UNIT 9 Manicure and pedicure workbook vocabulary 10 1 Leggi questo paragrafo sulla cura di mani e piedi e scegli l opzione corretta. 1. Soaking/Dipping in a warm, 2. cream-infused/oil-infused basin of water is relaxing and 3. cuts/softens cuticles, nails, callouses and 4. ugly/rough skin. It prepares foot and hand skin for the second step: cleansing, 5. exfoliation/ extirpation and massage applications. Soap and water are not enough, in fact: they don t cleanse as well as an exfoliating 6. scrub/oil does, for example. The third step is 7. wetting/moisturizing, which can be done with lotions, creams or skin care oils, and finally a soothing massage with 8. important/essential oil or cream. 4 UNIT9 MaNIcUreaNdpedIcUre Apply a base coat and two thin coats of nail polish. Leave adequate time for nails to dry. Indovina a che cosa si riferiscono queste definizioni. 1. Hands receive relief from heated stones placed over 2. them: ........... Acrylic, gel or another product is applied directly to 3. the natural nail: ........... It uses nude colours and looks quite natural: ........... 4. An artificial tip is applied to the end of the nail: ........... 5. The tips are painted white on a pale pink base coat: ........... 2 Completa queste frasi con le parole del riquadro. buffers clippers cutters feet files nippers pumice pushers softening strengthener toe separator 1. You can treat your feet with ................................ stone. 2. When you apply nail polish, use a ................................ in order not to spot the other toes with the polish. 3. Apply ................................ hand cream if you have rough skin. 4. Use nail ................................ if you have weak, fragile nails. 5. 6. skin: ........... 5 1. 2. 3. You can treat cuticles with cuticle ................................ and ................................. 6. Nail ................................ or ................................ are used for 4. shortening nails; nail ............................... and ............................... for making them even. 5. skills 3 Partendo dal punto 1 e arrivando al 10, ricostruisci la sequenza corretta di una manicure professionale. 1 Disinfect your client s hands and yours. Finish off with a layer of topcoat. Apply a hydrating mask. Push the cuticles back and trim off the excess. Remove any existing nail polish. Soak the client s fingers in lukewarm water. Massage the hands with a scrub. Cut, file and buff the nails. 160 A liquid wax is used to moisturize and smooth the 6. 7. Individua e correggi l errore in una delle due frasi di ciascuna coppia. a. Nail gel is applied like a normal polish in fine layers, each of which is hardened under UV light. b. If it is applied directly onto a natural nail, it strengthens them but prevents them to grow. a. Acrylic is a weak combination of liquid and powder that creates a protective layer on the nail. b. It is important to do acrylic nails well so as not to make them look thick and artificial. a. Shellac, a combination of gel and nail polish, adds strength and durability to nails. b. Shellac is much more damaging to nails than traditional gels or acrylics. a. Signature Nail Systems do not damage natural nails. b. SNS nails are light but strong, and they look natural, but it is difficult to apply them. a. Fibreglass or fabric wraps are glued in place only if nails aren t cracked. b. They can be made of silk, linen, paper, or fiberglass. a. Polygel nails can be applied as an overlay or as a nail enhancement. b. Polygel polish can t be buffed off. a. Gels and acrylics are removed by acetone and are then buffed off. b. Acetone makes nails dry and not buffing can weaken them. ................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................