BEAUTY CARE

Nail Care
What is Cosmetology?

Is the study and application of beauty

treatment
BRANCHES OF COSMETOLOGY
Hairdressing
Skin Care
Nail Care
Nail Care

Beauty treatment for fingers

Nail Structure
The main structure that you will work with
when applying a manicure is the nail.
It is a transparent plate that protects the tips
of fingers, toes, and the nail bed.
It is an appendage of the skin. It is important
to know the different parts of the nail.
Knowledge of the nail structure will enable
you to identify the condition of the nail.
You will need to identify whether a nail is healthy
or unhealthy .
You will also need to know which parts of the
nail are responsible for growth, protection, nail
shape and size.
The technical name for the nail is Onyx (On-iks).
Nail Structure
FREE EDGE - The free edge is the end portion of the
nail plate that reaches over the tip of the finger or
toe. This is the part of the nail that is filed giving it
a desired shape.
NAIL GROOVE - Nail groove are slits or tracks at
either side of the nail upon which the nail moves as
it grows.
CUTICLE - The cuticle is the overlapping skin at the
base of nail.
Nail Structure
NAIL WALL - The nail wall is made up of folds of skin
overlapping the sides of the nail, providing protection
for the nail.
NAIL BED - The nail bed is the portion of skin upon
which the nail plate rests. It contains blood vessels that
provide nourishment for growth. It also contain nerves.
MATRIX - It contains nerves, lymph and blood vessels
that nourish the nail; it produces cells that generate
and harden the nail.
Nail Structure
LUNULA - The lunula is seen as a half-moon
located at base of the nail. It is caused by
reflection of light.
HYPONYCHIUM - The epithelium of the nail bed,
particularly its proximal part in the region of the
nail root and lunula, forming the nail matrix.
DISORDERS OF THE NAILS

LEUCONYCHIA
(lookoh-NIK-ee-ah) -
this is a common
disorder wherein the
nails have a white
spot
ONYCHAUXIS
(on-ih-KOK-sis) - or
hypertrophy is an overgrown
nail, usually in thickness not
in length.
CORRUGATIONS -
are wavy ridges
caused by uneven
growth of nails.
FURROWS - are
depressions in the
nail.
ONYCHATROPHIA
(on-ih-kah-TROHfee-ah) - is
a condition where the nail
wastes away. The nail loses
luster, become smaller, and
sometimes sheds entirely.
PTERYGIUM
(te-RIJ-eum) - is a
forward growth of the
cuticle that adheres to
the nail. This condition
could be caused by poor
circulation.
ONYCHOPHAGY
(on-ih-KOH-fa-jee) - is
the term used for
bitten nails. This
maybe caused by a
nervous habit.
ONYCHORRHEXIS
(on-ihkoh-REK-sis) - refers
to split or brittle nails. This
condition may have several
causes. These include: injury,
careless filing, ill health,
excessive use of alkaline
products or a vitamin
deficiency.
ONYCHOCRYPTOSIS
(onik-o-KRIP-tosis) - refers
to ingrown nails. The
condition is common on
feet because of pressure
on the toenails from poor
fitting shoes and incorrect
filing/cutting of toenails.
BLUE NAILS - are
usually caused by
poor blood circulation
or a related heart
condition.
EGGSHELLS NAILS - are
thin, white and unusually
flexible. In severe cases
the nail plate separates
from the nail bed and
curves at the free edge.
This condition could be
caused by chronic
illness.
WORD:
Hand Massage – the manipulation of the hands
to relax the client and ease the discomfort prior
to enamelling.
Paraffin – a wax like solid that is a mixture of
saturated hydrocarbons which are created by
distillation from petroleum
 What Is spa?
 The term spa is associated with water treatment
which is also known as BALNEOTHERAPHY
BENEFITS
Deep moisturization to heal dry, cracked skin
Relief for sore joints and muscles
Ultimate relaxation
 HAND SPA

Exfoliating Treatment
Paraffin Wax
Hand Massage
Needed Tools and Materials
 Hand Spa machine
 Paraffin wax
 Hand scrub
 Hand lotion
 Alcohol
 Cotton balls
 Apron
 Headband
 Basin
 White towels
 Cling wrap
 Mittens or gloves
JESSICA B. SUMILLER
THANK YOU. . . . . . .