Anatomy
Tools
Diseases & Disorders
Sanitation
Miscellaneous
100
extends over and rests upon the base of the nail plate.
What is the cuticle?
100
used to gently push back loosened cuticles from the surface of the nail.
What is a cuticle pusher?
100
small piece of skin that has split from the cuticle, also known as agnail.
What is hangnail?
100
two types of bacteria.
What is non-pathogenic and pathogenic?
100
two types of polish remover.
What are acetone and non acetone?
200
thin layer of skin cells between the nail bed and nail plate.
What is the epithelium?
200
used to file, shape and smooth the free edge and surface of the nail.
What is a nail file?
200
white spots or streaks within the nail plate.
What is leukonychia?
200
infections that attack the liver.
What are Hepatitis A, B, and C?
200
scientific term for nail.
What is onyx?
300
half moon at the base of the nail.
What is the lunula?
300
contoured with finger and palm grooves, for comfort while soaking the fingers during a manicure.
What is manicure bowl?
300
broad, general term for any nail disease.
What is onychosis?
300
heat, ache, redness, pus, swelling.
What are the five signs of infection (HARPS)?
300
protein found in hair, skin and nails.
What is keratin?
400
helps produce the nail, made of light blue to white specialized cells.
What is the matrix?
400
used to remove any loose or excess skin that overlaps onto the base of the fingernail.
What are cuticle nippers?
400
fungal infection between the toes, can spread to the toenails, also known as athlete's foot.
What is tinea pedis?
400
sanitation, disinfection, sterilization.
What are the three levels of controlling infection?
400
inhalation, skin contact and ingestion.
What are ways the products may enter the body?
500
layer of skin cells growing on top of the fingertips and remains attached to the underside of the free edge.
What is the hyponychium?
500
colorless sealant applied over polish to add a shiny protective layer, which will prevent chipping, peeling and fading.
What is top coat?
500
small rounded mass projecting from nail bed to the nail plate, inflammation.
What is pyogenic granuloma?
500
any wound occurring within the salon.
What is blood spill?
500
muscles help to spread or separate the fingers or toes.
What is abductor?
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