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