Performance should include

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

• 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

• 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?