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Hey guys welcome back to my channel
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if you're new here what's up don't forget to hit like
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and subscribe today is a nail education video before doing nails i think it's crucial to know the foundation
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so today we will be discussing the basics of nail anatomy
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The key to doing great nails is educating yourself.
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After watching this video, you should understand the structure and growth of natural nails to allow you to expertly groom, strengthen, and beautify nails.
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Know the difference between the nail cuticle and the eponychium before performing nail services
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and understand the structure and growth cycles of the natural nail that will prepare you for more advanced nail services.
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All parts of the finger from the tip to the first knuckle are referred to as the natural nail unit.
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The natural nail itself is technically referred to as the onyx and is composed mainly of keratin.
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The keratin in natural nails is more durable than the keratin in hair or skin.
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A normal healthy nail is firm and flexible, shiny and slightly pink in color.
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A healthy nail should be whitish and translucent in appearance with the pinkish
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or beige color of the nail bed below showing through.
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The natural nail is divided into several major parts including the nail bed, matrix, nail plate, cuticle, eponychium,
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hyponychium, specialized ligaments, and nail folds.
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The nail plate is the hardened keratin plate that sits on top of the underlying nail bed.
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The nail plate slowly slides across the nail bed while it grows
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and is the most visible and functional part of the nail unit.
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The nail plate may appear to be one solid piece but is actually constructed of about a hundred layers of nail cells.
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The free edge is the part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe.
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The nail bed is the portion of living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows towards the free edge.
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The nail bed is supplied with many nerves
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and is attached to the nail plate by a thin layer of tissue called the bed epithelium.
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The bed epithelium helps guide the nail plate along the nail bed as it grows.
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Unfortunately, many nail technicians confuse the nail bed with the nail plate.
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As a professional, you should know the difference and use proper names for the parts of the nail unit.
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The matrix is the area where the nail plate cells are formed.
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It is composed of matrix cells that produce other cells that become the nail plate.
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As long as it is nourished and kept in healthy condition, the matrix will continue to create new nail plate cells.
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The matrix extends from under the nail full at the base of the nail plate.
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The visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin is called the lanula.
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Not all can be seen.
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They are very short and remain hidden under the eponychium.
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The cuticle is a dead colorless tissue attached to the nail plate.
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The cuticle comes from the underside of the skin that lies above the natural nail plate.
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This tissue is incredibly sticky and difficult to remove from the nail plate.
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Its job is to seal the space between the natural nail plate
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and the living skin above the eponychium to prevent entry of foreign materials and microorganisms and to help prevent injury and infection.
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Cuticle removers can quickly dissolve soft tissue and when carefully applied to the nail plate, they speed the removal of stubborn cuticle tissue.
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The eponychium is a living skin at the base of the nail plate covering the matrix area.
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The eponychium is often mistaken for the cuticle.
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They are not the same.
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The cuticle is a dead tissue adhered to the nail plate.
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The eponychium is a living tissue at the base of the nail plate.
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Nail technicians are permitted to gently push back the eponychium
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but are prohibited from cutting or trimming any part of the eponychium since it is living skin, even if it appears dry and hardened.
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The hyponychium is a slightly thicker layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the nail plate.
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It forms a protective barrier that prevents microorganisms from invading and infecting the nail bed.
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When this area is damaged, the nail plate can separate from the nail bed.
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This can make infections under the nail plate more likely to occur, so this area should be treated with care.
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The nail folds are folds of normal skin that surround the nail plate.
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These folds form the nail grove or furrow on each side of the nail.
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The side wall, also called the lateral nail fold, is the folded skin overlapping the side of the nail.
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After learning these terms, I hope you can perform and have a better understanding of nail anatomy, its parts, and its function.
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This information is guaranteed to make you a better nail technician.
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forget to subscribe hit like and I'll see you next time bye

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Master English Speaking While Learning Nail Anatomy: A Win-Win Scenario

Imagine you’re chatting with a fellow nail tech or explaining nail care to a client—you need to speak clearly, use correct terms, and sound confident. The video you just watched breaks down nail anatomy, and it’s the perfect tool to boost your English speaking skills too! By combining nail education with language practice, you’ll learn to describe complex topics fluently, a skill that shines in IELTS speaking practice and real-world conversations.

Useful Chunks & Collocations to Elevate Your Speech

  • "composed mainly of keratin": Great for describing materials (e.g., "Hair is also composed mainly of keratin, but it’s less durable than nail keratin").
  • "forms a protective barrier": Perfect for explaining functions (e.g., "The skin forms a protective barrier against germs").
  • "supplied with many nerves": Useful for talking about body parts (e.g., "The fingertips are supplied with many nerves, making them sensitive").
  • "mistaken for the cuticle": Handy for clarifying differences (e.g., "The eponychium is often mistaken for the cuticle, but they’re not the same").
  • "slowly slides across": Adds vividness to descriptions (e.g., "The nail plate slowly slides across the nail bed as it grows").

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