Nail technicians must be able to

The natural nail is the

It is important to know the difference between

All of the parts of the finger from the tip to the first knuckle are referred to as

A normal, healthy nail is

The natural nail itself is technically referred to as the

The natural nail itself is

The natural nail is divided into several major parts, including the

The nail folds are

The nail folds

The lateral nail fold also known as the sidewall

The proximal nail fold is the

The nail bed is the portion of living skin that

The bed epithelium

The matrix is the area where

The visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin is called the

The cuticle is the _______ attached to the nail plate

The eponychium is the

The hyponychium is the

A ligament is a

Regular manicures, good nutrition, and keeping the cuticles moisturized

Complete replacement of the nail plate takes

You are not licensed to

Never diagnose, treat, or work on unhealthy skin/nails without

An unhealthy condition of the nail that is either hereditary or caused by injury or disease of the nail unit

Identifying if a client has any unhealthy condition

Nobody can expand the scope of practice of your license set by law, not even a doctor.

Proper cleaning and disinfecting

What is onycholysis?

Onychomychosis is fungal infection of the nail plate.

Medical term for fungal infections of the feet, also known as athlete’s foot is