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Factors that increase nail growth? |
Pregnancy, youth, healthy diet and exercise and injury |
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What factors decrease nail growth? |
Breastfeeding, age, disease or medication and stress why d |
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Why do we need nails? |
Aid in handling small objects, Heighten sense of touch, provide a rigid support at the end of the finger, protect the end of the finger bone and to scratch and groom |
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What protein is the nail plate made of? |
Keratin |
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What is the process of hardening that happens in the nail? |
Keratinisation |
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What’s the rate of growth for finger nails per month? |
Approx. 3mm per month |
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How long does it take for a nail to grow from the root to the free edge? |
For finger nails it’s 6 months and for toe nails it is around 12-18 months |
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What’s the rate of growth per month for toe nails? |
1mm per month |
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What are some characteristics of healthy nails? |
Flexible, healthy pink colour, free edge is quite white, lunula is visible on most nails, usually strong, the nail plate is smooth with no ridges and cuticles are in good condition |
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Conditions of the nails |
Broken bones,recent operations, cuts and abrasions, diabetes, koilonychia and eczema |
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What is koilonychia? |
Known as spoon-shaped or duck billed nails |
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What is onychocryptosis? |
An ingrown toe nail |
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Effects of a manicure |
Increased blood circulation, improved lymph circulation and prevention of hand and nail disorders |
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Effects of a manicure |
Increased blood circulation, improved lymph circulation and prevention of hand and nail disorders |
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Aftercare advice for manicure? |
Allow nail polish to dry for at least 20mins and advise them to be careful for 2hrs. Nails do not set fully for 24 hrs. |
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List the benefits of a pedicure |
Enhance the appearance of the feet and toe nails, remove the amount of hard skin, prevent nails from splitting and other damage and to relax tired aching feet |
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What to consider when discussing a nail shape? |
Lifestyle, nail plate, length of fingers, hobbies and type of work |
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Equipment needed for a manicure |
Trolley, lined bin, stool and a bolster |
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Tools needed for a manicure treatment |
Clippers, nail scissors, cuticle nippers, cuticle knives, hoof stick, orange wood stick, nail brush, selection of nail files and buffers |
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What to sterilise your manicure tools with? |
Autoclave, UV cabinet and barbicide |
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Products needs for a manicure treatment? |
Polish remover, nail conditioners, cuticle remover, nail bleach, hand creams, exfoliant and masks |
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How to file a nail? |
Always file from the side at a 45 degree angle with the emery board sloping sideways |
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Benefits of hand and forearm massage? |
Increases circulation, maintains mobility, ease discomfort, relax client, aids in desquamation, increased cell mitosis, increased lymphatic drainage and soothing to sensory nerve endings including relaxation |
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What is squeaky nails? |
De-grease the nail plate by using the enamel remover and cotton wool. This is very important, as the nail enamel may not adhere to the nail plate |
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How to store nail polish? |
Cool dark area away from direct sunlight and the caps and rims of bottles should be kept free from polish to avoid air getting into the product |
