Nail Anatomy & Disorders
The hard protective plate at the end of a finger or toe.
What is the nail plate?
First step in any manicure service.
What is sanitize hands?
Used to trim the free edge of the nail.
What is a nail clipper?
Applied before polish to prevent staining.
What is a base coat?
Used to disinfect tools between clients.
What is an EPA-registered disinfectant?
The skin that overlaps the sides of the nail.
What is the sidewall or lateral nail fold?
Product used to soak and soften cuticles.
What is cuticle remover or soak?
Used to gently push back the cuticle.
What is a wooden pusher or metal pusher?
Applied over color to protect and add shine.
What is a top coat?
Implements must be cleaned with this before disinfecting.
What is soap and water?
Inflammation of the skin around the nail.
What is paronychia?
Filing should be done in this direction to prevent damage.
What is from corner to center?
Tool used to remove debris from under the free edge.
What is a nail brush?
Used to speed up drying time.
What is a nail dryer or quick-dry spray?
Disposable items must be discarded in this after use.
What is a closed trash container?
A visible depression across the nail plate.
What is a Beau’s line?
This massage movement involves kneading.
What is petrissage?
A multi-use implement used to shape nails.
What is an abrasive nail file?
Used to moisturize the nail and surrounding skin.
What is cuticle oil or cream?
This should never be reused between clients.
What is a wooden stick or orangewood pusher?
White spots on the nail, usually caused by minor injury.
What is leukonychia?
The final step in a manicure.
What is applying polish or top coat?
A disposable item used to remove polish.
What is a cotton pad or gauze square?
Liquid used to remove old polish.
What is polish remover (acetone or non-acetone)?
To prevent cross-contamination, products should be removed using this.
What is a disposable spatula or applicator?