Pivot Point Nails 113
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- Mantle
- The pocket-like structure that holds the root and matrix
- nail matrix
- The active tissue that generates cells, which harden as they move outward from the root to the nail
- nail root
- Attached to the matrix at the base of the nail, under the skin and inside the mantle
- nail bed
- Area of the nail on which the nail body rests.
- nail plate
- the visible nail area from root to free edge
- lunula
- Half moon shape at base of nail
- Eponychium
- Live tissue at the base of the nail
- Cuticle
- the overlapping dead tissue that is loose and pliable around the nail.
- Nail grooves
- Tracks on either side of the nail that the nail moves on as it grows
- Sidewalls
- Folds of skin on either side of the nail groove
- Perionychium
- Living tissue that overlies the nail plate on the sides of the nail
- free edge
- part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe
- Hyponychium
- Living tissue underneath the free edge of the nail
- Keratin
- hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails
- Normal Rate of Nail growth
- 1/8" per month
- length of time for fingernail to regrow
- 4-6 months
- length of time for toenail regrowth
- 12-18 months
- Onyx
- technical name for the nail
- Onychology
- the study if nail structure and growth
- Steps to a Basic Manicure
- File Cuticle Care Massage Polish
- Five Basic Nail Shapes
- Square Squoval Oval Round *Pointed
- Square Nail
- Straight across freed edge, sturdy, corners can break easily or snag on clothing.
- Squoval Nail
- Combination of square and oval nail. Straight across free edge, with slightly rounded corners. Sturdy, typically kept shorter. Good choice for active clients.
- Oval Nail
- Tapered & rounded at tip. Typically worn longer in length.
- Round Nail
- Slightly tapered at tip; more "natural" looking. Typically worn shorter and most common shape for men.
- Pointed Nail
- Tapered to a slightly rounded tip & tend to be worn longer in length. Tend to break more easily.
- Five Basic Massage Techniques
- Effleurage Petrissage Friction Tapotement & Percussion *Vibration
- Effleurage
- Light gliding strokes or circular motions made with the palms of the hands or pads of the fingertips. Usually used at the beginning & end of a massage.
- Petrissage
- Light or heavy kneading and rolling of the muscles; performed by kneading muscles between the thumb and fingers or by pressing the palm of the hand firmly over the muscles, then grasping and squeezing with the heel of the hand and fingers; generally performed from the front of the head to the back; used on the face, arms, shoulders and upper back.
- Friction
- Circular or wringing movement with no gliding. Increases circulation. Performed with the fingertips or palms of the hands' rather than moving across the skin, the skin moves either across the muscles or the bone beneath it.
- Tapotement or Percussion
- Light tapping or slapping massage movement; performed with fingertips or partly flexed fingers. Invigorating movement that should not be used when the primary purpose is relaxation.
- Vibration
- Shaking movement, performed by shaking arms while fingertips of palms are touching the client. Only done for a short amount of time.
- Paraffin Treatment
- Type of wax that is frequently used for hand & foot services. Heated in a special heater & placed on clients hands or feet. Great for arthritis and is soothing, softening & can provide aromatherapy. Must be covered when not in use.
- Basic Manicure
- file free edge cuticle Care massage polish
- Basic Pedicure
- File Cuticle Care Exfoliate Massage Polish
- Artificial Nail process
- dry manicure dry manicure file free edge and side walls lightly buff all shine apply dehydrator apply forms or tips apply primer - if acid DO NOT TOUCH FINGER apply overlay file & buff apply polish
- Accelerator
- a component used with resin, applied to silk, nylon, fiberglass or linen to create an artificial nail, referred to as a nail wrap.
- Polymerization
- a chemical process that combines several monomers to form a polymer or polymeric compound
- Initiator
- an ingredient in polymer liquid that is necessary to begin the chemical reaction.
- Catalyst
- An additive used to speed up a chemical reaction
- Acetone
- nail polish remover
- Adhesion
- An attraction between molecules of different substances
- Priming agents
- Or primers, are products that help create the adhesion needed between the nail plate and a nail enhancement product such as acrylic artificial nail product.
- Methyl Methacrylate (MMA)
- Type of monomer that is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid compound. MMA polymerizes readily and is used especially as a monomer for acrylic resin.
- Resins
- A thick adhesive used when applied to a fabric overlay with an accelerator to create a nail wrap.
- Adhesives
- a sticky, glue-like substance that creates a bond between two incompatible surfaces. Adhesive must be compatible with both surfaces in order to bond them together.
- Monomer
- Acrylic liquid; mixes with polymer to form an acrylic nail.
- wrap resin
- The product used to attach and secure fabric wraps to the natural nail and nail tip.
- Ethyl methacrylate
- A type of monomer that is a base material used in resins, solvents, coatings and adhesives.
- Matrix
- Area where the nail plate cells are formed; this area is composed of matrix cells that produce the nail plate.
- Growth of nails
- 1/8" per month in average adults
- Types of Massage
- Effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, vibration
- Cuticle Remover
- A product designed to loosen and dissolve dead tissue from the nail plate comprised of sodium or potassium hydroxide. Is low percent hydrogen peroxide.
- Nail bleach
- product used to remove stains and whiten the nails
- Nail strengthener
- Usually a clear polish; may contain strengthening fibers used to prevent nails from splitting and peeling.
- speed dry
- Drying agent; spray or polish which aids in fast drying of polish.
- curette
- A small, scoop-shaped implement used for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium, and hyponychium areas. Usually used on toenails.
- Nail rasp
- A metal implement with a grooved edge that is used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate. Usually used on toenails.
- Foot file
- A large, abrasive file used to smooth and reduce thicker areas of callus
- Credo blade
- A metal instrument that holds a blade is used for cutting calluses similar to how a potato peeler is used. Prohibited by most regulatory agencies.
- Pedi Throne
- Considered an "all in one" area designed specifically for pedicures.
- Tip well
- Area of nail tip that adheres to the natural nail plate
- Position stop
- The point where the free edge of the natural nail meets the tip and where the tip is adhered to the nail
- Steps to fit a nail tip
- Round natural nail select right size tip tip well should cover no more than half of natural nail bed.
- Materials used for nail wraps
- silk nylon linen fiberglass
- Re-balance
- artificial fill of zone 2 and zone 3
- Dehydrator
- What is used prior to acrylic nail application to remove surface moisture and oil from the nails
- Primer
- ensures adhesion of artificial nails to natural nail; may contain acid.
- Common gel nail services
- Artificial Gel nail overlay Gel polish
- Halogen or UV light
- used to cure gel artificial nails or polish
- Bones of the fingers
- Phalanges - 14 bones that form the fingers; 2 phalanges in thumb, 3 in fingers.
- Bones of the hand
- Metacarples - 5 long, thin bones that form the palm of the hand.
- Bones of the wrist
- Carpals - 8 small bones held together by ligaments to form the wrist.
- Two types of muscles
- striated: voluntary movement non-striated: automatic movements that control various bodily functions, including internal organs.
- Three parts to the muscle
- Origin, belly, insertion
- Abductor muscles
- Spread or separate the fingers or toes
- Adductor muscles
- draws fingers together
- Flexor muscles
- inside mid-arm, bends wrist and closes fingers
- Extensor muscles
- outside mid-arm, straightens fingers and wrist.
- Sensory nerves
- Nerves that carry information from the sense receptors to the spinal cord and brain.
- Motor nerves
- Carry messages away from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and organs
- Mixed nerves
- nerves carrying both sensory and motor fibers
- Digital nerve
- Sensory-motor nerve that, with its branches, supplies impulses to the fingers.
- Radial nerve
- Sensory-motor nerve that, with its branches, supplies the thumb side of the arm and back of the hand.
- Ulnar nerve
- Sensory-motor nerve that, with its branches, affects the little-finger side of the arm and palm of the hand.