NAIL TERM GLOSSARY

Our nail term glossary is a resource provided to our customers which offers simple definitions for various terms used in reference to nail care.

Please feel free to peruse our glossary for any terms you wish to define.

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TERM	DEFINITION
Nail Art	Nail Art refers to the art that is done on the nail by a nail technician using different media such as gels, paints, rhinestones, decals etc.
Nail Bed	Skin just under the nail on which the nail rests.
Nail Biting	Nail Biting refers to the habit of biting someone's own nails. It affects both the health of nails, as well the overall health of the individual. In some cases, can be a psychological disorder.
Nail Care	Taking steps to keep nails healthy.
Nail Disease/Disorder	Nail Disease/Disorder refers to a disease or trauma of the nail.
Nail Enamel	Synonym of Nail Polish.
Nail Fold	Hard skin overlapping the base and sides of a nail.
Nail Grooves	Tracks in the nail bed.
Nail Lacquer	Synonym of nail polish.
Nail Mail	When nail polish is delivered to any person via mail.
Nail Plate	The hard-translucent part of the nail, it is made of keratin protein.
Nail Polish	A lacquer that is applied to the nails to decorate and protect them.
Nail Polish Dryer	Anything that is used to quickly dry nail polish.
Nail Polish Remover	Any solvent that is used to remove nail polish.
Nail Polish Thinner	A solvent added to nail polish that makes it thin and easy to apply.
Nail Prep	Nail Prep refers to preparing nails before applying acrylic nails, so that they can stick and stay.
Nail Root	The Nail Root is under the cuticle where the nail meets the finger at the base of the nail.
Nail Strengthener	Nail strengtheners are products that make nails more resistant to breakage and protect them from damage.
Nail Technician (Nail Tech)	Someone who is licensed to perform nail services.
Nail Tips	Nail Tips refer to artificial fingernails that are used as extensions.
Nail Tips Well	Well of nail extension refers to the area which makes contact with natural nail plate.
Nail Trauma	Nail Trauma refers to nail bed deformity when nails are hit by something.
Nail Treatment	Any product or method that is used to treat nails.
Nail Tumor	A tumor present in the nail bed.
Nail Walls	Skin on sides of nails.
Nail Wheel	A plastic wheel with fake nails, used for displaying nail polishes and nail art.
Nail Wrap	Any paper or fabric that is applied to nails as an extension, natural nail or as artificial tip.
Nail Yeast Infection	Nail disease caused by yeast present under the nails. often in between artificial nail products and the top layer of nail. These infections make nails brittle and cause nail lifting.
Nanotechnology	Technology that deals with very small materials that are sized from one to 100 nanometers.
Natural Nail	Nails that occur naturally.
Natural Nail Care	Taking proper steps and treatment to keep nails healthy.
Neuromas	A painful condition due to growth of nerve between the third & fourth toes.
Newbie	Slang for newly appointed or graduated nail tech.
NFPA Hazard Classification	Rating system for the classification of chemicals based on health, flammability, reactivity and other elements by National Fire Protection Agency.
Nippers	A manicure and pedicure tool that is used to trim nails, cuticles and to nip gels.
Nitrocellulose	A substance used in the production of nail paints, polishes and top/base coats.
No-Buy	No-Buy refers to a month or a year in which someone chooses not to buy products related to any specific category like clothes, nail polishes etc.
No-Light Gel	Nail gels that do not require a UV lamp for hardening.
Non-Acid Primer	Primer that does not contain acids such as methacrylic acid.
Non-Toxic	A substance that is not harmful when ingested (with LD50 rating of >15g/Kg)
NOTD	Acronym for “Nails of the Day”
NP	“Nail Polish”
Nubbins	Slang for short nails.
Nuggle	Someone who is new to world of nail polish.

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