Medical
This inflammatory skin condition is a contraindication for microdermabrasion
What is rosacea
This document must be completed before providing nail services
What is a client consultation
This visible, hard portion of the nail is made of keratin
What is the nail plate
This layer of the skin is the thickest, making up 80% of all your skin
What is the reticular layer
This product is applied in a thin layer, dries down like a paste and uses friction to remove
This treatment uses light energy to target concerns such as vascular, pigmentation and collagen synthesis
What is IPL - Intense Pulsed Light
This protein makes nails strong and flexible
What is keratin
This skin beneath the free edge protects against bacteria
What is the hyponychium
This layer of the skin is the thickest of the epidermis
What is the stratum spinosum
This product is formulated to add moisture, balance and nourish the skin
What is moisturizer
This treatment improves skin texture, while causing minimal downtime and only targets the epidermis
What is microdermabrasion
This contraindication is an absolute NO when it comes to providing any service. You do not wish to contract a...
What is a contagious disease
This level of decontamination kills most microorganisms on nail tools
What is disinfection
This product restores moisture to the nail and surrounding skin
What is a cuticle oil
This medical esthetic device stimulates collagen by heating the dermis without damaging the epidermis
What is radio frequency
The two sweat glands that are apart of the excretory system
What is the eccrine gland and the apocrine gland
This nail structure is responsible for nail growth and must never be damaged
This layer contains few blood vessels, sweat glands, and nerves that recognize deep pressure
What is the subcutaneous layer or hypodermis
This product comes in small pre filled vials, containing a single application of a highly concentrated extract in a water-oil base
What is an ampoule
The primary cellular effect of microcurrent is an increase in this molecule, improving cellular metabolism
What is adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
This complication occurs when melanocytes overproduce melanin after injury
What is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
This fungal infection causes thick, yellow, brittle nails.
What is onychomycosis
This layer houses Meisner's corpuscles, Ruffini corpuscles, and Merkel's disks (sensory nerves)
What is the papillary layer
This product is a little superhero! It is anti-fungal, anti-microbial and can treat a variety of skin, body and nail concerns. Some may not like it for its pungent scent
What is tea tree oil