Skin & Nail ServicesQuestion 391 of 484
Which of the following is within a California esthetician's scope but NOT within a manicurist's scope?
a.Dermaplaning to remove vellus hair and surface dead skin from the face
b.Filing a fingernail to shape
c.Applying gel polish to toenails
d.Removing soak-off gel from a fingernail
Explanation
Dermaplaning is a facial-skin service performed with a single-use blade to remove vellus hair and dead surface cells; it falls under esthetic scope. Filing, gel polish, and gel removal on the hands and feet are nail services within the manicurist's scope.
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