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Coarse, thick, deep and long hair

Terminal Hair

Short, soft, fine and downy hair

Vellus Hair

Functions of the hair

Heat regulation, Sensory receptor and protection

Working temperature of strip wax

43 degrees celsius

Capilli Hair

Scalp

Benefits of massage during a mani and pedi

Relaxation, Stimulates blood circulation, lymphatic drainage

Tragi Hair

Ears

Anagen

Active growing stage of the hair. Active mitosis is taking place and the hair is fully attached to its blood supply and has a large bulbous root.

Hirci Hair

Underarms

Catagen

Transitional stage, the hair separates from the dermal papilla, melanin production stops.

Barba Hair

Face

Telogen

Final resting phase of the hair growth cycle

Supercilia Hair

Eyebrows

Split cuticle that sticks up or out, prone to infection

Hangnails

Cilia Hair

Eyelashes

Superficial vertical ridges in the nail plate

Corrugations or Ridges

Vibrissae Hair

Nostrils

Deep horizontal ridges in the nail plate

Furrows or Beau’s lines

White spots on the nail plate

Leukonychia

Softens and Nourishes the cuticles

Cuticle cream or oil

Overgrown cuticle that is hardened and stuck to the nail plate

Pterygium

Brittle or split nails

Onychorrexis

Removes excess cuticle from the nail plate

Cuticle remover

Weak nails, ragged edges which often expose hypo

Strengthens nails

Nail strengthener

Prevents enamel staining the nail plate and provides a smooth surface for enamel

Base coat

Prevents chipping, adds shine and seals polish

Topcoat

Portion of the skin between the free edge and the skin of the fingertip

Hyponychium

Folds of skin overlapping the sides of the nail plate for protection

Nail wall

Visible portion of the nail which rests on the nail bed

nail plate

Protects the matrix from infection

Cuticle

Cuticle at the base of the nail

Eponychium

Only living, reproducing part of the nail

Matrix

Crescent shaped area where the matrix and nail bed meet

Lunula

Extends beyond the end of the skin of the fingertip, part of the nail that is filed

Free edge

Cuticle at the sides of the nail

Perionychium

Portion of the finger where the nail plate rests. Contains nerves, lymph and blood vessels

Nail bed

Total Contraindications

Retinol, Glycolic acids, AHAs, LHAs, Hairy moles, Recent cosmetic surgeries (tattoos, laser, micro derabrasion