Nail Technician Questions and Answers 100% Solved
hypertrophy Correct Ans-characterized by an irregular growth direction or thickening of
the nail, usually resulting from an injury
linen wraps Correct Ans-fabric nail wraps that are thicker than silk wraps and require more
coats of resin to adhere completely
nail hardeners Correct Ans-these are various products that bind to nails in order to lend
them strength. they are used underneath the base coat of nail polish
primers Correct Ans-aid the chemical process of adhesion, often applied on top of one
surface and beneath another, primers can be acid-based, nonacid, or acid-free
silk wraps Correct Ans-fabric nail wraps that are tightly woven and lightweight, making
them adhere closely to the natural nail without wrinkling or bunching
orange wood stick Correct Ans-as the name implies, this is a stick made from an orange
wood tree, used to push back the cuticle
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mast cells Correct Ans-cells found in the dermis that respond to injury by releasing heparin
and respond to allergens by realizing histamine
dry nail polish Correct Ans-used along with a buffer to add sheen to the nails
backfill Correct Ans-a nail enhancement maintenance procedure that allows for placement
of the nail enhancement product (acrylic or gel) onto the new growth of the natural nail plate
curette Correct Ans-a metal tool with a tiny scooped bowl on one or both ends that is used
to remove built-up dirt and film on the nail plate and along the soft tissues of the nail bed
hangnails (age nails) Correct Ans-area of the cuticle that have split due to dryness, natural
damage, or improper care of the cuticle
merkel nerve endings Correct Ans-sensory receptors that detect displacement of skin
increasing tactile sensory information from the skin contact as well as detecting smal, sharp
points that penetrate skin
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