GEL PAINT
GEL PAINT [jel-peint]
What it is: A highly pigmented and thick viscosity gel in a pot, used for nail art. Cures when exposed to UV or LED light.
How to use it: Used to create nail art designs either inside or on top of the nail surface.
How to store it: Store with lids tightly closed in a cool, dry place and keep away from heat and light.
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FUNGUS
FUNGUS [fuhng-gus]
What is it: Belonging to it’s own group of organisms, certain species can grow under the nail plate and skin and can cause infection. Fungal infections are commonly found around toenails and feet.
What to do: It’s Highly contagious, tell the client to seek medical advice.
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FRENCH MANICURE
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FRENCH MANICURE [french-man-i-kyoor]
What it is: When the nail bed is one color, such as pink, peach, or beige (depending upon the client’s skin tone), and the free edge of the nail is another color, such as white. Most commonly seen as a pink & white nail, although can be seen in all manner of color co-ordinations for nail art designs.
Jeff Pink of US nail brand, Orly, is credited with inventing this nail style for make-up artists in Hollywood in the mid-70s.
When to use: To beautify or enhance the natural nail. Can be sculpted onto the nail, painted in nail polish, UV/LED gel polish, created using the dip system, painted freehand, with stencils or airbrushed on.
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FREE EDGE
FREE EDGE [free-ej]
What it is: The part of the natural nail plate that extends beyond the fingertip. Also known as the distal edge of the nail unit, the free edge is the very tip of the nail plate.
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FORMALDEHYDE
FORMALDEHYDE [fawr-mal-duh-hahyd]
What it is: A colorless, flammable, strong-smelling, water-soluble gas, CH2O, usually derived from methyl alcohol by oxidation, which is used chiefly as a disinfectant and preservative, and in the manufacture of various resins and plastics. It can be found in many household products and materials such as fabrics, furniture and flooring.
How to use it: A reactive chemical ingredient, it is often used to cross-link nail keratin to improve hardness. It is used in the manufacture of nail products as a hardener in small quantities and at these low levels is deemed safe for use.
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FAN BRUSH
FAN BRUSH [fan-bruhsh]
What is is: A flat brush with bristles or hairs spread out like a fan.
How to use it. This nail art brush is used used for blending and nail art special effects, such as creating horizontal lines across the nail.
How to store it: Clean in acetone and wipe gently on a lint-free wipe to draw out any paint and to pull out excess acetone. Store with bristles open in order to dry in the correct shape.
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EXTENSION EDGE
extension
EXTENSION EDGE [uhk-sten-shuhn, ej]
What it is: The nail term used to describe the artificial extension that’s created in place of the free edge.
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ESSENTIAL OILS
ESSENTIAL OILS [uh-sen-shuhl-oyl]
What it is: Oils extracted using various forms of distillation or cold pressing from the seeds, petals, bark, roots, leaves, wood, and/or resin of plants. Each plant’s essence has its own unique characteristic.
How to use it: Used topically (in a carrier oil) in massage or inhaled (diffused vapour), as a remedy for some health problems, cleaning and hygiene. They are considered under the umbrella of complementary medicine and work to promote and improve mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.
How to store it: Place in a cool, dry, dark place. Keep away from direct sunlight. Place in dark glass containers, most commonly found in blue and brown glass jars with tightly fitted lid.
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EPIDERMIS
EPIDERMIS [ep-i-dur-mis]
What it is: The top layer of skin tissue that covers the body, and is easily shed through exfoliation.
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ENHANCEMENT
ENHANCEMENT [en-hahns-muhnt]
What it is: Refers to a fingernail that has had an artificial overlay or product providing additional strength applied to the natural nail.
Why it is: Used to beautify, lengthen or strengthen the nail.