clothes.

• Glove

• Mask

• Headband

• Smock gown

8. Apply a small

amount of powder over the buffer then buff the nails with downward strokes from

the base to the free edge of each nail until a smooth clear gloss has been obtained.

• Cuticle nail pusher

• Cuticle nipper

• Nail brush

• Nail buffer

9. Start with the course side of the foot file. Gently slide it back and forth across the

ball of your foot and the bottom the toes. Still with the rough side of the file work

mostly on the outside rim of the heel.

• Cuticle nail pusher

• Nail brush

• Foot file

• Nail buffer

10. After soaking the feet in warm soapy water, use the pumice stone to gently buff

away cracked or dry skin of the feet with a soft, circular motion. Never apply heavy

pressure to the pumice for this can cause sores, open wounds and possible infection.

• Cuticle nail pusher

• Nail brush

• Foot file

• Pumice stone