Manicuring vocabulary

Front

A reusable implement, made of stainless steel; used to push back the eponychium but can also be used to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural nail plate.

Back

metal pusher

Front

180 to 240 grit abrasives that are used to smooth and refine surfaces and shorten natural nails.

Back

medium-grit abrasives

Front

A hardener that adds cross-links to the natural nail plate. Unlike hardeners containing formaldehyde

Back

dimethyl urea hardeners

Front

Boards and buffers less than 180 grit that quickly reduce the thickness of any surface.

Back

lower-grit abrasives

Front

Also known as multiuse implements; implements that are generally stainless steel because they must be properly cleaned and disinfected between clients.

Back

reusable implements

Front

180 to 240 grit abrasives that are used to smooth and refine surfaces and shorten natural nails.

Back

medium-grit abrasives

Front

A nail shape with a square free edge that is rounded off at the corner edges

Back

squoval nail

Front

A petroleum by-product that has excellent sealing properties (barrier qualities) to hold moisture in the skin.

Back

paraffin

Front

A combination of clear polish and protein, such as collagen.

Back

protein hardeners

Front

A conservative nail shape that is thought to be attractive on most women’s hands. It is similar to a squoval nail with even more rounded corners.

Back

oval nail