Manicure - Level 2 - Learner Packs

Question 1

Where cells are incubated to form the nail plate?

Answer 1

MATRIX

Question 2

Situated under the nail plate, supply’s nourishment?

Answer 2

NAIL BED

Question 3

Surface upon which the nail plate moves as it grows?

Answer 3

NAIL GROOVES

Question 4

Piece of skin under the FREE EDGE?

Answer 4

Hyponychium

Question 5

End of the nail plate?

Answer 5

FREE EDGE

Question 6

Holds nails in place & give stability?

Answer 6

NAIL WALLS

Question 7

Crescent at base of nail where cells start to harden?

Answer 7

LUNULA

Question 8

Overlapping skin at the base of the nail plate underneath the cuticle?

Answer 8

EPONYCHIUM

Question 9

Protects the matrix against bacterial infection and provides a protective seal?

Answer 9

CUTICLE

Question 10

3 Naturally occurring nail shapes?

Answer 10

SPOON / HOOK / FAN

Question 11

Average rate of nail growth?

Answer 11

3mm per month

Question 12

Explain Mitosis?

Answer 12

Cell duplication

Question 13

What would PITTING of the nail indicate?

Answer 13

Dermatitis or Psoriasis

Question 14

The function of the nail groves are to?

Answer 14

Help the nail grow in a straight line

Question 15

What is the only living part of the nail?

Answer 15

MATRIX

Question 16

Why is it important for a cuticle knife to be kept we when being used?

Answer 16

Prevents scratching of the nail plate

Question 17

How do you prevent heat build up when buffing nails?

Answer 17

Lift the buffer up after each stroke

Question 18

How many coats of pearlized enamel should you apply?

Answer 18

3

Question 19

How long do nails take to become touch dry (varnish)?

Answer 19

20 mins to touch, 24 hours full

Question 20

How long does it take a nail to grow?

Answer 20

6 months

Question 21

How is the shape and thickness of the nail determined?

Answer 21

The MATRIX

Question 22

What is the process that changes the living cells to dead tissue called?

Answer 22

Keratinisation