Nail Services E4

How does onychomycosis appear?

• Thickened, yellowing of the nail, possible separation

• Vertical ridging of the nail

• Blue nails

• Pitting of the nail

Where does cell mitosis occur?

• In the free edge of the nail

• In the eponychium

• In the matrix

• In the dermal papilla

Where is the papillary layer of the skin located?

• The epidermis

• The dermis

• The subcutaneous layer

• The stratum granulosum layer

Describe the appearance of hooked nails

• Narrow nail at the cuticle, widening at the free edge

• Free edge steadily curves downwards over the finger tip

• Nail slopes upwards at the free edge

• Nail bed curls upwards creating a dented appearance in the nail

Where would you find photoinitiators?

• In Acrylic

• In fibreglass

• In gel

• In primers

What are the benefits of acrylic?

• A stronger, more robust product

• A weaker, more flexible product

• It's a product that has less fumes

• It's faster to apply

What factors are MOST likely to affect a nail extension service?

• Age of the client

• Natural nail condition

• Diet of the client

• Time limits

What is the most important reason to leave a margin around the cuticle area of the nail when applying your product?

• To make the nails look tidier

• To prevent allergies and irritation

• To save product

• To avoid cutting the skin

How might you repair a split nail to give a natural finish?

• Apply resin to the split and cover with silk

• Apply base coat, add resin, cure in the lamp

• Apply silk to the split with resin. Cover with gel

• Apply silk to the base coat, cure in the lamp

What is the importance of good natural nail preparation?

• To make the treatment last longer

• To make the nail healthier and stronger

• To make the nail very dry to ensure they do not get damaged

• To ensure maximum adhesion of the product and give better longevity