Title: Perform a basic manicure.
Course: Cosmetology II (19101-II) > Section: Caring for Skin, Hands, and Feet

Performance should include

pre-service
- examining the client's skin and hands for abrasions, disorders, and diseases
- maintaining and disinfecting implements and the work area

in-service
- removing polish, if necessary
- shaping nails
- softening cuticles in finger bowl
- drying fingers with a towel
- applying cuticle remover
- loosening cuticle with an orangewood stick covered with cotton
- cleaning under free edge with an orangewood stick
- removing excess dead skin, if necessary
- applying nail whitener under free edge, if necessary
- applying cuticle oil or cream and massaging it into cuticles
- removing excess oil from nail bed
- applying base coat to nails
- applying nail color to nails
- removing excess polish from around the cuticle area
- applying topcoat to nails
- applying hand lotion to hands, using massage techniques

post-service
- sanitizing and disinfecting implements and the work area.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it necessary to analyze the hands and nails?
- What are the five nail shapes?
- What are the differences between a basic manicure and a specialty service manicure?
- What is the purpose of massaging the hands?