Anatomy of a Nail
A protein substance found in nails, skin and hair.
keratin
Under normal circumstances, the growth of a new fingernail takes approximately this long.
4 - 6 months
A stroking or circular massage movement that is light, relaxing, smooth and gentle.
effleurage
Artificial nail preparation is important to prevent this
lifting
Methacrylic acid is typically found in this artificial nail product.
primer
After applying the primer during a sculptured nail service you nee to do this.
avoid touching the nail
This is attached at the base of the nail, under the skin and inside the mantle.
nail root
The pocket-like structure that holds the root and matrix of the nail.
mantle
A type of massage method that uses pressure on specific points of the hands and feet.
reflexology
Artificial nail product remover contains this.
acetone
During a fill-in nail service file the nail and blend "old product" to new growth area.
Re-balancing the nail
An artificial nail service using an overlay of fabric along with resin.
nail wraps
The folds of skin on either side of the nail groove.
sidewalls
This is considered an appendage of the skin?
nail
A massage movement is performed by kneading the muscles between the thumb and fingers.
petrissage
Artificial nails needs to be filled this often.
10-14 days
The brush used for artificial nail services is made of this type of hair.
natural
Using a nail tip that is too small may do this.
create fine cracks in the tip.
The live tissue at the base of the nail.
eponychium
The part of the nail plate that extends beyond the end of the finger.
free edge
A massage movement utilizes a light tapping or slapping movement.
tapotement
Before applying artificial nails make sure the nail is free of this.
oil and debris
The two application methods used to apply artificial nails are overlay and this
sculptured
Which nail tip size is the largest?
1
The living tissue under the free edge of the nail.
hyponychium
The nail plate rests on this area of the nail:
nail bed
This is when the massage is performed during a manicure.
prior to polishing the nails
This speeds up the chemical reaction in monomer.
catalyst
The two main types of artificial nail systems used today are acrylic and this.
gels
The amount of the nail plate should a nail tip cover.
half
The lunula is the half-moon shape at the base of the nail and the visible part of this.
nail matrix
The nail bed is attached to the bone by a specialized form of this.
ligaments
A benefit of massage.
stimulation of glandular activity
During a two-color acrylic nail application, the white acrylic is applied here.
Zone 1
This type of artificial nail service that requires the use of a form.
sculptured nails
Gels are mostly made up of this type of polymers.
oligomers
Overlapping tissue around the nail.
What is the location of the cuticle?
During an acrylic overlay using tips, the primer is applied at this time.
after applying tips
To begin the curing process, gels must be exposed to this.
light
This nail enhancements would require four-week maintenance.
two color acrylic application
During artificial nail preparation, perform this.
waterless manicure
This grit of nail file is used to remove excess artificial nail product.
80-120