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Those are all the tools needed for nail care services.

Do not hesitate to ask question if something is not clear


with you
If you do not have question, let us discuss the following
materials use in nail care services.
MATERIALS are the cosmetics and supplies that are
consumed and should be replaced from time to time. They
are also called consumables.
1. Alcohol is an organic compound used as sanitizer.
2. Apron is an outer protective garment that covers primarily the
front of the body to protect clothes from dirt or stains.
3. Assorted Colored Nail Polish is a lacquer applied on fingernails
and toenails to decorate and/or protect the nail plate.
4. Base Coat is a clear layer of polish applied to the nail plate
before the application of colored polish to smoothen
surface for color and promote healthier nails.
5. Benzalconium Chloride is a yellow-white powder prepared in
an aqueous solution used as surface disinfectant and topical
antiseptic.
6. Bleaching Soap is a soap formulated to whiten the skin.
7. Cotton is a soft white downy fiber for dubbing or cleaning the
nails and removing nail polish.
8. Cuticle Oil is a mixture of fats and waxes containing lanolin
and petroleum base to soften and lubricate the skin around the
nails.
9. Disinfectant is an agent, such as heat, radiation, or a
chemical, that destroys, neutralizes, or prevents the growth of
disease-carrying microorganisms.
10. Emery board is a wooden, sand paper-like stick with a fine
texture on one side and a coarse texture on the other side used to
gently grind down the edges of the nails.
11. First Aid Kit is a collection of supplies for use in giving first aid.
12. Nail Hardener is a liquid applied to the nails to form a protective
barrier to prevent chipping, peeling and splitting of nails.
13. Quick Dry is a liquid applied to colored nail polish to dry faster.
14. Solvent is a substance used to thin out the nail polish when it has
thickened.
15. Toe Nail Separator is a soft material where toes are inserted to keep
them apart to prevent a freshly painted toenail from staining another
toe.
16. Top Coat is a clear nail polish applied to the nails after the colored
polish to protect it from scratches and chips, it makes nails harder and
keep them looking shiny.
17. Wet Sanitizer is a substance or preparation for killing germs.
 EQUIPMENT are the items which are more or less durable and
permanent needed for a particular activity or purpose.
1. Chairs are seats with back support which have four legs and some
have rests for the arms.
2. Manicurist’s Chair or Stool is the adjustable upholstered seat fitted
over a metal or chrome.
3. Manicure Table is a furniture especially designed for giving
manicure. Usually it has a laminated plastic surface and a drawer for
storing materials. It is often fitted with ball casters for easy mobility
4. Sterilizer is an equipment in a salon used for sterilizing metal
implements to kill micro-organisms.
5. Timer is a device that can be preset to start or stop something at a
given time.

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