Empire Beauty School - Nail Care

Front 1

Abductor Muscles:

Back 1

spread the fingers or toes

Front 2

Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP):

Back 2

disinfectant based on a stabilized hydrogen peroxide that is non-toxic to the skin and environment; this type of disinfectant only needs to be changed every 14 days

Front 3

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS):

Back 3

a high-quality virgin plastic, used to manufacture nail tips

Front 4

Adductor Muscles:

Back 4

pull the fingers or toes together

Front 5

Agnail:

Back 5

is the split cuticle around the nail

Hint 5

also known as Hangnail,

Front 6

Alcohol:

Back 6

extremely flammable, colorless liquid that evaporates quickly

Front 7

Arch:

Back 7

is the curvature side view of a nail tip providing Support to the stress area and sides of nail tip

Hint 7

also known as Apex,

Front 8

Beau's Lines:

Back 8

visible depressions running the width of the natural nail plate

Front 9

Bed Epithelium:

Back 9

thin layer of skin cells between the nail bed and the nail plate

Front 10

Bruised Nail:

Back 10

dark purplish discoloration under the nail caused by trauma

Front 11

Carpals:

Back 11

eight bones that form the wrist

Front 12

Curing:

Back 12

is the chemical reaction that causes hardening

Hint 12

also known as Polymerization,

Front 13

Cuticle:

Back 13

the small portion of non-living epidermis extending around the base of the nail

Front 14

Cyanoacrylates:

Back 14

specialized acrylic monomers that quickly polymerize with the addition of alcohol, water or any weak alkaline product to form an adhesive

Front 15

Digital Nerve:

Back 15

nerves located in the fingers and toes

Front 16

Eggshell Nail:

Back 16

noticeably thin, white nail plate that is more flexible than normal

Front 17

Eponychium:

Back 17

living skin at the base of the nail plate that partially overlaps the lunula

Front 18

Extensor Muscles:

Back 18

aid in the straightening of a joint

Front 19

Fabric Wraps:

Back 19

very thin and tightly woven materials, such as linen, silk or fiberglass that are used to strengthen the natural nail or are applied over nail tips

Front 20

Femur:

Back 20

long bone extending from the hip to the knee, also known as the thighbone

Front 21

Fibula:

Back 21

bone forming the outer part of the lower leg, extending from the knee to the ankle

Front 22

Flexor Muscle:

Back 22

bends a joint

Front 23

Flexor Digiti Minimi:

Back 23

muscle that controls the little toe

Front 24

Free Edge:

Back 24

part of the nail plate that extends beyond the fingertip

Front 25

Gastrocnemius:

Back 25

muscle located in the calf that pulls the foot down; attached to the lower portion of the heel

Front 26

Humerus:

Back 26

largest bone in the upper arm, extending from the shoulder to the elbow

Front 27

Hyponychium:

Back 27

skin between the free edge and fingertip of the natural nail

Front 28

Initiators:

Back 28

substances that begin the process that starts the chain reaction, leading to very long polymer chains being created

Front 29

Inhibition Layer:

Back 29

the tacky, film-like layer that forms on the top of the nail enhancement

Front 30

Leukonychia:

Back 30

whitish discoloration of the nails caused by injury

Hint 30

also known as White Spots,

Front 31

Lungs:

Back 31

spongy, respiratory organs responsible for inhaling and exhaling

Front 32

Lunula:

Back 32

whitish, half-moon shape at the base of the nail

Front 33

Manicure:

Back 33

cosmetic service for care of the hands,

Hint 33

which includes skin and nail care, cosmetic treatments and procedures, polishing techniques and artificial nail applications

Front 34

Mantle:

Back 34

pocket-like fold of skin that holds the nail root and the matrix

Front 35

Matrix:

Back 35

part of the nail bed that extends below the nail root and helps to produce the nail plate

Front 36

Median Nerve:

Back 36

smallest of the three arm and hand nerves; runs along the mid forearm and extends into the hands

Front 37

Melanonychia:

Back 37

darkening of the nails caused by excess melanin; may be in a band or stripe

Front 38

Metacarpals:

Back 38

five long, thin bones between the wrist and fingers, forming the palm of the hand

Front 39

Metatarsal:

Back 39

five long, slender bones located between the ankles and the toes

Front 40

Metal Pushers:

Back 40

used to gently scrape the cuticle from the natural nail. They are made of stainless-steel and can be disinfected and reused

Front 41

Methyl Methacrylate (MMA):

Back 41

type of monomer that is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid compound. MMA polymerizes readily and is used especially as a monomer for acrylic resin. It has small molecule size and can penetrate body tissue or skin and possibly cause an allergic reaction

Front 42

Microtrauma:

Back 42

causing small-unseen openings in the skin that allow for the entry of pathogens

Front 43

Monomer:

Back 43

liquid that mixes with acrylic powder and binds the acrylic polymers to form a nail enhancement

Front 44

Nail Bed:

Back 44

portion of the skin that the nail plate rests upon as it grows out

Front 45

Nail Dehydrator:

Back 45

removes moisture or oils from the nail plate prior to nail enhancement services

Front 46

Nail Folds:

Back 46

folds of normal skin that surround the natural nail plate

Front 47

Nail Grooves:

Back 47

slits or grooves on the sides of the nail that allow growth

Front 48

Nail Plate:

Back 48

translucent portion of the nail, extending from the nail root to the free edge; sometimes referred to as the nail body

Front 49

Nail Psoriasis:

Back 49

noninfectious condition that affects the surface of the natural nail.

Hint 49

Nail will appear pitted and/or have roughness on the surface

Front 50

Nail Pterygium:

Back 50

forward growth of living skin that adheres to the surface of the nail plate

Front 51

Nail Rasp:

Back 51

metal tool that has a grooved edge. This tool is typically used for pedicures to smooth and file the free edge

Front 52

Nail Root:

Back 52

portion of nail plate hidden under a fold of skin (mantle) at the base of the nail plate

Front 53

Nail Sidewall:

Back 53

is the piece of skin that overlaps onto the side of the nail

Hint 53

also known as the Lateral Nail Fold,

Front 54

Nail Wrap Resin:

Back 54

used to adhere the fabric wrap to the natural nail or nail tip

Front 55

Oligomers:

Back 55

short polymer chains that consist of just a few monomers, creating a thickened resin or a 'gel-like' substance

Front 56

Onychia:

Back 56

Inflammation of the nail matrix

Front 57

Onychocryptosis:

Back 57

ingrown nail

Front 58

Onycholysis:

Back 58

loosening or separation, without shedding, of the nail plate from the nail bed

Front 59

Onychomycosis:

Back 59

fungal infection of the nail

Hint 59

also known as Tinea Unguium,

Front 60

Onychophagy:

Back 60

bitten nails

Front 61

Onychorrhexis:

Back 61

abnormal brittleness of the nail plate

Front 62

Onychosis:

Back 62

general term for any nail disease or deformity

Front 63

Onyx:

Back 63

technical term for nails

Front 64

Opacity:

Back 64

thick or dark quality that makes products difficult to see through

Front 65

Opponens Muscles:

Back 65

group of adductor muscles located in the palm that pulls the thumb
toward the fingers

Front 66

Overlay:

Back 66

any fabric wrap, UV cured-gel or acrylic / sculptured nail that is applied to enhance
and/or strengthen the natural nail

Front 67

Paronychia:

Back 67

bacterial inflammation of the skin surrounding the nail plate

Front 68

Patella:

Back 68

technical term for the kneecap

Front 69

Pedicure:

Back 69

cosmetic care of the toenails and feet

Front 70

Perionychium:

Back 70

additional or excessive skin that overlaps onto the sides of the nail plate

Front 71

Peroneus Brevis:

Back 71

shorter of the two muscles responsible for rotating the foot down and out

Front 72

Peroneus Longus:

Back 72

longer of the two muscles responsible for rotating the foot down and out

Front 73

Phalanges:

Back 73

are the bones of the fingers or toes

Hint 73

also known as Digits,

Front 74

Phenol:

Back 74

strong, high pH disinfectant

Front 75

Photoinitiators:

Back 75

the chemical that begins the polymerization process in gel nails

Front 76

Polymer:

Back 76

a concentrate or powder made up of acrylic powder that when mixed with a monomer
forms a nail enhancement

Front 77

Polymerization:

Back 77

the chemical reaction, which creates polymers

Hint 77

also known as Curing or Hardening,

Front 78

Position Stop:

Back 78

edge of the well that bumps up against the free edge of the natural nail

Front 79

Primer:

Back 79

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

Front 80

Pronator Muscles:

Back 80

turns the forearm and hand inward so the palm faces downward

Front 81

Pyogenic Granuloma:

Back 81

small rounded mass (vascular tissue) projecting from the nail bed
to the nail plate

Front 82

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds:

Back 82

is a standard name
for disinfectants

Hint 82

also known as Quats

Front 83

Radial Artery:

Back 83

supplies blood to the thumb side of the arm and the back of the hand

Front 84

Radial Nerve:

Back 84

nerve that runs along the thumb side of the arm and the back of the hand

Front 85

Radius:

Back 85

outer and smaller bone on the inside of the forearm; located on the thumb side

Front 86

Reflexology:

Back 86

based on the use of reflex points located throughout the hands, feet, and head that are linked to other parts of the body

Front 87

Ridge:

Back 87

is a vertical or horizontal indentation running the length or width of the nail plate

Hint 87

also known as Furrow or Corrugation,

Front 88

Silk Wraps:

Back 88

made from a of a thin natural material with a tight weave that provides a smooth, even, clear appearance after a wrap resin is applied

Front 89

Sodium Hypochlorite:

Back 89

commonly known as bleach

Front 90

Soleus:

Back 90

muscle that is attached to the lower heel and bends the foot down

Front 91

Stress Area:

Back 91

edge of the nail tips below the contact area that is the most vulnerable area, accepting everyday wear and tear

Front 92

Supinator Muscle:

Back 92

turns the forearm and hand outward so the palm faces upward

Front 93

Tarsal:

Back 93

seven bones that form the ankle

Front 94

Tibia:

Back 94

largest of the two bones below the knee that form the lower leg

Hint 94

also known as the Shin Bone,

Front 95

Tibialis Anterior:

Back 95

muscle that covers the shin and bends the foot

Front 96

Tibialis Posterior:

Back 96

muscle that helps the foot flex inward

Front 97

Tinea:

Back 97

is a contagious fungal infection, distinguished by itching, scales, and occasionally painful lesions

Hint 97

technical term for Ringworm

Front 98

Tinea Pedis:

Back 98

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

Hint 98

also known as Athlete's Foot,

Front 99

Ulna:

Back 99

inner and larger bone on the outside of the forearm; located on the pinky side

Front 100

Ulnar Artery:

Back 100

supplies blood to the little finger side of the arm and the palm of the hand

Front 101

Ulnar Nerve:

Back 101

nerve that runs along the little finger side of the arm and the palm of the hand

Front 102

Urethane Acrylate:

Back 102

main ingredient used to create UV gel nail enhancements

Front 103

Urethane Methacrylate:

Back 103

main ingredient used to create UV gel nail enhancements

Hint 103

Blue Sky

Front 104

Wooden Pusher:

Back 104

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