Salon Nail Care Quiz Study Guide

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Across
  1. 1. Pusher, used to gently remove cuticle tissue away from the nail plate and clean under the free edge; made from orangewood, rosewood or other hardwoods; disposable alternatives for pushing back cuticles
  2. 4. pull the fingers or toes together
  3. 6. skin between the free edge and fingertip of the natural nail
  4. 8. living skin at the base of the nail plate that partially overlaps the lunula
  5. 11. part of the nail bed that extends below the nail root and helps to produce the nail plate
  6. 14. Plate, translucent portion of the nail, extending from the nail root to the free edge; sometimes referred to as the nail body
  7. 15. the small portion of non-living epidermis extending around the base of the nail
  8. 17. spread the fingers or toes
  9. 19. turns the forearm and hand inward so the palm faces downward
  10. 20. also known as Digits, are the bones of the fingers or toes
  11. 22. any fabric wrap, UV-cured gel or acrylic / sculptured nail that is applied to enhance and/or strengthen the natural nail
  12. 23. based on the use of reflex points located throughout the hands, feet, and head that are linked to other parts of the body
  13. 24. cosmetic care of the toenails and feet
Down
  1. 2. technical term for nails
  2. 3. the chemical reaction, also known as Curing or Hardening, that creates polymers
  3. 5. also known as Furrow or Corrugation, is a vertical or horizontal indentation running the length or width of the nail plate
  4. 7. Edge, part of the nail plate that extends beyond the fingertip
  5. 9. cosmetic service for care of the hands, which includes skin and nail care, cosmetic treatments and procedures, polishing techniques and artificial nail applications
  6. 10. Ammonium Compounds, also known as Quats, is a standard name for disinfectants
  7. 11. causing small unseen openings in the skin that allow for the entry of pathogens
  8. 12. Grooves, slits or grooves on the sides of the nail that allow growth
  9. 13. spongy respiratory organs responsible for inhaling and exhaling
  10. 16. extremely flammable colorless liquid that evaporates quickly
  11. 18. Bed, portion of the skin that the nail plate rests upon as it grows out
  12. 21. bacterial inflammation of the skin surrounding the nail plate