ENAMEL
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ENAMEL [ih-nam-uhl]
What it is: AKA lacquer, nail polish. A bottle & brush formula of polymer resins, plastisizers, solvents & pigments that create a hard, flexible nail coating.
How to use it: Used to beautify or strengthen the nail.
How to apply it: Most often used with a base coat, then 2 layers of color, then finished with a shiny or matte top coat.
How to remove it: Apply acetone or polish remover on a cotton pad, then gently press to the nail & slowly pull off the nail polish towards the free edge.
How to store it: Store with lids tightly closed in a cool, dry place & keep away from heat & light.
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DISINFECTION
DISINFECTION [dis-in-fek-shuhn]
What it is: A process that kills most living pathogens on a surface.
How to use it: Use on surfaces and tools after sanitizing to decontaminate between clients.
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DISINFECTANT
DISINFECTANT [dis-in-fek-tuhnt]
What it is: Any chemical agent used chiefly on inanimate objects to destroy and/or inhibit the growth of most pathogens.
How to use it: Used on surfaces and tools after sanitizing to decontaminate between clients.
How to store it: In a cool, dry place away from heat and light.
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DISEASE
DISEASE [dih-zeez]
What it is: An unhealthy condition; disorder of structure or function in the body.
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DELAMINATION
DELAMINATION [dee-lam-uh-ney-shuhn]
What it is: A process that involves the separation of two or more layers, such as the separation of the layers of the nail plate. It is characterized by the peeling and flaking of the free edge. The medical name for peeling nails is onychoschizia.
Why does it occur: It can be a result of the hands being in water too often from household chores or excessive hand washing and the nails becoming soft. It can also occur if the nails are picked at or pressed, which can result in trauma.
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DAPPEN DISH
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DAPPEN DISH [DAP-en DISH]
What it is: A small glass or plastic container with a lid, that holds a minimal amount of monomer liquid for one service use when sculpting or creating an overlay using the liquid & powder artificial nail system.
How to store it: Take any leftover monomer and create a small bead. Wipe this into a lint-free wipe and then use a fresh lint-free wipe to clean the dish. Discard the lint-free wipes according to your local hazardous waste disposal rules & regulations.
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CUTICLE PUSHER
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CUTICLE PUSHER [kyoo-tih-kuhl poosh-er]
What it is:An implement with a spoon-shaped end, used to gently push back the eponychium to expose the excess cuticle attached to the nail plate.
How to use it: Used at the start of each service to gently push back the surrounding skin to expose the nail plate. Some pushers have a scraping end, shaped like half of a nail nipper, that can gently scrape away the dead skin to clean the nail plate.
How to store it: After disinfection and sanitization, store covered, in a clean dry area.
How to disinfect: Scrub with soap and water, and dry. Then submerge in hospital grade disinfectant.
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CUTICLE
CUTICLE [kyoo-tih-kuhl]
What it is: Thin layer of translucent dead tissue, which the eponychium (living tissue) sheds. After being shed, the cuticle adheres to the nail plate. The eponychium, also known as the proximal nail fold, forms a seal to keep pathogens from entering and infecting the matrix area. The eponychium, which borders the base of the nail plate, is gently pushed back during nail prep/manicure service, whereas the cuticle is gently scraped off to create a clean base.
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CURETTE
CURETTE [KYOOR-et]
What it is: Small, scoop-shaped manicure stainless steel implement.
How to use it: For efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium, hyponychium and nail plate areas. Use after an accredited manicure course, for gentle cleaning and nail debris removal.
How to disinfect: Cleaned thoroughly in hot, soapy water and sterilized between clients.
How to store it: In a covered or sealed container in a dry place.
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CROSS-LINKER
CROSS-LINKER [kraws-lingker]
What it is: A monomer that can join different polymer chains together.