Nail Anatomy Flashcards

Front

The hard, protective plate that protects the tips of the fingers or toes

Back

Natural nail

Front

Composed mainly of keratin

Back

Nail cuticle

Front

Characteristics of a normal, healthy nail

Back

Firm and flexible

Front

Slightly thickened layer of skin between the fingertip and the nail plate's free edge

Back

Eponychium

Front

The nail that grows the slowest

Back

Thumbnail

Front

Condition also known as athlete's foot

Back

Tinea pedis

Front

Portion of the hair root structure that supplies nutrients for hair growth

Back

The dermal papilla

Front

Hair density is the measurement that describes the number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of the scalp.

Back

Hair density

Front

For draping clients for a chemical service, place a towel across the client's shoulders and under the chin, put on the cape, then add a second towel over the cape.

Back

Draping step for chemical service

Front

The technique used to integrate extensions for single braids is the three-strand on-the-scalp method.

Back

Three-strand on-the-scalp