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

Performance should include

- examining client's skin and hands for abrasions, disorders, and diseases
- suggesting medical treatment, if necessary
- removing polish, if necessary
- shaping nails
- softening cuticles in finger bowl
- drying fingers with towel
- applying cuticle remover
- loosening cuticle with orangewood stick covered with cotton
- cleaning under free edge with 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 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?