The nail structure

Hi all, let us start with the most basic lesson of nails. Before we step further into the subject of basic nail care, we should first familiarize with the structure of the nail. Here are some terms that will be used frequently in the future post.

a) Nail plate - The nail itself

b) Cuticle - Also know as pterygium. A layer of fine, clear skin holding the nail plate. Usually be remove in a manicure/pedicure process.

c) Free edge - The end of the nail plate. Where we cut or file it when it gets too long.

d) Side wall - The skin of the finger along the side of the nail. Provides the nail plate with protection.

e) Smile line - The line between the "white part" of your nail and the "pink part" which usually curves into a smile line.

f) Nail bed - The flesh that lies beneath the nail plate

Thank you for your support on our first lesson. There will be more to come. If we are slow in responding to your questions, please be patient with us. We are gathering more information to be able to make this blog a satisfying one for all of you nails lover out there.