Nail Theory
What is considered an appendage of the skin?
A Nail
A contagious fungal infection of the nails is known as tinea unguium or
onychomycosis
Manicure refers to the cosmetic care of the:
hands and fingernails
When applying gel polish, what is the inhibition layer?
sticky layer that remains after curing
How often should nail enhancements be maintained?
every 2-3 weeks
The study of the structure and growth of the nails is called:
etiology
Any disease, disorder or condition of the nail is called:
onychosis
When polishing the nails, wrapping the polish around the free edge:
helps prevent chipping
A tip well should cover no more than how much of the natural nail plate?
one-third
During what enhancement maintenance service is an e-file used to reduce old product in Zone 1 by creating a very thin ledge for new product to be applied?
backfill
The job of the proximal nail fold is to:
protect the nail matrix
Onychatrophia is the nail disease identified as
Onychatrophia is the nail disease identified as atrophy or wasting away of the nail.
A benefit of massage is:
stimulation of glandular activity
Which of the following ingredients is in the powder polymer to keep the powder free-flowing?
silica
For any nail enhancement maintenance service ensure the old product is flush with the nail plate in what area?
new growth
The glassy, grayish band where the nail plate meets the hyponychium is the:
onychodermal band
What describes the nail disease of onychomadesis?
matrix stops creating nail plate cells
What is used as a guide to offer clients the best shape and length for their nails?
shape of the KPNF
What acts as a catalyst to speed up the curing process of resin?
activator
What is used to cover a crack or break in the natural nail?
stress strip
What is the purpose of the nail grooves?
move nail on tracks as it grows
What nail disease is described as a small round lesion that can form on the hand, foot or nail bed?
pyogenic granuloma
What massage movement is performed by kneading the muscles between the thumb and fingers?
petrissage
Methacrylic acid is typically found in what nail enhancement product?
primer
When should you use a fine grit to file off a nail enhancement?
when getting close to the natural nail