What is a Nail?
Anatomy of Nail
Fingernails and toenails are made from skin
cells. Structures that are made from skin cells
are called skin appendages. Hairs are also skin
appendages. The part that we call the nail is
technically known as the “nail plate.” The nail
plate is mostly made of a hard substance called
keratin.
Part of the Nail
Plate that protrudes
from the Nail Bed.
Visible part of the
nail from lunula to
free edge.
Half-moon shape
at the base of
your fingernail.
Thin layer of clear
dead skin located
at the nail bed.
The skin line where the
nail plate separates
from the nail bed.
Visible lines or dents
in your fingernails or
toenails.
The cutaneous fold
overlapping the
sides and proximal
end of the nail.
Used to strip off
calluses and corns.
The area where your
fingernails and toenails
start to grow.
Feet and Nail
Care Tools
The skin covering
the matrix and base
of the nail plate.
Callus Remover
The pinkish-colored
soft tissue underneath
your nail plate.
Cuticle Nail
Pusher
Tool used to push
back and loosen the
cuticles.
Cuticle Nipper
Used for cutting
the cuticles.
Cuticle Scissor
Use to remove
stubborn cuticles.
Manicure Nail
Brush
Use to clean dirt and
cosmetic residue
from the nail surface
and skin.
Foot Spa Basin
Manicure Tray
Use for bathing and
soaking feet when
giving pedicure.
Foot File
Alcohol
Used to remove
calluses and smoothen
feet.
Used as sanitizer.
Manicure Bowl
For soaking the fingers
to soften cuticles.
Container of the
necessary tools used
by the manicurist.
Anti Septic
Solution
Reduces or prevents
multiplication of
microorganisms.
Mixing Bowl
For mixing the aromatic
oils and other fluids for
the hand or foot spa.