Performance should include

• maintaining and disinfecting pedicure equipment and tools
• recognizing contraindications
• examining the client's skin and feet for abrasions, disorders, and diseases
• arranging required equipment, implements, and materials

• placing the client's feet on a clean paper towel on a footrest
• filling the footbath with warm water to cover the ankles
• adding antiseptic or antibacterial soap to the footbath and placing both feet in the bath for 3 to 5 minutes
• removing feet from the footbath, rinsing feet, and wiping them dry
• removing polish, if necessary
• filing toenails straight across and even with the ends of the toes with an emery board, taking care to avoid filing into the corners of the nails
• using a cotton-tipped orangewood stick, applying cuticle solvent to the cuticle and under the free edge of each toenail
• massaging each toe with cuticle cream or oil
• scrubbing feet in warm, soapy water
• rinsing and drying thoroughly
• applying lotion or cream over the foot to just above the ankle
• massaging both feet, using massage techniques
• removing traces of lotion from the nails
• applying base coat, polish, and topcoat on each toenail

• sanitizing and disinfecting the implements and footbath.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is the importance of analyzing a client's feet before giving a pedicure?
• What is the danger of massaging the shin area?
• What are the differences between a basic pedicure and a specialty-service pedicure?
• What is the purpose of massaging the feet?
• What safety precautions should be used when performing a pedicure?