ONYCHOLYSIS [on-y-chol-y-sis]
What it is: A condition in which the nail plate and bed become detached and separate.
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PROTEIN HARDENER
PROTEIN HARDENER [proh-teen-hahr-dn-er]
What it is: A combination of clear polish, vitamins and protein, such as collagen and calcium. It is used to strengthen/harden and reinforce weak, peeling and brittle nails.
How to use it: It’s applied directly onto the natural nail and can be used as a base before polish.
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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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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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BRITTLENESS
BRITTLENESS [brit-l-niss]
What it is: A condition of a substance that determines how likely it is to break, crack or fracture.
