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Chapter 14 pivot point cosmetology
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Acrylic brush
Implement used to build acrylic nails, made from natural hair like sable
Acrylic nail
Type of artificial nail created from acrylic material
Acrylic overlay
Process of applying product over a nail tip to create a more durable extension
Agnail
Technical term for a hangnail, split, dry cuticle
Artificial nail care
Use of various man-made materials and techniques to enhance the appearance of artificial nails, cleaning underneath, polish remover, etc.
Base coat
Colorless polish that evens out the nail plate; prevents pigments from staining the plate
Block buffer
Implement used to smooth the surface of the nail
Blue nails
Blue color in the skin under the nail, caused by a systemic problem, like heart or poor circulation
Bruised nails
Condition in which a blood clot forms under the nail plate, causing a dark purplish spot , caused by trauma
Brush cleaner
Solution that removes any residue products from the bristles of a brush, acetone
Corrugation
Horizontal, wavy ridges across the nail, caused by injury or systemic condition.
Cuticle
Loose, pliable, dead overlapping skin around the nail, able to be removed
Cuticle cream/oil
Moisturizer used to soften the cuticle skin
Cuticle nipper
Cutting implement used to trim hangnails
Cuticle pusher
Implement used to push cuticles
Cuticle remover
Low percent of hydrogen peroxide, also sodium or potassium hydroxide, used to loosen dead skin
dappen dish
Holds monomer and polymer separate during nail services
Dehydrant
Solution that allows better adhesion of nail enhancements. It eliminates moisture.
Effleurage
Massage movement, light, gliding, circular, stroking motion.
Eggshell nails
Very thin, soft nails
Electric heater
Heats creams for specialized nail services
Electric nail service
Manicure using electrical powered tools
Emery board
Implement that is single use implement; used to shorten and shape natural nails
Enviromental cause
Disease or disorder of the nail caused by nail services or products that have adversely altered the skin or nail
Eponychium
Cuticle that overlaps the lunula. It's a seal at the base of the nail.
Etiology
the cause of a disease, disorder or a condition.
Fingerbowl
A bowl that allows a comfortable soaking of the nails.
Foot brush
Stiff brush that cleans the nails and removes debris off the foot.
Foot file
A paddle with a gritty surface that softens and removes callouses.
Free edge
part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe
French manicure
Nail polish technique, white polish applied to the free edge, a pink polish applied to the nail bed
Furrows
Indented vertical lines down the nail plate.
Hand lotion
Lotion for hands
Hot oil/cream manicure
Process of placing the clients hand in warm oil or cream instead of water; soaking solution
Hyponychium
Seal of skin under the free edge of the nail
Ingrown nails
Aka onychocryptosis; nail that grows into the edge of the nail groove
Kolionychia
Aka spoon nails; nails with a concave shape, can be caused by systemic or long term illness or a nerve disturbance
Leuconychia
White spots appearing in the nail , caused by injury to the nail
Light cured/ gel nails
Cured with a light ; acrylic applied to the nail plate
Liquid nail wrap
Polish consisting of tiny strengthened fibers, hardens and protects the nail
Liquid polish
Colored polish that is enamel, creates defects on the nails
Lunula
Whitened area; half-moon shape at the base of the nail; state question: it is a reflection of the light on the matrix
Manicure
FYI Latin word mani; hands; cosmetic care of the hands and fingernails
Mantle
Pocket-like structure that holds the root and the matrix
Monomer
Mixes with powder to form acrylic nails
MSDS
Aka material safety data sheet; info and key data on specific products
Nail/cuticle scissors
Implements used to cut nails and trim mending fibers
Nail art
Process of using decoration on the nails
Nail bed
Area that holds the nail plate; has all the nerves and blood vessels
Nail bleach
Lightener or high percent hydrogen peroxide used to remove on the nails
Nail body
Nail plate; visible nail area
Nail brush
Small brush used to clean nails
Nail conditioner
Applies to the nails to dryness
Nail cuticle
Dead, colorless tissue attached to the natural nail plate.
Nail file
Metal implement that shortens, files, and shapes artificial nails
Nail form
Plastic or paper template that forms an acrylic extension
Nail groove
Tracks on either side of the nail as the nail moves out and grows
Nail matrix
Active tissue that generates cells that harden as they move outward from the root to the nail
Nail mend fiber
Fiberglass, silk or linen; a mending material to repair splits or cracks
Nail root
Part of the nail attached to the matrix; the base of the nail
Nail service cushion
Soft form support to rest client's arm on.
Nail service stool
Allows easy access to all tools and the client because seat is adjustable
Nail service table
Table that provides a place for all the tools to be laid out. Can have a light attached. Sq: wattage of light bulb on mani table 40 watts
Nail strengthener
Nail product that is usually a clear polish, applied to base coat
Nail tech
Professional that specializes in nail care services
Nail tips
Plastic extensions that adhere to the natural nail.
Nail wall
The folds of skin on either side of the nail groove.
Nail wrap
Fiberglass, silk or linen. Material applied over natural nail. Reinforced with adhesive.
Onychatrophia
shrinking or wasting away of nails/ atrophy
Onchauxis
Aka hypertrophy; thickening of the nail plate
Onychia
Inflammation of the nail matrix
Onychocryptosis
Ingrown nail
Onychogryposis
Represented by increased curvature of the nail
Onychology
Study of nails
Onycholysis
Separate of the nail; loosening of the nail
onychomycosis
Fungal infection of the nail; ringworm
Onychophagy
Bitten nails
Onychopotsis
Shedding or falling off of the nail
Onychorrhexis
Split or brittle nails
Onychosis
Any deformity or disease of the natural nail.
Airbrushing
Use of airbrush gun and paint to decorate the nail
Onyx
Tech term for the nail
Orange wood stick
Supply used to loosen debris and apply creams and clean under the free edge of the nail.
Paronychia
Inflammation of the skin around the nail, also called felon
Pedicure
Cosmetic care of the feet and toenails, the Latin word ped means foot and cura means care
Perionychium
Skin that touches, overlaps and surrounds the nail
Petrissage
Light or heavy kneading or rolling of the muscles
Polymer
Nail product that is mixed with a monomer to form an acrylic nail, powder in form
Primer
Product that ensures adhesion f acrylic product to nail
Prognosis
Medical opinion of the future condition of an illness
Pterygium
Living skin attached to nail plate either at the hyponychium or the eponychium
Sculptured nails
Nail extensions formed with a nail form rather than a tip.created by polymer and monomer
Sloughing lotion
Product that removes dead skin cells
Soaking solution
Liquid soap used with warm water in finger bowl to soften skin, loosen dirt and aid in pushing back cuticle
Speed dry
Drying agent, spray or polish that aids in fast drying of polish
Systemic cause
Diseases, disorders or conditions throughout the system caused by an external factor such as illness, nutrition or heredity.
Tinea
Medical term for ringworm; red,circular patch of small blisters, caused by a vegetable parasite.
Tinea manus
Ringworm of the hand
Tinea pedis
Ringworm of the foot
Tinea anguim
Ringworm of the nail
Toe separators
Separates toes during polishing
Top coat or sealer
Colorless hard polish that keeps colored polish from peeling or chipping
Wet disinfectant container
Container with disinfectant solution into which tools and implements are completely immersed
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