Manicures Flashcards
Normal healthy nail is:
→ firm
→ flexible
→ slightly pinkish in colour
→ surface should be smooth, curved, & unspotted without hollows or wavy ridges
What is the onyx?
The technical term for nails
The nail is mainly composed of:
Keratin
Nail structure consists of 3 parts
- Nail plate
- Nail root
- Free Edge
The ______ extends from the root to the free edge
Nail plate
The nail plate originates from an actively growing tissue known as the:
Matrix
What is the free edge?
The end portion of the nail plate
The free edge is no longer attached to the:
Nail bed
Lunula is also known as:
Half moon
Where is the lunula located?
At the base of the nail
The eponychium is:
→ the extension of the cuticle at the base of the nail plate which partly overlaps the lunula
→ skin at the base of the nail
The cuticle is:
A waxy substance we push off & get rid of
Parts surrounding the nail:
→ hyponychium
→ perionychium
→ nail grooves
Hyponychium is:
The portion of the epidermis under the free edge of the nail
Perionychium is:
The portion of cuticle surrounding the entire nail border
Nail grooves are:
The slits or tracks on the sides of the nail upon which the nail moves as it grows
The average rate of growth in the normal adult is ______ of an inch per month
1/8th
Nails grow faster in which season?
The summer
Which finger does the nail grow fastest on?
The middle finger
What finger does the nail grow slowest on?
The thumb
Normally replacement of the nail takes:
4 months
As long as the matrix is in good condition, the nail can be:
Replaced
Products needed for a manicure
→ cuticle remover
→ cuticle cream
→ nail Polish remover
→ base coat
→ top coat
→ nail Polish
→ Massage cream
Implements needed for a manicure
→ nail file
→ orangewood sticks
→ cuticle pusher
→ cuticle nippers
→ nail clippers
→ nail buffer
Other items needed for a manicure
→ cotton balls
→ manicure bowls
→ 2 towels
→ ridge filler
→ cotton rounds
What does cuticle oil do?
→ softens & lubricates the skin around the nails
→ replaces oil & moisture lost when using nail Polish removers
The cuticle is softened with what liquid/product?
Cuticle removers
About cuticle removers
→ it can be easily removed
→ it acts as nail bleach
What 2 products promote faster nail growth?
→ nail strengtheners
→ nail conditioners
Nail strengtheners & conditioners are for:
Weak & fragile nails
Nail strengtheners & conditioners can be used as a _______
Base coat
What is the liquid product applied before the liquid nail colour polish?
Base coat
Base coat allows the nail Polish to ________
Adhere readily to the nail surface
Base coat prolongs the life of ________ & minimizes _______ ________ from staining the nails
Enamel, pigment of enamel
Base coat minimizes irregularities in the _______
Nail plate
Liquid product applied over the nail Polish
Top coat
Top coat imparts ______ & _______
Toughness & extra gloss
What product makes the nail Polish more resistant to chipping?
Top coat
After applying top coat, which product must you wait 5 minutes before spraying/applying?
Nail drier/quick dry
Massage is done for ______ & ______ purposes
Relaxation & circulation
