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Nail Theory and Artificial Nails
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Free edge
The part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe.
Nail bed
The portion of living skin that supports the nail plate.
Bed epithelium
The thin layer of tissues that attaches nerves to the nail plate.
Eponychium
The living skin at the base of the nail plate, covering the matrix area.
Hyponychium
The slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate.
Ligament
The tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place.
Matrix
What determines health and shape of nails?
1/8 inch per month
What is the average rate of nail growth in the normal adult.
Physician
A client with skin or nails that are infected, inflamed, or swollen should be referred to?
Bruised nails
A nail condition in which blood clots form under the nail plate due to a small injury of the nail plate.
Eggshell Nails
Nails with a noticeably thin, white nail plate that are more flexible than normal nails.
Beau's lines
Visible depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate that are the result of a major illness or injury.
Infection
Redness, pain and swelling are signs of?
Leukonychia
White spots on the nails, that are caused by minor damage to the matrix.
Melanonychia
A dark band within the nail plate extending from the base to the free edge due to increased pigmentation.
Onychorrhexis
Split or brittle nails with a series of lengthwise ridges and a rough appearance to the surface of the nail plate.
Uneven growth and age
What causes, ridges that run vertically down the natural nail plate?
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
The naturally occurring skin bacterium that can grow out of control and cause nail infections, incorrectly referred to as mold.
Onychosis
Any deformity or disease of the nails in general.
Onycholysis
Lifting of the nail plate from the bed without shedding is a sign of?
Athlete's Foot
Common term for Tinea pedis.
Tip cutter
An implement similar to a nail clipper that is used on nail tips.
Crack
Cutting nail tips with a nail or toenail clipper will cause the nail tip to weaken and?
Wells
Shallow depressions that serve as contact points for nail tips and the natural nail.
Cuticle to free edge
How should the brush be stroked when removing dust from the natural nail plate?
Sidewall to sidewall
Properly sized nail tips for a client should cover nail plate from ______ to ______.
Stop, Rock, Hold
What is a technique used to apply nail tips?
Thin
How should the product be applied near eponychium, sidewalls, and free edge; to produce a natural looking nail?
After Every client
How often should the soaking solution for the finger bowl should be replaced?
Cuticle
The loose and pliable overlapping skin around the nail.
Split nails
Caused by improper filing, injuries or harsh chemicals.
Onychocryptosis
The disorder in which the nail grows into the edge grooves causing ingrown nails.
Remove the artificial nail
What you should do if a fungus is found prior to a fill-in service?
Onychauxis
A thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal outgrowth of the nail.
Spoon Nails
Caused by systemic, long-term illness or nervous condition.
Hypertrophy
Another term for Onychauxis.
Hot oil or Cream manicuring
What brittle nails or dry, aging hands can benefit from?
Nail Root
Attached at the base of the nail, under the skin and inside the mantle.
Emery Board
An implement that shortens, shapes and smooths rough edges of the natural nail.
From the nail base to free edge
How nail polish should be applied?
Refer client to a physician
Upon the discovery of a nail fungus on a client's hands or feet what should you do?
Eponychium
The nail structure that overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail.
Furrows
Indented vertical lines down the nail plate that may be caused by illness or injury.
Onychogryposis
Indicated by an increased curvature of the nail.
Where the nail matrix and nail bed meet
Area that causes the lunula ( half-moon shape at base of nail) to appear white.
Nail Bleach
Product that may be used to remove nail stains.
Mantle
The deep pocket-like structure that holds the root and the matrix of the nail.
An Orangewood stick wrapped in cotton, saturated in polish remover.
Used to remove excess polish at the edge of the nail.
Perionychium
The skin that touches, overlaps and surrounds the nail.
Refer to a physician
If signs of tinea pedis are present such as, itching and peeling of the skin on the feet; you should.
Matrix
The active tissue that generates cells that harden as they move outward from the root to the nail.
Ligaments
What attaches the nail bed to the bone.
Bruised nails
A condition where blood is trapped under the nail.
Prior to polishing nails
The appropriate time to offer a hand massage during a manicure.
Nail wall
The fold of skin on either side of the nail groove is called?
Ingrown Toenails
Can be avoided by trimming toenails straight across.
Grooves
The tracks on either side of the nail that the nail moves as it grows.
Hangnail
Condition that is the result of an overly dry, split cuticle.
Onychomychosis
The technical name for the disease referred to as ringworm of the nail.
Before applying base coat
The appropriate time to remove any traces of oil, lotion or cream when performing a manicure.
the base coat
The nail polish (color) is applied over what?
Bonding agent
The nail tip adhesive used to secure the nail tip to the natural nail.
Nail wraps
Nail enhancements made by using nail-size pieces of cloth or paper.
Wrap resin
The product used to coat and secure fabric wraps to the natural nail and nail tip.
Linen
Fabric wraps are made from silk, fiberglass and:
Slid off
Nail tips are softened with acetone or tip remover and are:
Polymer powder
Sculptured nails are created by combining monomer liquid with?
Bead of product
As monomer liquid absorbs polymer powder, the chemical interaction produces a small:
Block adhesion
When applying nail enhancements, surface moisture and natural oils left on the nail plate will:
2 to 3 weeks
Time frame proper maintenance of nail enhancements should be done.
Bacteria
A dehydrant is used when applying nail tips to help remove moisture and oil to prevent the growth of:
Protect the tip of the finger
The purpose of the free edge.
Dappen Dishes
Special containers used to hold monomer liquid and polymer powder that minimizes contamination and evaporation.
1/3 to 1/2
How much of the nail bed should be covered by a nail tip?
UV gel polish
An Alternative to traditional nail lacquer.
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