Cosmetology Nail Care and Manicuring

Question 1

What is the structure under the free edge of the nail that connects the nail to the fingertip?

Accepted Answer

Hyponychium

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Lunula

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Eponychium

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Matrix

Question 2

The nail matrix is responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Producing nail cells that form the nail plate

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Protecting the nail bed

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Connecting the nail to the skin

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Providing the nail's pink color

Question 3

What is the white half-moon shape at the base of the nail called?

Accepted Answer

Lunula

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Hyponychium

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Eponychium

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Matrix

Question 4

Onychomycosis is the technical term for:

Accepted Answer

Fungal infection of the nail

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Nail biting

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Ingrown toenail

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Nail separation from the bed

Question 5

A cosmetologist SHOULD NOT perform a manicure service if the client has:

Accepted Answer

A fungal nail infection

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Dry cuticles

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Ridges in the nail plate

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Short nail length

Question 6

When filing nails, the correct technique is to file in which direction?

Accepted Answer

In one direction from corner to center

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Back and forth in a sawing motion

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From center to corners

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Straight across only