Practice Basic Nail Design PDF

Practice Basic Nail Design Identify nail structures and shapes Nail structure Nails are and shapes trimmed and are varied shapes identified; are applied Definition of Terms Nail - a plate of keratin that lies on the tips of the fingers...

Practice Basic Nail Design Identify nail structures and shapes Nail structure Nails are and shapes trimmed and are varied shapes identified; are applied Definition of Terms Nail - a plate of keratin that lies on the tips of the fingers and toes Keratin -a sulfur-containing fibrous protein constituting the main structural protein of hard epidermal tissues, such as hair, feathers, nails, claws, Dermis - the second layer of skin, it contains blood vessels, nerves, hair roots and sweat glands. Epidermis - the upper or outer layer of the two main layers of cells that make up the skin.  Structures of Nail 2. Cuticle - the 1.Lunula - the pearly colored overlapping epidermis and crescent around the nail. It is shaped is due to the the cells being transparent skin, which pushed closely is called the 'true together, the cuticle', that is blood capillaries removed cannot be seen during the manicuring through the process 3. Free edge -the part of the nail that can be filed and 4. Matrix - the only shaped. living reproducing part of the nail. It also contains blood vessels and nerves. Blood supply provides the cells with nourishment. If the matrix is damaged the 5. Nail bed - the part of the nail where the nail plate rests on, also a continuation of the matrix. 6. Nail walls - the folds of skin that overlap the sides of the nail. Structures of Nail 7. Nail Plate - is visible nail that rests on the nail bed up to the free edge. This is made up from dead cells and minimum amount of moisture. The nail is semi-transparent. Shapes of Nail 1. Oval nail - this is common among people with long, perfect nail beds. It may be styled slightly rounded at the base and slightly pointed at the fingertips. This type of nail has a natural look and looks very good in a short-medium length.  2. Round nail - ideal for shorter nails, the nail is allowed to grow out straight at the sides for approximately 1.5 mm and then the tip is filed into a rounded shape. 3. Stiletto/ pointed nail - filed away at the sides to a point at the tip; this shape is very weak as the sides of the nail (which provide the strength) are totally lost 4. Squoval - As above, but followed by squaring off the tip, this gives the nail tip strength over the oval shape  5. Square nail- are the most famous among the nail shapes. It is created by allowing the nail to grow out straight and then filing the tip straight across at right angles.