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 |