nail terms
what is the name for nails?
onyx
pedicure
cosmetic care of the toenails and feet
mitosis
process in which human tissue cells reproduce by dividing in half, creating two daughter cells
impetigo
contagious bacterial infection of the skin characterized by open lesions
amino acid
protein building blocks of hair that link together to form tiny protein fibers
matrix
part of the nail bed that extends below the nail root and helps to produce the nail plate
polymerization
the chemical reaction, also known as Curing or Hardening, that creates polymers
striated muscles
also known as Skeletal Muscles, are voluntary muscles attached to the bones and are knowingly controlled
the most common and mildest form of skin cancer; it is characterized either as a small red bump with a surface appearance of blood vessels or a ‘pearly’ nodule with a rough texture
disulfide bonds
strong chemical side bonds that can only be broken by chemical solutions
Leukonychia
also known as White Spots, whitish discoloration of the nails caused by injury
Abductor
spread the fingers or toes
effleurage
massage technique that involves gliding, stroking or circular movements, utilizing a light, slow consistent motion with either light or no pressure
sterilization
chemical process that completely destroys all microbial life and bacterial spores on nonporous surfaces; the most effective / highest level of infection control; germ-free
potential hydrogen
a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution
stress area
edge of the nail tip below the contact area that is the most vulnerable area, accepting every day wear and tear
ulna
inner and larger bone on the outside of the forearm; located on the pinky side
epidermis
also known as Basal Layer, is the outermost layer of the skin, containing many small nerve endings, but no blood vessels
tesla frequency
also known as Violet Ray, uses alternating current (AC) that produces heat and provides stimulation and/or relaxation to the skin and scalp
hydroxide relaxer
elaxers with a high alkaline (pH) content; available in varying formulations
Photoinitiators
the chemical that begins the polymerization process in gel nails
onychosis
general term for any nail disease or deformity
sudoriferous glands
sac-like duct gland attached to the hair follicles that produce sebum
galvanic current
constant and direct current set to a safe, low voltage level; chemical changes are produced when the current is passed through certain solutions containing acids and salts
alkaline waves
also known as Cold Waves, processed without heat; the main ingredient is thioglycolic acid