NIC Nail Technician Written ExamNail Technology ProceduresEasy
A technician is performing a basic manicure. After filing and shaping the nails, what is the next step in the standard procedure?
- AMassage the hands and arms.
- BApply base coat.
- CSoak the client's hands.
- DApply cuticle oil.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Soak the client's hands.
In a standard manicure sequence, after filing and shaping, the hands are typically soaked to soften the cuticles and prepare for further cuticle work.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Massage is performed after all nail and cuticle work, before polish application.
- B. Base coat is applied much later, after all nail and skin preparation.
- D. Cuticle oil is usually applied at the end of the service, before or after polish.
Manicure Sequence (Soak)
The step in a basic manicure where hands are immersed in warm, soapy water after filing and shaping.
- Softens cuticles for easier pushing back or trimming.
- Cleanses the nails and hands.
- Often includes a sanitizing solution or essential oils.
Memory trick: File, then soak, it's the manicure oath!