Nail Encyclopedia - Accent On Nails

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the NAILS encyclopedia
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antiseptic n. a substance used to destroy
bacteria, fungus, and viruses on human skin;
antiseptics will not disinfect or sterilize nail care
instruments such as nippers and scissors
apprenticeship n. a training method whereby
the trainee learns while working with a
professional already licensed in nail care; not
all states allow nail technicians to earn their
training via an apprenticeship program; some
states allow a combination of school training
and in-salon training [see page 52 for a guide
to the educational requirements of each state
and a listing of the states that have apprentice
programs]
arnica n. extracts from
the flowers of this plant
are used to heal wounds
and soothe irritated skin
aromatherapy n. the use
of aroma, usually with a
preparation of fragrant
essential oils extracted
from herbs, flowers, and
fruits, to enhance a feeling
of well-being [see page 81]
ASTM (American Society
for Testing and Materials)
n. an organization that
develops standardized test
methods and procedures for
science and industry
autoclave n. a machine
that uses steam pressure to sterilize metal
implements
autonomic nervous system n. the portion of
the nervous system that regulates esential
functions such as heartbeat and breathing;
functions that occur without conscious
involvement
AVAs (Artists & Visionaries Awards) n.
awards program developed by NAILS Magazine
to honor the professional nail industry’s
outstanding salons and nail technicians;
awards are usually submitted to the magazine
in early February and pressented in May
bacteria
While bacteria consist of a single cell, don’t let
their seeming simplicity fool you. They are
amazingly complex and actually get a bad rap
because they can cause human and animal
disease. In truth, bacteria play an important
role in our global ecosystem. The cycling of
nutrients such as carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur
is completed by their ceaseless labor.
ayurveda n. an ancient science of holistic
medicine originating in India; a holistic
approach to health care that is based on
principles of ayurveda and designed to
maintain or improve health through the use of
dietary modification, massage, yoga, herbal
preparations, and other measures
azulene n. an anti-inflammatory extracted
from chamomile and yarrow flowers
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backfill n. the technical
term for replacing the artificial
enhancement’s white
tip product during a fill-in
procedure; it is usually done
with an electric file; involves
taking down the surface of
the nail so that the smile line
can be essentially re-created
with pink and white powders
[see page 83]
bacteria n. a single cell,
vegetable-like organism;
some bacteria are capable
of causing disease
Barbicide ® n. the
trademark applied to a liquid
disinfectant product made
by King Research, Inc.,
formulated for hospital-level
disinfection of combs,
brushes, and manicure implements [see page 85]
base n. a substance with a pH value greater
than 7.0; bases release hydroxide ions (OH)
into water, i.e. baking soda in water
base coat n. a colorless substance applied to
the natural nail before the application of
colored polish; base coat promotes polish
adhesion and reduces staining of the natural
nails; in nail art, used for a background of
entire nail or large areas that will be covered
with another color
BBSI n. an association of beauty distributors