Title: Perform a manicure.
Course: Cosmetology II (Two-Year Program) (19101-2YII) > Section: Caring for Skin, Hands, and Feet

Performance should include

- maintenance and disinfection of pedicure equipment and tools
- pre-, in-, and post-service steps for pedicures
- recognition of contraindications.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the importance of analyzing a client’s hands and nails prior to a manicure?
- Why should one use disinfected implements on the client?
- What are the differences between a basic manicure and a specialty service manicure?
- What is the purpose of massaging the hands?