Manicures and Pedicures

A test using a fingernail, penny, or nail typically refers to a hardness test, specifically the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. By scratching the surface of a material with these items, one can determine its hardness relative to other substances. For example, if a fingernail can scratch a mineral but a penny cannot, the mineral's hardness is between 2.5 and 3 on the Mohs scale. This simple method helps in identifying minerals based on their resistance to scratching.

Active growth of a nail occurs in the nail matrix, which is located beneath the base of the nail, under the cuticle area. This region contains rapidly dividing cells that produce keratin, the protein that makes up the nail. As new cells form, they push older cells forward, causing the nail to grow longer. The health and condition of the nail matrix are crucial for proper nail growth.

It is generally advised to avoid using nail polish remover while wearing an alcohol monitoring device like the SCRAM bracelet. Nail polish remover typically contains acetone and other chemicals that can potentially trigger false positives on the device. To ensure accuracy and avoid any complications, it's best to consult with your monitoring authority or a legal professional for specific guidance regarding your situation.

For a white and gray striped shirt, a soft pastel color like light pink or lavender would complement the outfit nicely without overwhelming it. Alternatively, a classic nude or taupe can create a sophisticated look. If you're feeling bold, a deep navy or even a metallic silver could add a stylish contrast while still coordinating well with the colors of the shirt.

An unmagnetized nail is not magnetic because it lacks a net alignment of its internal atomic magnetic domains. In magnetic materials, these domains align in the same direction, creating a uniform magnetic field. In an unmagnetized nail, the domains are oriented randomly, canceling each other out and resulting in no overall magnetism. When exposed to a magnetic field, the domains can align, making the nail temporarily magnetic.

No

well, i dont know who invented opi nail polish, but i know it is great (:

Its around 45-60 dollars

maybe, maybe not

There is no perfect nail polish for flaky nails but I would recommend Sally Hansens Hard As Nails Nail Color which comes in a variety of colors and they sell it in boots, if you dont like it then there is another options Sally Hansens Hard as nails with nylon is a basecoat then for color add which ever takes your fancy! Sally Hansens products are usually cheaper in boots. xoxoxo

There are a number of benefits of having a glass nail file over an emery board nail file. The biggest advantage is that the glass files will never wear out as they are etched and never need replacing but an emery board will wear down with time. Glass files are also known to be much more gentle on ones nails.

no

Yes the nail bed is called the sterile matrix.

Sanitizing is so important to nail care because of the risk of infections. Sanitizing will kill any bacteria that can transfer to a person.

yes