NIC Cosmetology Written (Theory) ExamNail Care and ServicesEasy
When performing a basic pedicure, after soaking the client's feet and drying them thoroughly, what is the next step in the standard service sequence?
- AApply a foot mask.
- BTrim and file the toenails.
- CApply nail polish.
- DPerform a foot massage.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Trim and file the toenails.
After soaking and drying, the next logical step in a pedicure is to address the nails themselves by trimming and filing, which is easier when the nails are softened by the soak.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A foot mask is a conditioning treatment applied later in the service, usually after exfoliation and before massage.
- C. Nail polish is applied at the very end of the service, after all shaping and conditioning.
- D. Foot massage typically comes after nail and callus work, often before the final polish application.
Pedicure Sequence (Basic)
The standard, ordered steps for performing a basic pedicure service, ensuring efficiency and proper care.
- Soaking softens the nails and skin for easier trimming and exfoliation.
- Nail work (trimming, filing, cuticle care) typically precedes skin work.
- Massage and polish are usually the final steps.
Memory trick: Soak, Shape, Smooth, Soothe, Shine!