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chapter 9

Nail structure and growth

TermDefinition
what can affect the growth of the nail plate? Age, Nutrition, Pregnancy, Seasons, Injury, Diseases, Poor Health
What is the technical term for the natural nail? Onyx
Describe the appearance of a normal healthy nail. Whitish and translucent in appearance , Firm, Shiny and Smooth, Flexible, Unspotted, No wavy ridges, pits, or splits.
How many layers of nail cells make up the nail plate? Three layers
Describe the appearance of abnormal nail look? fragile, rigid, spots.
Name the major parts of the nail unit. Nail plate, nail bed, matrix, cuticle, Eponychium, hyponychium, perionychium, nail fold
What is the major protein that makes up the natural nail? Keratin
What is the largest system of the body? Integumentary system
What is a nail fold? Folds of normal skin that surround the natural nail plate
Explain the difference between the nail plate and nail bed. The nail bed is an area rich in blood vessels and nerve endings that the nail plate sits on. The nail plate is the hard structure of keratinised cells that protects the end of the finger and toes.
What are 3 parts of a basic manicure?
Name four professional nail tools required to perform a manicure? Equipment, implements, materials and professional nail products.
What are the steps in the post service procedure ? Remove jewelry, clean area, clean under nail removing any oils on nail.
Name the basic nail shapes for women Square, squoval, round, oval and pointeda
What is the difference between reusable and disposable implements? Reusable is multi-use. Disposable is single use only.
What is the three part procedure, and how is it used in the performance of the basic manicure. 1. Pre-service 2. Service procedure 3. Post-Service Procedure
What is the most popular nail shape for men? Round nails
How is nail polish applied properly? Down the center, then work down the sides of the nails
Name the four types of nails implements? 1.Metal pusher. 2.Tweezers 3. Nail clippers 4. Nail nippers
Define scope of practice?
Created by: D. Gray
 

 



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