Indiana PSI Nail Technician Practice Test

Which is the first step a client MUST do prior to any fingernail service?

1. Use hand Sanitizer

2. Pay for procedure

3. Remove their polish

4. Wash with soap and water

The correct answer is: Wash with soap and water

Washing hands with soap and water is essential as the first step a client must take prior to any fingernail service. This process is crucial for maintaining hygiene. By washing their hands, the client removes dirt, oils, and potential pathogens from their skin, which helps ensure a clean working environment for both the nail technician and the client. This practice prevents contamination and the spread of bacteria or viruses, adhering to health and safety standards in a nail salon setting. Using hand sanitizer is beneficial as a secondary step but does not replace the thorough cleaning provided by washing hands with soap and water. Paying for the procedure is a necessary transaction but does not correspond to the immediate hygiene requirements before service. Removing nail polish can be part of the prep process but is not the priority step for ensuring cleanliness.