Milady's Nail Structure & Product Chemistry

by Schoon, Douglas D.

• ISBN13: 9781562532390
• ISBN10: 1562532391
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-03-01
• Publisher: Milady Pub Corp

Summary

Provides valuable insights and information concerning fingernail structure and product chemistry while cutting through the confusing myths that pervade the nail industry. Topics cross the spectrum from anatomy to salon safety, with particular attention to basic product chemistry and how it affects nails. Nowhere else will you find the vital information contained in this source.Features-The most up-to-date information with supporting photographs available nowhere else-Comprehensive treatment covering most aspects of the nail industry-Problem prevention and troubleshooting-Technical information through clear presentations and easy to understand material

Table of Contents

Helpful Hints to Students	x
About the Author	xi
Acknowledgments	xii
Fingernail Anatomy	1	(12)
The Fingernail	1	(2)
Parts of the Nail Unit	3	(9)
Questions	12	(1)
Fingernail Growth and Function	13	(12)
Nail Plate Growth	13	(1)
What are Cells?	14	(3)
How Does the Nail Plate Grow?	17	(3)
What are Strength and Flexibility?	20	(4)
Questions	24	(1)
Chemistry Simplified: The Basics	25	(10)
What is a Chemical?	25	(1)
Matter and Energy	26	(3)
Solvents and Solutes	29	(3)
Rules for Working Safely	32	(2)
Questions	34	(1)
Adhesion and Adhesives	35	(10)
Adhesion	36	(4)
Do It Right	40	(3)
Questions	43	(2)
Nail Enhancement Product Chemistry	45	(22)
Fingernail Coatings	45	(1)
Monomers and Polymers	46	(5)
Energize Me!	51	(4)
Evaporation Coatings	55	(1)
Yellowing, Brittleness, and Other Signs of Aging	56	(3)
Nail Polish Chemistry	59	(3)
Base Coats and Topcoats	62	(4)
Questions	66	(1)
Understanding Nail Enhancements-Part I	67	(24)
Family Ties: The Acrylics	67	(1)
The Polymer Carrier	68	(3)
Making Polymer Powder	71	(5)
Monomer Blends	76	(2)
Consistency Control	78	(3)
Removers	81	(1)
Avoiding Allergic Reactions	82	(3)
Damaged Nails?	85	(4)
Questions	89	(2)
Understanding Nail Enhancements-Part II	91	(18)
Wraps Systems	91	(2)
Tip Adhesives	93	(3)
Fabric: Reinforcing Wrap Coating	96	(1)
Wrap Safety	96	(1)
UV Gel Systems	97	(6)
Removal of Gels	103	(1)
``Better-for-the-Nail'' Claims	104	(4)
Questions	108	(1)
The Safe Salon	109	(18)
Chemophobia	109	(1)
Time Out	110	(2)
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure	112	(1)
Emergency and First Aid Treatment	112	(4)
Working Smart	116	(3)
Toxicity	119	(1)
Cumulative Trauma Disorders	120	(2)
Sanitation Information	122	(1)
Where to Get Equipment	122	(4)
Questions	126	(1)
Keeping Healthy Skin	127	(14)
Skin Disease	127	(4)
Causes of Allergic Reactions	131	(1)
Why Risk It?	132	(4)
Nail Infections	136	(3)
Questions	139	(2)
Improving Your Air Quality	141	(12)
Odors	141	(1)
How's the Air?	142	(3)
What to Avoid!	145	(2)
Local Exhaust	147	(4)
Questions	151	(2)
Glossary	153	(10)
Answers to Chapter Questions	163	(8)
Index	171