Nail Encyclopedia - Accent On Nails

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basic components as a nail file: abrasive,
adhesive to adhere the abrasive, and a cushion
core; the center is usually plastic foam or other
cushioned material [see page 87]
buffing creams n. a cream or paste that is
used with a buffing implement to bring a shine
to natural nails; often used in men’s manicures
for the matte, healthy-looking shine it can create
bunion n. an inflamed swelling of the small
sac on the first joint of the big toe, results in
a protruding lump and is often caused by
prolonged encasement in tight shoes
bur n. a small bit used in
an electric file
burnout n. a non-medical
condition associated with
career fatigue and disinterest
in one’s job
c
C curve n. the curvature
or arch of a nail as seen
when looking at the nail
from the tip down
cabinet sanitizer n. an
airtight cabinet in which
implements can be sanitized
(may not fulfill many state
board requirements for
implement disinfection)
calcium n. a silver-white bivalent metallic element
of the alkaline-earth group; the body’s most
abundant mineral, most of which is stored in the
bones; calcium aids in nerve and muscle function,
building of bones and teeth, and blood-clotting
callus n. an acquired superficial, round, and
thickened patch of epidermis due to pressure
or friction on the hands or feet [see page 89]
capillaries n. tiny, thin-walled blood vessels that
connect the smaller arteries to the veins; through
their walls, the tissues receive nourishment and
eliminate waste products
carpal tunnel
syndrome
Carpal
Tunnel
Carpal Ligament
carbide n. a very hard metal made of carbon
and one or more heavy metals; usually used
in the manufacture of electric files
carcinogen n. a substance capable of
causing cancer in humans or other animals
carpal tunnel syndrome n. pain, numbness,
and muscular weakness in the thumb, index,
and middle fingers, caused by compression of
a major sensorimotor nerve at the wrist,
usually due to inflammation, trauma, or injury
caused by repetitive motion; nail technicians
are prone to this condition because of the
repetitive nature of their
work, but it can be
Median Nerve
Carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive
stress disorders can be prevented. The best
possible scenario is never to develop
symptoms, to work intelligently, and to respect
your body’s signals. At the workplace, you can
do on-the-job conditioning, perform stretching
exercises, take frequent rest breaks, wear
splints to keep wrists straight, and use correct
posture and wrist position.
prevented or alleviated
with proper work habits
cartilage n. a tough
elastic substance similar
to bone but has no
mineral content; there is
cartilage in the septum or
the ear lobe, for example
CAS number n. a
registration number for
individual chemical compounds
based on a system
developed by the Chemical
Abstract Service (CAS)
catalyst n. a substance
added to an adhesive or
coating to promote, speed,
or control the curing
(hardening) process; different from accelerators
in that catalysts do not take part in the chemical
reaction; almost all nail coating systems utilize
a catalyst
CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) n.
federal guidelines that regulate business and
industry practices
chamois buffer n. a nail buffer made from the
soft leather made from the hide of goats, deer,
or sheep
chemical n. anything that can be seen or
touched, except light and electricity, is a chemical;