Pennsylvania Cosmetology State Board: Nails (2023/2024) 100% Pass

Pennsylvania Cosmetology State Board: Nails (2023/2024) 100% Pass The portion of skin that adheres to the base of the nail and gets pushed back Pterygium Polish is applied to the nail in ___. 3 strokes ___ is used to seal in the polish. Top coat ___ is used to prevent the nails from staining. Base coat The three basic parts of the nail Root, body, free edge What are 5 ways nails can be shaped? Oval, round, square, pointed, squoval When filing the nail, hold back the ___. Sidewalls What is the technical name for bitten nails? Onychaugphy The portion of the nail that sticks out beyond the finger tip Free edge How much do nails grow? 1/8 in per month What two products are used to soften the cuticle while giving a manicure? Hot soapy water, cuticle remover What product is used to clean under the free edge and also whitens the nail? Peroxide State Board requires you to ___ the emery board after use for sanitation purposes. Break Completing a service to the feet is a ___. Pedicure The half moon of the nails is called a ___. Lunulla How are the nails filed? Corner to center What does "manus cura" mean? Care of the hands What is the protein substance that is found in the nail? Keratin What is the technical name for the nail? Onyx Which tool is used during a manicure to trim off the dead portion of the cuticle? Cuticle nippers What two tools can be used to push back the cuticle? Cuticle pusher, orange wood stick To strengthen a nail, a nail wrap made of ___, ___ or ___ may be used. Linen, silk, fiberglass ___ remover is used on natural nails and ___ remover is used on artificial nails. Acetone; non-acetone When you complete the manicure, ___ all the materials and tools before serving the client. Sanitize While the color coat is drying, go around the nail with a ___ to take off any excess polish. Corrective pen To prevent the nails from smudging while drying, a ___ is often used to speed the process. Dry spray If a client had a fungus growing under an artificial nail, you would recommend a ___. Physician Arm and hand ___ is often done during the manicure to relax the client. Massage What is the main ingredient in polish remover? Acetone