The loose, pliable, overlapping skin around the nail is called the:
a. Mantle
b. Matrix
c. Cuticle
d. Nail grooves.....
The half moon at the base of the nails is called the:
a. Mantle
b. Matrix
c. Root
d. Lunula.....
Nail cells are produced in the nail:
a. Root
b. Matrix
c. Bed
d. Fold.....
Hangnails are caused by:
a. Dry cuticles
b. Nail biting
c. Polish
d. Buffing.....
Nail which are thin while and curved over the free edge are:
a. Healthy
b. Eggshell
c. Furrowed
d. Hangnails......
The condition in which a clot of blood forms under the nail plate due to injury to the nail bed is called:
a. Discoloration
b. Inflammation
c. Infection
d. Bruised nails......
It is not a good idea to save an emery board in a plastic bag for each client, due to the growth of:
a. Papules
b. Fungus
c. Bacteria
d. Parasites.....
Good choice for filing soft or fliable nails is a/an:
a. Metal nails file
b. Chamois buffer
c. Fingernail clippers
d. Emery board....
To shape the free edge of hard or sculptured nails, is use a/an:
a. Metal nail file
b. Emery board.....
Water-soaked natural nails under the nail tip will grow:
a. With ridges
b. Slowly
c. Quickly
d. Mold and fungus.....
Tip wells are full or:
a. Quarter
b. Half
c. Three quarters
d. Three-eighths.....
The point of contact for the artificial nail tip and the natural nail plate is called the:
a. Extention
b. Glue
c. Well
d. Bed.....
Nail wraps are used on natural nail or artificial tips to:
a. Provide base for polish
b. Hide poor technical work
c. Repair or strenghthen
d. Provide base for nail art.....
Paper wraps are used to give a nail:
a. Length
b. Regrowth area
c. Strenghth
d. Base for nail art.....
In a four week fabric wrap maintaince visit, the nail growth is:
a. Covered with fabric
b. Polished.....
When applying acrylic nail over bitten natural nail, before applying form you must create:
a. Long free edge
b. New color powder
c. Bite preventative
d. Part of nail plate.....
Acrylic should be applied by using this brush technique:
a. Dad and press
b. Paint stroke
c. "x"-pattern
d. Dot, then paint.....
Natural nails are porous and retain water, making them a breeding ground for:
a. Splitting
b. Chipping.....
Equipment is the term for items used in nail technology that are:
a. Expensive
b. Made of plastic
c. Disposable
d. Permanent....
An important part of the consultation is to determine whether or not the home maintenance for a service fits the clients:
a. Looks
b. Lifestyle
c. Budget
d. Ability......
The technical name for athletes foot is:
a. Vitiligo
b. Chloasma
c. Tinea pedis
d. Sarcoma......
A properly ventilated salon is one that vents fumes and vapors to the:
a. Reception area
b. Bathroom
c. Outside
d. Haircolor area.....
The body is protected from harmful infection and bacteria through the white cells found in:
a. Urine
b. Blood
c. Stress
d. White bread.....
A lamp bulb with high wattage will affect product performance when giving this service:
a. Sculptured nails
b. Gel nails....
Problems or questions about your job should be discussed with:
a. Your butcher
b. Best friend
c. Your employer
d. Your mother.....
Nonpathogenic bacteria belong to the group of bacteria known as:
a. Spirilla
b. Viruses
c. Cocci
d. Saprophytes......
Foil leaf is available in gold, silver and:
a. Bronze
b. Copper......
An MSDS can be obtained from your salons:
a. Distributor
b. Main office
c. Cleaning person
d. Fire department.....
Store acrylic products:
a. On well-lit shelves
b. Near the manicure lamp
c. In covered containers
d. Near a heating unit......
In acrylic technique, when the sable brush is dipped into liquid, them powder, this forms:
a. Glue
b. Chalky white color.....