Florida State Board Cosmetology Of Nails Flashcards

The study of the growth and structure of nails is known as Onyxology Etiology is the study of The cause of a disease Often referred to as the cuticle, it overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail: Eponychium Infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated can cause loss of the nail Onychia Onychophagy refers to Bitten nails Onychia refers to a condition where Inflammation at the base of the nailwith pus usually present The technical term for bitten nails is Onychophagy Tight shoes, or improper trimming of the toe nails,may results in: Onychocryptosis/ingrown toe-nails Onychocryptosis is a condition that may result from Excessively tight shoe A nail product used to smooth out and fill in minor depression in a client's nails is Ridge filler The nail is composed of a substance known as Keratin The area from the nail root to the free edge, contain no blood vessels/nerves nail plate/nail body Portions of the nail assembly where the nail plate rests, contain blood vessels and nerves nail bed The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as the Eponychium The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail is known as Hyponychium Contains the blood, lymph, and nerves from which new nail cells are generated nail matrix This is the active tissue from which new nail cells are generated nail matrix The root and nail matrix are located in this cup/pocket like structure nail mantle leuconychia is a condition that usually presents as white spot/ streaks under the nails The Latin / medical term for nails is Onyx If a finger nail is lost / removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back 3 -6 months If lost / removed, how long will it take to grow a new plate/nail body 3-6 months If a toe-nails is /removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back 9-18 months If the technician causes bleediing to occur during a nail service, they should use styptic powder/ powdered alum Once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again Matrix The adhesive coat for polish is the Base coat Pumice powder is most commonly found in Cuticle cream If bleeding occurs during a manicure /pedicure use Antiseptic Always file natural nails corner to center The technical term for a hang nail is Agnail If artificial nails are lifting from the nail bed, this may cause mold and infection Cuticle cream will help prevent hang-nails/agnail Onychophagy may increase blood flow to the ____ and cause the nail to grow faster nail matrix This portion of the nail effect its shape,size, and rate of growth matrix A half-moon is at the base of the nail is known as Lunula Oil or moisture under a nail enhancement may cause Enhancement to lift/fall off The largerest bone in the arm is known as humerous The correct order of application in polishing a client's nails would be Base coat, enamel, top coat This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the little finger Ulna The bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the thumb Radius When removing polish from artificial nails, use non- acetone When removing artificial nails or nail enhancements, use Acetone Before performing any nail service, the nail tech should attempt to find out if the client Is diabetic What is the best manner in which to treat agnails Hot oil manicure When in use, how should manicuring/pedicuring implements be kept On a clean towel When not in use, manicure/pedicure implements should be stored in a Closed container These warts, caused by HPV Virus, are flat,hard, thick growths, usually occuring on the soles of the feet and sometimes look like a circle in a circle Plantar warts Nail beaches and lighteners usually contain Hydrogen peroxide Thickened white skin and watery blisters between the toes are indication of Athlete's foot/ Tinea Pedis Another name for Athlete foot is Ringworm of the feet/Tinea Pedis Watery blisters and thickened whitish skin between the toes, is known as Tinea Pedis If your client has brittle/dry nails or dry cuticles, what should you recommend? Hot oil manicure To avoid in grown toe-nails (onychocryptosis), do not file or clip Into the corners of the nails The instrument used for trimming the cuticle is a Nipper A bacterial infection with pus at the nail matrix is known as Onychia When giving a pedicure with a foot & leg massage, you should not massage over the shin bone For a natural effect, the shape of the finger nails should conform to the shape of the client's finger Most nail techs consider the ideal nail shape is Oval Onychophagy is the technical term for bitten nail When pushing back cuticle, how should the nail techhician hold the pusher Angled with medium pressure A semicircular fold of skin overlapping the nail plate on either side Nail wall To remove your client's acrylic nails, you should Use a nippers to remove unwanted acrylic nails, then soak off remainder Condition describes a forward growth of the cuticle covering most of the nail plate/body Pterygium Atrophyor wasting away of the nail plate, may be the result of injury or disease Onychatrophia These are the tracks on both sides of the nail, through which it moves as it grows Grooves/tracks This is the cuticle overlappin the lunula at he base of the nail Eponychium This is the skin surrounding, touching, and overlapping the nail on 3 sides perionychium Nail shape reccomended for individuals who work on computer keyboard square The feild of medicine dealing specifically with the feet and related issue is Podiatry Portion of the nail extending beyond the end of the finger/toes, and protecting the tips free edge Cresent shape whitish area of the nail bed lunula This skin surrounds,touches, and overlaps the nail Perionychium The term used to indicate inflammation of the skin surrounding the nail plate/body Paronychia The fold of skin at the sides of the nail Perionychium The matacarpus/palm of the hand contains how many long & slender bones Five The carpus/ wrist contain how many bones eight The tissue beneath of the distal end (free edge) of the nail and the finger or toe Hyponychium Hyponychium refers to the Skin under the free edge The technical term for a "hangnail" is Agnail The skin beneath/under the Free Edge of the nail Hyponychium An inflammation at the base of the nail Onychia What is the primary purpose of nail primer? To improve adhesion What can a nail tech use to smooth out imperfections in a client's natural nails? Ridge filler What is used to dry and harden gel nails An ultra-violet lite In the salon, nail techs often use styptic in this form to stop bleeding from minor cuts powdered alum What is the function of "primer" when applied during an artificial nail application? to adhesion both sides nail and articial nail The excessive heat often generated by electric nail sanders may harm the nail plate A steel nail pusher should only be used On a moist nail What effect will acetone have on a sculptured, artificial, or gel nail? Soften What is the function of a "dehydrator" when applied during an articial nail application Absorb oil & moisture This is found at the base of the nail often overlapping the lunula Eponychium The Latin/ medical/ technical term for nails Onyx Very thin nails that are brittle and less flexible than usual are referred to as Eggshell nails Found at the nail base, may overlap the lunula and extend as far back as the first knuckle Eponychium This refer to the tissue that is found under the free edge of the nail hyponychium This is a deep fold of the skin within which the nail root & matrix are found Mantle Contains many nerves and blood vessels Nail bed Wavy nail ridges, often the result of uneven growth due to injury, are known as Corrugations Nail tech will shape/file the nail prior to soaking in the nail bath, this is done because filing dry nails is easier for nail tech filling damp nails is difficult If the nail matrx is destroyed, what will occur nail will not grow again The nail matrix and nail root are found here nail mantle Functions as a barrier to stop bacteria/ infection from getting to the nail matrix Eponychium The cuticle overlapping the lunula is referred to as the Eponychium All nourishment is supplied to the nail from the Nail root Before the nail tech applies artificial nail enhancements, the natural nail must be buffed The improper use of nail nippers may result in Agnails Very dry cuticles may result in which of the following Agnails (hangnail) A baterial infection of the tissue around the nail paronychia The active ingredient in nail bleach or whiteners H202 and Hydrogen peroxide For the most natural look, the shape of the nail should conform to the shape fingertips Which of the following will not cause nail fungus Execessive primer The pedicure process begins by soaking the feet in a disinfectant footbath When giving a manicure, the proper procedure for dealing with cuticles is Do not cut unless client insists