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1/10 of an inch – ANS how fast nails grow in a month a standard manicure table – ANS 36-48" long and 16-21" wide acid based nail primer – ANS corrosive to skin & potentially dangerous to eyes after the filing procedure, remove dust and filings with a clean and disinfected – ANS nylon brush agnail – ANS another name for hangnail airtight containers – ANS create the perfect environment for pathogens to grow always file nails from – ANS sides to center appearance of nails – ANS can reflect the general health of the body as monomer liquid absorbs polymer powder, the chemical interaction produces a small – ANS bead of product

base coat - ANScolorless polish layer applied to natural nail to improve adhesion of polish Beau's lines - ANSvisible depression running across the width of the nail plate; caused by major illness or injury bed epithelium - ANSthin layer of tissue that attaches nail plate to nail bed benefits of a paraffin bath - ANSstimulation of circulation, reduction of inflammation, deep penetration of lotions benzoyl peroxide - ANSthe initiator added to polymer powder to start the chain reaction of curing the nail enhancement blades - ANScan cause infection: do not use to remove calluses bonding agent - ANSanother name for nail tip adhesive bruised nails - ANScondition in which blood clots form under the nail plate brushes that are used to hold and spread UV gel are - ANSsynthetic catalyst - ANSadded to monomer liquid to control curing time catalysts - ANSadditives designed to speed up the chemical reactions of monomers

effective toenail clippers - ANShave jaws with a fine point effleurage - ANSrelaxing massage movement that should be perfected, varied, & expertly used during the manicure; the massage technique used most often during the pedicure eggshell nails - ANSnoticeably thin white plate and more flexible than normal nails eponychium - ANSliving skin at the base of the nail plate covering the matrix area exfoliation - ANSincluded with relaxing massage in a spa manicure fabric wraps that are slightly smaller than the nail plate help prevent the wraps from - ANSlifting foot file - ANSremoves dry skin from ball and heel of foot foot soak - ANSproduct used in the pedicure bath to cleanse and soften the skin for natural looking nails, the product application near the eponychium, sidewalls and free edge must be - ANSthin for natural nail preparation, select a medium abrasive file with - ANS180 grit free edge - ANSextends over tip of finger or toe

full replacement of fingernails takes how long? - ANS4-6 months full replacement of toenails takes how long? - ANS9-12 months fungi - ANSparasites that can cause infection to feet and hands under certain conditions glass bowl filled with acetone - ANSone method of removing nail enhancements hand sanitizer - ANScannot take the place of proper hand washing hold the nail tip ______ until the adhesive has dried - ANS5-10 seconds how many cell layers in a nail plate - ANS how to bevel a nail - ANShold a medium grit abrasive board at a 45 angle hyponychium - ANSslightly thickened layer of skin between fingertip and free edge if you draw blood during a manicure, the implement must be - ANScleaned and disinfected implements must be __________ in disinfectant as required by the EPA - ANScompletely immersed

masks are designed to prevent inhalation of excessive dust, but they offer no protection from - ANSvapors Material Safety Data Sheets - ANScontain product information on safe handling, first aid, and proper storage matrix - ANSwhere nail plate cells are formed melanocytes - ANSpigment cells melanonychia - ANSdark band within the nail plate due to increased pigmentation; runs from base to free edge metal pusher - ANSshould not be used to push the eponychium; only used to scrape cuticle from nail plate metal rasp - ANSa metal file that is designed to file in one direction methylene glycol - ANSingredient in nail hardener that is useful for thin, weak nail plates and should never be applied to hard, rigid or brittle nails mix ratio - ANSthe amount of polymer powder and liquid monomer used to create a product bead nail bed - ANSportion of living skin that supports the nail plate

nail beds need - ANSoxygen, vitamins, & minerals nail flexibility - ANSdirectly affected by water content nail form - ANSa nail supply that is placed under the free edge to extend a nail enhancement nail plate - ANSmost visible and functional part of the nail nail polish brushes - ANSare exempt from the single-use rule nail psoriasis - ANStiny pitting or severe roughness on surface of nail plate; not an infectious disease nail tips - ANSpre-formed nail extensions made from ABS or tenite acetate plastic. Must be used with an overlay to become durable nail tips are softened with acetone or tip remover and then - ANSslid off nail wraps - ANSnail enhancements made by using nail sized pieces of cloth or paper nail wraps are balanced with additional resin every - ANS2 weeks nippers - ANSused to trim tags of dead skin

paddle - ANSanother name for foot file paper or foam slippers - ANSa disposable supply given to clients to avoid smudging toenail polish paraffin - ANSa petroleum by-product that has excellent sealing properties to hold moisture in the skin paraffin wax heaters typically are at what temperature? - ANS125-130 F physician - ANSrefer a client to this person when their nails are infected plicatured nails - ANSalso called a "folded nail" and indicated by a highly curved nail plate; can often lead to ingrown nails podiatrist - ANSspecialized doctor of the feet. send clients here if they have fungus polishing - ANSthe last step in a manicure polymer powder is made using a special chemical reaction called - ANSpolymerization primer and liquid storage - ANSmust be stored separately in a cool dark area proper maintenance of nail enhancements should be done every - ANS2-3 weeks

properly sized nail tips for a client should cover from - ANSsidewall to sidewall pseudomonas aeruginosa - ANSnaturally occurring skin bacterium that can grow out of control & cause nail infections reflexology - ANSa unique method of applying pressure with thumb and index fingers to the hands & feet reusing implements without properly cleaning & disinfecting - ANSillegal in all states round - ANSnails that are slightly tapered & extend just past the fingertip safety eyewear - ANSshould be worn when pouring callus softener sculptured nails are created by combining monomer liquid and - ANSpolymer powder seeds, wood, & plant resin - ANSall sources for essential oils silk - ANSthin, tightly woven natural material that becomes transparent when resin is applied skin damage caused by the sun - ANS90%

tinea pedis - ANSmedical term for athlete's foot tip cutter - ANSused to trim artificial nail tips to press fabric wraps onto the natural nail plate and avoid the transfer of dust or oil, use - ANSthick plastic to smooth the contact area of nail tips, use a fine-grit buffer block held - ANSflat across the nail toenail matrix - ANSlonger than fingernail matrix tongs - ANSused to remove the implements from the solution too much powder in a mix ratio will cause the nail enhancements to cure incorrectly and become - ANSbrittle and discolored top coat - ANSpolish applied to prevent chipping and give the nails a glossy finish traditionally, UV gels relied on urethane acrylate. Newer systems use - ANSurethane methacrylate trash can with self closing lid - ANSone of the best ways to prevent odor & vapor two-way buffer - ANSshaped like a 2 sided nail file with 1 or 2 grits and a final shine surface

uneven growth & age - ANScause vertical ridges in the nail plate unit wattate - ANSa measure of how much electricity a UV bulb consumes use of a nipper to clip away loose nail enhancement product can damage the nail plate and perpetuate - ANSlifting UV gel ingredients - ANSfrom the same family as monomer liquid & polymer powder UV gel polish is a relatively new system that evolved in the year - ANS UV self leveling gel - ANSused to enhance thickness of the overlay while providing a smoother surface viscosity - ANSmeasures the thickness or thinness of a liquid water content of nails - ANS15-25% wattage - ANSmeasures how much electricity a UV lamp consumes wells - ANSshallow depressions that serve as contact points for nail tips and the natural nail what was the fastest growing nail service in the 1990s - ANSpedicures

wrap resin - ANSused to coat & secure wraps to the natural nail and nail tip wrap resins are called - ANScyanoacrylates yellow-green spot - ANSan early sign of bacterial infection on the nail plate