MS Nail Technician flashcards
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- Disinfection
- A process that destroys most pathogenic microorganisms on nonporous implements but does not necessarily kill all bacterial spores.
- Sterilization
- A process that destroys all microorganisms, including bacterial spores, on an object; it is required for items that penetrate skin.
- Single-use item
- A porous or disposable product, such as an emery board or cotton, that cannot be adequately disinfected and is discarded after one client.
- Blood spill procedure
- Don gloves, absorb the spill with a disposable towel, clean the area, disinfect with an EPA hospital disinfectant, dispose of waste properly, and wash hands.
- Effleurage
- A massage stroke using light, gliding movements over the skin, often used at the start and end of a hand or foot massage.
- Pedicure basin care
- After each client, drain and clean the basin, then disinfect it with an EPA-registered hospital disinfectant or use a new single-use liner.
- Square nail shape
- A nail shape with a straight free edge and slightly rounded corners; it is filed parallel to the sides and not tapered.
- Diabetic client precaution
- Avoid sharp tools and cuticle cutting; refer for medical foot care when neuropathy, poor circulation, or open lesions are present.
- Monomer
- The liquid component of acrylic enhancements that reacts with polymer powder to form a hard nail enhancement.
- Stress area
- Zone 2 of a sculpted nail, located between the free edge and cuticle area, where the enhancement receives the most mechanical stress.
- Nail wrap
- A thin fiberglass, silk, or linen fabric adhered with resin to reinforce or repair the natural nail.
- Gel curing
- Polymerization of gel product under a manufacturer-specified UV or LED lamp; undercuring leaves a sticky, weak surface.
- Matrix
- The living tissue at the base of the nail that produces the nail plate; damage to it can cause permanent ridges or distortion.
- Lunula
- The whitish half-moon visible at the proximal nail base; it is the visible portion of the nail matrix.
- Hyponychium
- The skin seal located under the free edge of the nail, which helps protect the nail bed from infection.
- Nail growth rate
- Fingernails grow about 0.1 mm per day, or roughly 3 mm per month; toenails grow more slowly at about 1 mm per month.
- Onychomycosis
- A fungal infection of the nail plate or nail bed that can cause thickening, discoloration, and separation; it requires medical treatment.
- Paronychia
- Inflammation or infection of the tissue around the nail, marked by redness, swelling, and pain; pus warrants medical referral.
- Onycholysis
- Separation of the nail plate from the nail bed, often caused by trauma, moisture, or fungal infection.
- Beau's lines
- Transverse depressions across the nail plate caused by a temporary interruption in nail growth from illness, trauma, or stress.
- Informed consent
- The client's agreement to a service after being told the products, procedures, possible risks, and alternatives.
- Scope of practice
- The legally permitted services a nail technician may perform; diagnosing or treating disease is outside that scope.
- Active listening
- A communication technique using open-ended questions, paraphrasing, and clarification to understand the client's needs.
- Client record
- A confidential document listing services, products, patch tests, and adverse reactions for each client and kept by the salon.
- French manicure
- A nail style with a nude or pink base and a white free edge, separated by a curved smile line.
- Water marbling
- A nail art technique in which polish drops are floated on water, drawn into a pattern, and transferred by dipping the nail.
- Encapsulation
- A technique that embeds glitter, lace, or dried flowers within acrylic or gel so the inclusion is fully sealed.
- Airbrush ventilation
- Proper airflow and a mask are required when spraying nail products to reduce inhalation of airborne particles and vapors.
- Mississippi Board
- The Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering regulates licensing, sanitation, and practice standards for nail technicians and salons.
- License display
- A Mississippi nail technician license must be displayed or available as required by Board rules while working.
- Board inspection
- Board agents may inspect salons, records, and sanitation practices; refusing an inspection can result in discipline.
- Scope of nail license
- A Mississippi nail technician license permits manicures, pedicures, artificial nails, and nail art, but not medical treatment or cosmetology services outside the license.