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Question 1: Onychorrhexis
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Abnormal brittleness of the nail plate
Question 2: Nail Wrap Resin
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Used to adhere the fabric wrap to the natural nail or nail tip
Question 3: Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP)
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Disinfectant based on a stabilized hydrogen peroxide that is non-toxic to the skin and environment; this type of disinfectant only needs to be changed every 14 days
Question 4: Polymerization
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The chemical reaction, also known as Curing or Hardening, that creates polymers
Question 5: Melanonychia
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Darkening of the nails caused by excess melanin, may be in a band or stripe
Question 6: Nail plate
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Translucent portion of the nail, extending from nail root to free edge; sometimes referred to as nail body
Question 7: Onycophagy
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Bitten nails
Question 8: Free edge
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Part of the nail plate that extends beyond finger tip
Question 9: Metal Pushers
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Used to gently scrape the cuticle from the natural nail; they are made of stainless steel and can be disinfected and reused
Question 10: Cuticle
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The small portion of non-living epidermis extending around the base of nail
Question 11: Initiators
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Substances that begin the process that starts the chain reaction, leading to very long polymer chains being created
Question 12: Oligomers
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Short polymer chains that consist of just a few monomers, creating a thickened resin or a 'gel-like' substance
Question 13: Position Stop
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Edge of the well that bumps up against the free edge of the natural nail
Question 14: Leukonychia
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Also known as white spots, whitish discoloration of the nails caused by injury
Question 15: Onychia
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Inflammation of nail matrix
Question 16: Onyx
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Technical term for nails
Question 17: Primer
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Liquid solution, containing methacrylic acid that is applied sparingly to the natural nail plate prior to acrylic product application to assist in adhesion of the enhancement
Question 18: Lungs
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Spongy, respiratory organs responsible for inhaling and exhaling
Question 19: Onychomycosis
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Also known as Tinea Unguium, a fungal infection of the nail
Question 20: Hyponychium
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Skin between free edge and fingertip of natural nail
Question 21: Manicure
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Cosmetic service for care of the hands, which includes skin and nail care, cosmetic treatments and procedures, polishing techniques and artificial nail applications
Question 22: Urethane Methacrylate
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Main ingredient used to create UV gel nail enhancements
Question 23: Matrix
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Part of the nail bed that extends below the nail root and helps to produce the nail plate
Question 24: Methyl Methacrylate (MMA)
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Type of monomer that is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid compound. MMA polymerizes readily and is used especially as a monomer for acrylic resin. It has a small molecule size and can penetrate body tissue or skin and possibly cause an allergic reac
Question 25: Urethane Acrylate
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Main ingredient used to create UV gel nail enhancements
Question 26: Eggshell nail
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Noticeably thin, white nail plate that is more flexible than normal
Question 27: Wooden Pushers
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Used to gently remove cuticle tissue away from the nail plate and clean under the free edge; made from orangewood, rosewood, or other hardwoods; disposable alternatives for pushing back cuticles
Question 28: Nail psoriasis
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Non-infectious condition that affects the surface of the natural hair; nail will appear pitted and/or roughness on the surface