FL Nail Technician flashcards
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- Florida nail specialty license
- A credential issued under Chapter 477, Florida Statutes, to practice nail technology; it requires a board-approved program, exams, and a fee, and must be posted at the work location.
- License renewal cycle
- A Florida nail specialty license is renewed every two years; practicing after expiration without renewal is a violation that can lead to fees and disciplinary action.
- Unlicensed practice
- Performing nail services without a valid Florida license is prohibited; aiding unlicensed practice is a ground for discipline against a licensed technician or salon owner.
- Salon license posting
- A Florida salon must hold a current salon license and display it with practitioner licenses in a conspicuous place on the premises for inspection.
- Disinfection versus sterilization
- Disinfection destroys most pathogenic organisms on surfaces and implements; sterilization destroys all microbial life, including bacterial spores, and is not required for routine nail implements.
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- An EPA-registered product that kills a broad range of pathogens when used at the labeled dilution and contact time; implements are fully immersed for the required minutes.
- Porous single-use items
- Emery boards, buffer blocks, and orangewood sticks cannot be reliably disinfected and are discarded after each client rather than reused.
- Hand hygiene sequence
- Wash hands with soap and warm water before and after every service; use alcohol-based sanitizer only when hands are not visibly soiled.
- Nail matrix
- The living tissue at the base of the nail that produces new nail plate cells; injury to the matrix can cause permanent ridges, grooves, or deformity.
- Nail plate composition
- The nail plate is made mainly of keratin and is nonliving, with no nerves; it rests on the nail bed and appears pink from the bed's blood vessels.
- Eponychium (cuticle)
- The living skin overlapping the base of the nail plate; it seals the nail against infection and is pushed back, not cut, during a standard manicure.
- Nail growth rate
- Fingernails grow about 3 mm per month and toenails about 1 mm per month; growth slows with age and cold weather and varies by finger.
- Onychomycosis
- A fungal nail infection that may cause thickening, discoloration, and separation of the plate; it is contagious, so the technician refuses service and refers to a physician.
- Paronychia
- Inflammation of the tissue around the nail, often bacterial, with redness, swelling, and pain; services are not performed on inflamed tissue and the client is referred.
- Onycholysis
- Separation of the nail plate from the nail bed, appearing as a whitish area; causes include trauma, aggressive cleaning under the free edge, and infection.
- Beau's lines
- Transverse grooves across the nail plate caused by interrupted matrix growth after illness, injury, or stress; they grow out and are not treated by the technician.
- File direction rule
- File the natural nail from the side toward the center in one direction; back-and-forth sawing creates heat and splits the layers of the plate.
- Cuticle nipper use
- Nippers remove only a hangnail or dead tissue with client consent; cutting live cuticle breaks the seal and can invite infection.
- Polish application layers
- Apply a thin base coat, two thin color coats, and a thin top coat; thin layers dry faster and resist chipping better than thick layers.
- Pedicure basin sanitation
- The basin is disinfected between clients, water is lukewarm, and soaking is limited to the time needed to soften tissue before service.
- Monomer and polymer
- Acrylic enhancements form when monomer liquid reacts with polymer powder; the mix ratio controls set time, strength, and resistance to lifting.
- Stress area
- The zone where the free edge meets the nail bed; it receives extra product thickness because it bears the most force and breaks most often.
- Lifting cause
- Oil, moisture, or cuticle left on the nail plate before application prevents adhesion and causes lifting of acrylic or gel enhancements.
- Fill appointment
- A rebalance scheduled every two to three weeks to fill new growth, thin the stress area, and replace product at the cuticle line.
- Client consultation
- A pre-service interview covering service history, allergies, medications, occupation, and desired result; findings are documented before the service begins.
- Service contraindications
- Conditions that stop a nail service include open wounds, fungal or bacterial infection, severe inflammation, and known allergy to a product ingredient.
- Client record contents
- Records include the date, service performed, products and lot numbers, and any reaction; they support follow-up and are kept confidential.
- Informed consent
- The client is told which products will be used, the risks of enhancement application, and the removal method, and signs a record of consent.
- pH scale
- A 0 to 14 scale where 7 is neutral, below 7 is acidic, and above 7 is alkaline; nail products are formulated for a specific pH range.
- Acetone properties
- A solvent that dissolves acrylic and gel products; it is flammable and volatile, so it is used with ventilation and away from open flame.
- Curing lamp function
- A UV or LED lamp emits light that activates photoinitiators in gel products; the lamp must match the product and be cleaned and serviced per manufacturer schedule.
- MMA prohibition
- Methyl methacrylate monomer is prohibited for nail enhancements in Florida and most states because of severe allergic reactions and nail damage; EMA is the accepted monomer.