Nail Structure
The __________ is the whitish, half-moon shape underneath the base of the nail.
Lunula
The portion of living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows toward the free edge is called the _________.
nail bed
This product is used to loosen and dissolve dead tissue on the nail plate.
Cuticle Remover
A UV Lamp with four 9-watt bulbs is considered to be a ___________ watt lamp.
36 watt
This type of nail polish remover should be used on acrylic nails.
non-acetone
The part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe:
Free Edge
As long as the ____________ is nourished and healthy, new nail plate cells will be created.
Matrix
When filing the nails, file this direction:
File from corner to center
This implement is used to carefully trim away dead skin around the nails.
Nail nippers
Sculptured nails are created by combining a chemical known as monomer liquid mixed with ____________ to form a nail enhancement.
polymer powder
Tissue that adheres directly to the natural nail plate that can be removed with gentle scraping is the _______.
Cuticle
The healthy nail has a water content between _______________________ percent.
15 and 25
A petroleum by-product that has excellent sealing properties to hold moisture in the skin and can be used during a spa manicure is ________.
paraffin
This is a metal nail file in which you use to file in one direction.
Nail rasp
A process hat joins together monomers to create a very long polymer chain (acrylic curing is an example) is known as ____________________.
polymerization
The live skin which is at the base of the nail plate and should not be cut by a cosmetologist is the ______________.
eponychium
The __________ is the area where the nail plate cells are formed.
matrix
The most successful nail polish application uses this many coats of polish consisting of _________________________________.
4 coats - base coat, two color coats, and top coat
The wooden pusher is used to remove cutile tissue from the nail plate, to clean under the free edge, or to __________________.
apply products
When performing a gel manicure, this is the technical term for the sticky layer that must be removed with 99% alcohol.
Inhibition layer
The slightly thickened layer of skin under the nail that lies between the fingertip and free edge of the nail plate is the ________________.
hyponychium
The protective body system that inlcudes the hair, skin, and nails.
Integumentary System
A massage should always start and end with this light, feather-stroking movement.
Effleurage
The __________ is a long metal Stainless Steel tool that has a small spoon (usually 1-2mm in diameter) on each end resembling in a tiny melon ball. Used to clean under the fingernails and toenails and also it is used to remove cuticle from the nail plate.
curette
This type of acrylic, also known as MMA is not recommended for use on nails since the rigidity of the product can lead to serious natural nail damage and the FDA says not to use it.
Methyl methacrylate