Nail tech 1 Flashcards
Nail Wrap Application Procedure
- Remove existing polish.
- Push back eponychium.
- Remove cuticle.
- Spray or wipe a nail dehydrator onto the nail plate.
- Apply nail tips if desired.
- Trim fabric.
- Apply nail wrap.
- Fit fabric and press onto nail.
- Trim the fabric.
- Apply wrap resin.
- Apply wrap resin accelerator.
- Apply second coat of wrap resin.
- Apply second coat of wrap resin accelerator.
- Shape and refine nails.
- Buff wrapped nail.
- Massage hand and arm.
- Remove traces of oil.
- Apply polish.
Nail Tip App
- Remove polish.
- Push back eponychium.
- Remove cuticle tissue.
- Buff nail/remove shine.
- Apply dehydrator.
- Size tips.
- Apply adhesive.
- Slide on tips.
- Trim nail tip.
- Finish blending.
- Shape nail.
fibre glass Fabric wraps and tools
Fiberglass- thin synthetic mesh, loose weave, easy to use, transparent
Wrap resin accelerators or activators
Miscellaneous tools- chosen wrap material, wrap resin, resin accelerator, nail buffer, nail file, small scissors, tweezers, orangewood stick and plastic.
3 types of nail tips
Partial well
Full well
Well-less
eggshell nails
disease or disorder
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disorder
Cause: Heredity; Nerve disorder, Improper diet
Indications: Thin nails; almost see-through or transparent. Fragile and can break easily. Eggshell nails are very thin, soft nails and sometimes curve over the free edge.
Service: Use the fine side of an emery board to file gently and do not use pressure with a metal pusher. Regular application of top coat, nail strengtheners or artificial nails
Corrugations (Beau’s lines)
disease or disorder
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Disorder
Cause: Injury to nail; Uneven growth;
Systemic ex. High fever, pregnancy, and a zinc deficiency. Matrix slows down in producing nail cells for several weeks or months
Indications: Easily recognizable; If injury related, it may grow out; if systemic, may cause permanent ridges.
Service: If ridges are not deep and the nail is not broken you can lightly buff to level the nail surface *Do not over buff; Apply a base coat or ridge filler to protect and cover with a colored polish to give a smooth, healthy look.
Dorsal Pterygium - Inverse Pterygium
disease or disorder
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Disorder
Pterygium (te-RIJ-ee-uhm)refers to living skin that becomes attached to the nail plate either at the eponychium (dorsal pterygium) or the hyponychium (inverse pterygium)
Cause: Severe injury to the eponychium or hyponychium; other disease
Indications: Excess living skin that can remain attached to the nail plate and disrupt normal nail growth.
Service: No service may be performed on affected nails. If severe refer to physician
Agnails
(hangnails)
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Disorder
Agnails are split cuticles; loose skin partially separated from the cuticle.
Cause: Cuticle is overly dry; cuticle has been cut too close to the nail; environmental
Indications: Skin breaks at corners of nails; can be trimmed with cuticle nippers; can be recurring.
Service: Trim only separated hangnail skin completely; moisturize and soften cuticle with oil and avoid massaging the area; recommend daily cuticle conditioner. Hangnails may become infected if not properly treated
Bruised nail
disease or disorder
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Disorder
Bruised nail (also called splinter hemorrhages) is a clot of blood formed under the nail plate. It shows dark purplish in color but can vary from maroon to black
Cause: Injury to nail; blood trapped under the nail or small capillaries that have hemorrhaged
Indication: Discoloration under the nail; normal nail growth can continue; bruised area can grow out; in some cases, a bruised nail will fall off during the healing process.
Service: Use no pressure on the nail plate
Onychophagy
disease or disorder
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Disorder
Onychophagy (o-ni-KOF-a-je) refers to nails that have been bitten enough to become deformed
Cause: Nervous habit; stress related
Indications: Easily recognizable; if biting stops, the nails can regrow; may be sensitive to touch; nail plate will appear flat and may be deformed until an entire nail has regrown from the matrix
Service: Perform weekly manicures; apply polish to nails. Artificial tips and wraps can hide and beautify nails as they grow out deformities
Onychorrhexis
disease or disorder
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Disorder
Onychorrhexis (o-ni-ko-REK-sis) are brittle nails which often split vertically, peel and/or have vertical ridges.
Causes; Injury to nail; careless, rough filing; harsh chemical contact including excessive use of cuticle solvents, nail polish removers; aging
Indications: Easily recognizable; may be a permanent condition
Service: Nail service may be performed only if the nail is not split below free edge. Soften nails well before trimming; file carefully; perform hot oil manicure; advise home care- moisturizing daily treatments and gloves when hands will come into contact with water or chemicals
Leuconychia
disease or disorder
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Disorder
Leuconychia (loo-ko-NIK-e-a) are white spots appearing on the nail
Cause: Injury to nail; heredity; systemic; nutritional deficiency.
Indications: Small separation from the nail bed; cannot be corrected, but it will grow out
Service: Make client aware of possible cause; perform nail service as usual
Melanonychia
disease or disorder
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Disorder
Melanonychia (mel-an-oh-NIK-e-a) generally appears as a tan, brown or black pigmented stripe down the length of the nail, often described as nail ‘moles’, which usually form in the nail matrix.
Cause: Heredity
Indications: This tends to be more common in people with darker skin and is harmless.
Service: Perform nail service as usual.
- Sudden changes in the nail plate could signify a malignant melanoma or lesion.
- If symptoms present in a light skinned client, recommend they see a physician to rule out a more serious health condition.
Onychomycosis
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Disease
Onychomycosis (o-ni-ko-i-KO-sis) or tinea unguium or unguis is ringworm of the nail.
Cause: Infectious disease caused by fungal infection; disease related; can result from a nail injury invaded by fungus/ringworm
Indications: whitish patches that can be scraped off the surface; Second form, long yellowish streaks within the nail, disease invades the free edge and spreads toward the root;
Service: No service may be performed. Refer client to a physician
Paronychia
disease or disorder
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Disease
Paronychia (par-o-NIK-e-a) or felon, is inflammation of the skin around the nail
Cause: Unsanitary implements; aggressive pushing or cutting of the cuticle; bacterial infection; disease-related condition of the tissue surrounding the nail; can occur if a hangnail becomes infected. Prolonged exposure of hands to water can create conditions favorable for paronychia to develop
Indications: Red, swollen, sore, warm to touch, can lose the nail; nail can grow out deformed but can recover shape.
Service: No service may be performed. Refer client to physician
