Nic nail tech Questions with Accurate
Answers
Effleurage correct answer A succession of strokes performed by gliding the hands over an area of the
body with varying degrees of pressure or contact
Petrissage correct answer Kneading movement performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue
with a light, firm pressure.
Friction correct answer In massage, various strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over
another
Tapotement correct answer also known as percussion, consists of short quick tapping, slapping, and
hacking movements
Paraffin correct answer A petroleum by-product that has excellent sealing properties (barrier qualities)
to hold moisture in the skin.
Pumice stone is used in pedicuring as
a. An abrasive
b. A bleach
c. A lubricant
d. An astringent correct answer An abrasive
What is the FIRST step in performing a manicure? correct answer Remove old polish
Where should all manicuring cosmetic supplies be kept when not being used? correct answer In clean
closed containers
Which of the following is a condition in which the cuticle splits around the nail? correct answer
Hangnails
