Nails Guide

PEDICURE

A pedicure is a way to improve the appearance of the feet, and their nails. It basically is a manicure for the feet. The word pedicure comes form the Latin words pes, which means foot, and cura, which means care. It also means the care of the feet and toenails. A pedicure can be helpful because it can prevent nail diseases and nail disorders.

Things You Need To Know

* Structure of the nail
* Composition of cosmetics used in a pedicure
* Give effective pedicure
* Care for clients’ problems or concerns
* Distinguish nail disorders that can or can’t be treated
* Sanitation and disinfectant procedures
* The difference between nail diseases and nail disorders

Tools You Need for a Pedicure

* Towels
* Cotton balls
* Toenail clippers
* Lotion
* Cuticle cream
* Cuticle pusher
* Orangewood sticks
* Acetone
* Antibacterial soap
* Foot bath
* White block buffer

Nail Cosmetics

* Base coat
* Cuticle creams
* Cuticle oil
* Cuticle remover
* Dry nail polish
* Liquid nail polish
* Nail bleach
* Nail conditioner
* Nail dryer
* Polish thinner
* Polish remover