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Name 3 Professional Attributes |
- Clean and Hygienic Environment |
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Name all 5 reasons why Client Consultation is so important |
- Contact Information |
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3 attributes of Powder/Liquid systems (aka Acrylic, Porcelain, Glass) |
- To be soaked of with acetone |
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3 attributes of Resin and Powder systems (aka Glue and Powder) |
- Yellowing occurs |
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3 attributes of Wrap systems (aka Fibreglass, Silk, and Linen) |
- Porous; increased risk of microbial infection |
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3 attributes of Gel (Light-Cured) systems (aka Light cured system acrylic, 1, 2 & 3 step systems) |
- Porous; increased risk of microbial infection |
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What are HPLN Resins? |
High Performance Light curing Nail Resins |
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The Matrix |
Produces keratin cells that harden and grow into the nail plate; If the Matrix is damaged, the nail will no longer grow or will grow deformed |
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Capillaries |
Tiny blood vessels that feed nutrients and oxygen to the fingertips |
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Lunula |
The Visible Portion of the Matrix |
(The Half Moon) |
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Eponychium |
The thin layer of skin at the nail base |
(The Cuticle) |
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Pterygium |
White, flakey keratin build up on the nail plate |
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Perionychium |
The skin that overlaps the grooves is the nail wall, this wall is called the Perionychium |
(Nail Wall or Side Wall) |
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Hyponychium |
The point where the fingernail actually separates from the nail bed |
(Point of separation) |
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The Nail Bed |
Lies under the nail and extends from the root to just under the free edge of the nail |
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The Nail Plate |
Lies on top of the nail bed and is made up of dead protein fibres (hardened keratin) |
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The Free Edge |
The part of the nail that is extended past the end of the nail bed |
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What are 4 different ways to customize a tip? |
1) Cut a "V" into the base (arched) |
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Features of the LCN Light Unit |
- 2 minute automatic timer |
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Technical details of the LCN Light Unit |
Voltage- 230V UVA bulb; 4x9 watt bulbs |
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LCN Light Bulbs |
- Emit ultra violet rays only |
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What does Onyx mean? |
Onyx- Greek medical term for nail |
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Agnail |
Tears or splits in the cuticle |
Hangnail |
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Corrugations |
Wavy ridges running wither lengthwise or across the nail plate |
Verticle/longitudinal ridges or furrows |
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Cyanosis |
A blue/purple tinge shining through the nail plate |
Blue nails |
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Fissures |
Painful cracks in the callused or dehydrated skiing surrounding the nail |
Cracks in the skin and or nails |
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Hematoma |
A Black or blue mark appears under the nail plate |
Bruised Nail |
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Koilonychia |
Have a very flat or concave shape |
Spoon nails or "Ski Jump Nails" |
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Leukonychia |
White spots in the nail plate |
White Colored nail |
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Onychauxis |
Extreme thickening of the nail plate |
Overgrowth of nail plate |
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Onychocryptosis |
Nail plate grows into the skin of the nail wall |
Ingrown nail |
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Onychomalacia |
Very soft and thing nails with the free edge curving down at the end of the finger |
Eggshell nail |
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Onychophagy |
Ragged, uneven free edge of the nail |
Nail biting |
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Onychorrexis |
Brittle nails which often vertically split, peel and or have vertical ridges |
brittle nails |
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Onychatrophia |
Wasting away of the nail plate |
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Psoriasis |
Tiny dents in the nail plate and dry flaky skin |
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scleronychia |
Thickening and drying of the nails |
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Bacterial Infection |
Appearance- Looks green/yellow or brown in colour |
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Fungus |
Appearance- 3 types; Dermatophytes (ringworm), Yeasts, and Mold fungi |
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What are the 5 symptoms of Fungal Infections |
1) Nail separation of free edge to the nail bed |
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Onychia |
Appearance- Inflamed tissue with pus that appears at the eponychium line above the matrix CAN NOT WORK ON IT |
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Onycholoysis |
Appearance- Nail plate lifts off of the nail bed and turns a whitish colour . |
Not a disease if present by itself |
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Onychomycosis |
Appearance- Long yellow line within the nail |
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Onychoptosis defluvium |
Appearance- Periodic shedding of one or more nails, either in whole or in part. |
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Paronychia |
Appearance- Deep inflammation around the cuticle and side wall of the nail. The cuticle line will turn red and become swollen and tender. |
Perionychium infection |
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What does Sterilize mean? |
To make free from ALL micro-organisms |
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What does Disinfect mean? |
To destroy SPECIFIC micro-organisms |
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What does Sanitize mean? |
To remove visible dirt and debris and SOME micro-organisms |
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What is a DIN number? |
Drug Identification Number; indicates to the consumer the effectiveness of the product as claimed. |
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Name 3 items which can be sterilized. |
- Nail Clipper |
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Name 3 items which need to be disposed of. |
- Finger cots |
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How many phalanges are there and where are they located? |
14; 3 in each finger and 2 in the thumb |
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What is the largest bone in the arm? |
Humorous |
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Name 5 qualities of the LCN resin systems |
1) Outstanding biocompatibility |
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The primary objective of LCN is the ______ and _______ of healthy natural nails. |
Protection, Preservation |
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Why does LCN recommend applying the Fastener to the natural nail and not to the base of the tip? |
To control the amount of glue and to avoid air bubbles |
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What is the recommended length of an artificial nail application? |
1/3 of the existing nail plate |
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Why two layers instead of one when applying the LCN resin? |
One thick layer may generate to much heat |
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Name 3 risks to consider when working on a client. |
1) Pregnancy |
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Name 2 nail types where you would recommend using LCN's 3 step system |
1) Koilynechia ("Spoon nails", or "Ski Jump Nails") |
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What is Onychopagy? |
Nail Biting |
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When you see a nail that is vertically split and very brittle what is this called? |
Onychorrexis |
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Why does sealant turn dull? |
To thin of a coat; Dust in it |
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Describe the proper application of Connex |
> Tip the bottle upside down, then right side up. > Apply to cuticle line |
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