Nail Care and Procedures Flashcards
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Which monomer and polymer combination is used to create traditional acrylic nail enhancements?
Answer: Ethyl methacrylate liquid and acrylic powder
Acrylic nails are formed by combining ethyl methacrylate (EMA) liquid monomer with acrylic polymer powder.
The eponychium refers to which part of the nail unit?
Answer: The living skin at the base of the nail plate
The eponychium is the living skin at the proximal nail fold that overlaps the nail plate base.
When applying nail tips, what percentage of the nail plate should the tip well cover?
Answer: One-third or less of the nail plate
Nail tips should cover no more than one-third of the natural nail plate to maintain strength and flexibility.
Which nail shape is considered the strongest for natural nails due to its rounded edges?
Answer: Oval
The oval shape follows the natural nail's contour and eliminates sharp corners, reducing breakage points.
What is the purpose of applying nail primer before acrylic application?
Answer: To improve adhesion between the nail plate and acrylic
Nail primer etches the nail plate surface and creates a chemical bond that helps acrylic adhere securely.
Which condition involves an abnormal thickening and yellowing of the nail plate?
Answer: Onychauxis
Onychauxis is the overgrowth and thickening of the nail plate, often with discoloration, caused by systemic issues or injury.
A pedicure service should always begin with:
Answer: Sanitizing the client's feet and the cosmetologist's hands
Proper sanitation of both the client's feet and the cosmetologist's hands is the required first step before any pedicure procedure.