Natural Nail
What treatment smooths and hydrates the skin?
Parraffin
What do we use to soak the cuticles in ?
Finger bowl
What is the most common massage technique used during a manicure or pedicure?
effleurage
What are the six signs of infection?
pain, swelling, local fever, throbbing, pus and redness
An implement that shortens & shapes the nail ?
emery board or nail file
What is the overlapping tissue around the nail ?
Cuticle
What is the polishing technique that gives the nails a natural look?
French polish
What's included in a spa manicure ?
Scrub and paraffin
What is the massage technique that uses pressure on specific points of hands and feet?
Reflexology
What is ringworm of the hand referred to as?
Tinea Manus
Which implement is used to smooth out ridges of the nail?
Buffer
what are the folds of the skin on either side of the nail bed called ?
Sidewalls
Describe a healthy nail.
Smooth, curved, pinkish in color, without waves and ridges
What should be considered when helping a client decide about nail shape ?
activities & hobbies
True or False
Tapotement is the most stimulating massage technique
False
Vibration is the most stimulating massage technique
Another name for split or brittle nails
onychorexxis
What implement do you use to shorten the nails?
Nail clippers
The active tissue that generates cells, which harden as they move outward to form the nail plate is called the nail
Matrix
True or False
The nail is considered an appendage of the skin.
True
What do we use to smooth a callus?
Foot paddle & callus softener
Describe the massage technique referred to as petrissage..
kneading the muscles between the thumb and fingers
what is onychophagy?
Bitten nails
What product is used to prevent the polish from chipping ?
Top Coat
The live tissue at the base of the nail is called
Eponychium
Under normal circumstances how long does it take for fingernail to grow back ?
4-6 months
What is the purpose of a manicure ?
The purpose of a manicure is to improve the appearance of hands and particularly the nails.
What massage movement utilizes a light tapping or slapping movement?
tapotement
Tinea pedis is also reffered to as ...
Athletes foot
What product is used to adhere nail color to the nail?
Base Coat
The living tissue at the free edge of the nail are called?
hyponychium
What are all the nail shapes?
Round, squoval, square, oval, pointed.
What is the decription of a manicure ?
The cosmetic care of the hands & nails
What are the benefits of massage?
Stimulates glandular activity
Increases circulation
Any disease, disorder or condition of the nail is?
Onychosis
To smooth dry, flakey skin on the feet
foot paddle
The nail plate rests on which area of the nail?
Nail bed
What is the most common nail shape worn by men?
Round
What are the steps for a basic pedicure?
Soak, file & shape, cuticle work, callus file, scrub, lotion application, and polish
when massaging caution should be used when ...
client has prominent varicose veins and arhtritis
Loosening or separating of the nail is reffered to as?
Onycholysis
Polish remover or acetone removes polish but can also be used to ....
dehydrate the nail plate for polish application
The lunula is the half-moon shape at the base of the nail and is the visible part of the ....
Nail Matrix
What nail shape is is a good choice for an active client?
squoval
What are the steps of a basic manicure?
Soak, clip & shape, cuticle work, lotion application, and polish
Name the 5 massage techniques
Effleurage, tapotement, friction, petrissage, and vibration
Inflammation of the nail matrix is called ?
Onychia
What is the main ingredient in cuticle remover ?
Potassium hydroxide.
What is the part of the nail plate that extends beyond the edge of the nail?
Free Edge
What is the study of the structure and growth of the nail ?
onychology
How should a callus be treated during a pedicure?
Smooth, and reduce
Name the massage technique that includes light, smooth, stroking, circular motions
effleurage
Thickening or abnormal growth of the nail.
Onychauxis
What do you you need to consider when determining if an item can be disinfected or thrown away?
If its porous.
The nail bed is attached to the bone by specialized..
Ligaments