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Manicures Flashcards

1
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Normal healthy nail is:

A

→ firm
→ flexible
→ slightly pinkish in colour
→ surface should be smooth, curved, & unspotted without hollows or wavy ridges

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2
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What is the onyx?

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The technical term for nails

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3
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The nail is mainly composed of:

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Keratin

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4
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Nail structure consists of 3 parts

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  1. Nail plate
  2. Nail root
  3. Free Edge
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5
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The ______ extends from the root to the free edge

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Nail plate

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6
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The nail plate originates from an actively growing tissue known as the:

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Matrix

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7
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What is the free edge?

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The end portion of the nail plate

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8
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The free edge is no longer attached to the:

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Nail bed

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9
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Lunula is also known as:

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Half moon

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10
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Where is the lunula located?

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At the base of the nail

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11
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The eponychium is:

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→ the extension of the cuticle at the base of the nail plate which partly overlaps the lunula
→ skin at the base of the nail

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12
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The cuticle is:

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A waxy substance we push off & get rid of

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13
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Parts surrounding the nail:

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→ hyponychium
→ perionychium
→ nail grooves

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14
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Hyponychium is:

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The portion of the epidermis under the free edge of the nail

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15
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Perionychium is:

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The portion of cuticle surrounding the entire nail border

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16
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Nail grooves are:

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The slits or tracks on the sides of the nail upon which the nail moves as it grows

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17
Q

The average rate of growth in the normal adult is ______ of an inch per month

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1/8th

18
Q

Nails grow faster in which season?

A

The summer

19
Q

Which finger does the nail grow fastest on?

A

The middle finger

20
Q

What finger does the nail grow slowest on?

A

The thumb

21
Q

Normally replacement of the nail takes:

A

4 months

22
Q

As long as the matrix is in good condition, the nail can be:

A

Replaced

23
Q

Products needed for a manicure

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→ cuticle remover
→ cuticle cream
→ nail Polish remover
→ base coat
→ top coat
→ nail Polish
→ Massage cream

24
Q

Implements needed for a manicure

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→ nail file
→ orangewood sticks
→ cuticle pusher
→ cuticle nippers
→ nail clippers
→ nail buffer

25
Q

Other items needed for a manicure

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→ cotton balls
→ manicure bowls
→ 2 towels
→ ridge filler
→ cotton rounds

26
Q

What does cuticle oil do?

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→ softens & lubricates the skin around the nails
→ replaces oil & moisture lost when using nail Polish removers

27
Q

The cuticle is softened with what liquid/product?

A

Cuticle removers

28
Q

About cuticle removers

A

→ it can be easily removed
→ it acts as nail bleach

29
Q

What 2 products promote faster nail growth?

A

→ nail strengtheners
→ nail conditioners

30
Q

Nail strengtheners & conditioners are for:

A

Weak & fragile nails

31
Q

Nail strengtheners & conditioners can be used as a _______

A

Base coat

32
Q

What is the liquid product applied before the liquid nail colour polish?

A

Base coat

33
Q

Base coat allows the nail Polish to ________

A

Adhere readily to the nail surface

34
Q

Base coat prolongs the life of ________ & minimizes _______ ________ from staining the nails

A

Enamel, pigment of enamel

35
Q

Base coat minimizes irregularities in the _______

A

Nail plate

36
Q

Liquid product applied over the nail Polish

A

Top coat

37
Q

Top coat imparts ______ & _______

A

Toughness & extra gloss

38
Q

What product makes the nail Polish more resistant to chipping?

A

Top coat

39
Q

After applying top coat, which product must you wait 5 minutes before spraying/applying?

A

Nail drier/quick dry

40
Q

Massage is done for ______ & ______ purposes

A

Relaxation & circulation

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