Page 40 - Cosmetology

revival of henna derives from its popularity in India. Cixi, dowger empress of China, was
said to wear very long artificial nails.

Preparation

A manicurist prepares for a customer by ensuring that the working area and tools are
sanitized and conveniently located. This might include sanitizing the working surface,

such as a table top, placing clean metal implements into a jar with sanitizing liquid, and
having sanitized towels and new tools such as orange sticks and emery boards arranged
neatly near the working area. Soaking liquids are not reused, and all water used can be
boiled or otherwise sanitized. These preparations prevent the possible spread of disease.

Proper lighting is also important.

Services provided

There is a wide variety of services available from manicurists, and each manicurist might
have a specialty. A reputable manicurist ensures that a client knows what services are
available and explains the procedures

Paraffin treatments

Sometimes the hands can be dipped in melted paraffin or wax. This is meant to impart
heat to the hand for the purposes of relaxing the skin and making it better able to absorb
lotion, which is sometimes rubbed on the hand before submersion into the paraffin. The

hand is usually dipped more than once to allow a thicker wax coat to form, making the
coating stay warm for longer and less likely to break or tear prematurely. After the hands
have been dipped in the wax, they are wrapped in either plastic or tin foil, then covered
with cloth to retain warmth.

Hot oil manicure

A hot oil manicure is a specific type of manicure that cleans and neatens the cuticles and
softens them with oil. It is more suitable for males to get, compared with other types of
manicures.

Common manicure tools and supplies