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Nail Care Unit 2
Cosmetology - Nail Care Unit 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Phalanges | Also known as Digits, are the bones of the fingers or toes |
| Alcohol | Extremely flammable, colorless liquid that evaporates quickly |
| Manicure | Cosmetic service for the care of the hands, which includes skin & nail care, cosmetic treatments & procedures, polishing techniques & artificial nail applications |
| Base Coat | Provides a colorless, uniform, adherent surface that protects the natural nail from stains that are sometimes caused by polish |
| Cuticle | The small portion of non-living epidermis extending around the base of the nail |
| Wooden Pusher | Used to gently remove cuticle tissue away from the nail plate & clean under the free edge; made from orangewood, rosewood, or other hardwoods; disposable alternatives for pushing back cuticles |
| Curing | Also known as Polymerization, is the chemical reaction that causes hardening |
| Sodium Hypochlorite | Commonly known as bleach |
| Healthy Nails | Translucent, slightly pink, smooth, curved, is without ridges or wavy lines, & is free from disease |
| Activator | A catalyst to help quicken the drying time of the nail wrap resin |
| Onychia | Inflammation of the nail matrix |
| Onychorrhexis | Abnormal brittleness of the nail plate |
| Polymer | A concentrate or powder made up of acrylic powder that when mixed with a monomer forms a nail enhancement |
| Fabric Wraps | Very thin & tightly woven materials, such as linen, silk, or fiberglass that are used to strengthen the natural nail or are applied over nail tips |
| Inhibition Layer | The tacky, film-like layer that forms on the top of the nail enhancement |
| Onycholysis | Loosening or separation, without shedding, of the nail plate from the nail bed |
| Stress Area | Edge of the nail tip below the contact area that is the most valuable area, accepting everyday wear and tear |
| Ridge Overlay | Also called, Ridge Filler, is applied under nail color, filling and sealing any ridges and hollows of the nail, resulting in a smooth nail surface, |
| Hyponychium | Skin between the free edge & fingertip of the natural nail |
| Metal Pusher | Used to gently scrape the cuticle from the natural nail; they are made of stainless steel & can be disinfected & reused |
| Remove Polish | There are 2 types of solutions - Acetone & Non-acetone. Acetone solution is used to dissolve nail polish & remove nail enhancements from nail. Non-acetone solutions are used to remove nail polish from artificial nail enhancements without dissolving the nail enhancement |
| Onychomycosis | Also known as Athlete's Foot, is a fungal infection that can occur on the bottom of the feet, as well as, between the toes, which can spread to the toenails |
| Position Stop | Edge of the well that bumps up against the free edge of the natural nail |
| Effleurage | Massage manipulation that produces light, gliding, stroking, or circular movements |
| Primer | Liquid solution, containing methacrylic acid that is applied sparingly to the natural nail plate prior to acrylic product application to assist in adhesion of the enhancement |
| Onychosis | General term for any nail disease or deformity |
| Quaternary Ammonium Compound | Also known as Quats, is a standard name for disinfectants |
| Paraffin Wax | A Petroleum byproduct that helps to seal & hold moisture in the skin |
| Paronychia | Bacterial inflammation of the skin surrounding the nail plate |
| Ethyl Methacrylate | Type of monomer that is a base material used in resins, solvents, coatings & adhesives |
| Onychocryptosis | Ingrown Nail |
| Top Coat | A colorless sealant applied over polish to add a shiny protective layer which will prevent chipping, peeling & fading |
| Leukonychia | Also known as White Spots, whitish discoloration of the nails caused by injury |
| Tip Cutters | Specially designed to cut the nail tip with little stress to the ABS plastic nail |
| Tinea Pedis | Also known as Athlete's Foot, is a fungal infection that can occur on the bottom of the feet, as well as, between the toes, which can spread to the toenails |
| 100 to 180 Abrasive | Low Grit, quickly reduces the thickness and/or surface of a nail enhancement |
| Monomer | Liquid that mixes with acrylic powder & binds the acrylic polymers to form a nail enhancement |
| Gel Polish | Nail polish that has an added component that is soft & sticky & needs to be exposed to Ultraviolet light from a UV lamp to make it set & harden or cure |
| Athlete's Foot | Also known as Tinea Pedis, is a fungal infection that can occur on the bottom of the feet, as well as, between the toes, which can spread to the toenails |
| Square nails | Provide great support & strength between the width of the nail comprises the entire free edge |
| Nail Dehydrator | A Liquid Solution applied first to the natural nail to help eliminate moisture, which will ensure proper adhesion of a nail enhancement |
| Nail Rasp | Metal tool that has a grooved edge, this tool is typically used for pedicures to smooth & file the free edge |
| Nail Wrap Resin | Used to adhere the fabric wrap to the natural nail or nail tip |
| How often do we sanitize manicuring implements? | Immediately after each guest |
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