Manicure Flashcards
Ingredient found in cuticle remover (should not be put on skin)
Potassium Hydroxide
Nails are so short the skin grows all around the nail.
Caused by - excessive forward growth of the cuticle
Ptergium
Pronounced Trey-Gium
How many bones in the hand and wrist?
27
White spots on the nail plate caused by damaged cuticles
Leuconychia
Shoulder muscle
Deltoid
Protein found in the epidermal
Keratin
Main vein in the arm
Median vein
Muscle that flexed the forearm and hand
Brachioradialis
Muscle of the forearm inside the elbow
Method of sterilisation for metal tools
Autoclave
Where does keratinisation occur in the epidermis?
Stratum granulosum
What is keratinisation?
Process of keratin hardening.
Keratin is protein found in the outer layer of the skin
What is Mitosis
Produces new cells
Where does mitosis occur in the nail?
The matrix
New cells are added to the nail plate by mitosis in the matrix
What is the artery that flows to the toes?
Digital arteries
The name of the muscle that makes the hair stand on end
Arrector pilli muscle
What massage medium do you use for dry cuticles?
Oil
Do bunions restrict or prevent?
Restrict
Are corns contagious?
No
The condition where the nail plate lifts and detaches from the nail bed
Onycholysis
The condition where there are yellow and green patches on the nail, smell might be present and the nail is brittle
Onychomychosis
When do you not use paraffin wax?
When the nails are really soft
What is the time for a standard manicure procedure?
45 minutes
What is the name of the group of muscles which bend the wrist?
Extensor digitorium
What would you do for a male client during manicure?
Buff nails to shine
Nails square shape
Deeper tissue massage
Un perfumed lotions
2 terms of massage
Effleurage and petrissage
What is the mantle?
Fold of skin over the matrix and around the nail plate
What is the cause of blue nails?
Poor circulation
What is pitting of the nail plate caused by?
Psoriasis
How would you recognise beau’s lines?
Groove line which runs across the nail
Function of top coat
Prevents polish from chipping
Benefits of thermal mittens
Rehydrates and softens skin/nails
(Ideal for dry skin)
Increases circulation
Decreases joint stiffness
Relaxes aching muscles
Opens pores to increases absorption of moisturising products
What is the perionychium?
Tissue surrounding the nail
What is the function of the matrix?
The matrix is where the cells produce to allow nail growth. This process is called mitosis. Mitosis is the process of cell renewal.
What type of product is a cuticle cream?
An emollient (softens and soothes)
What is an extension of the horny layer of the epidermis?
The cuticle
What are the eponychium and perionycium also referred to as?
The cuticle
What is the mantle?
An area tissues which contains the matrix
What is the function of the mantle?
It protects the matrix from damage
What is the nail plate?
Is it compressed keratinised cells produced by the matrix
The process of cells hardening
Keratinisation
What can affect nail growth
Poor diet - lack of minerals/vitamins
Illness
Medication
Age - cellular regeneration declines with age
Time of year (more growth in summer)
Injury the matrix or nail bed
Neglect
Pregnancy increases nail growth by 20%
Poor circulation
What’s in nail varnish remover?
It’s a solvent containing - Acetone, glycerol and perfume
What’s in nail varnish thinner?
It’s a solvent containing - ethyl acetate.
What’s in cuticle cream?
Soft white paraffin,
Mineral oils,
What is caustic and where is it found?
It dissolves the skins and is found in cuticle remover
What is a nail strengthener?
A mixture of powder acrylic and liquid plastic
What is buffing cream?
An abrasive paste used to smooth out nail and
