- a
- Abrasive
- ABS plastic
- Accelerator
- Accreditation
- Acetone
- Acid
- Acid free
- Acrylates
- Acrylic dip powder
- Acrylics
- Acute effect of exposure
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Adhesive
- Agnail
- Air Purification
- Airbrush
- Alcohols
- Alkaline
- Allergen
- Allergic
- Allergic contact dermatitis
- Allergic hypersensitivity
- Allergic reaction
- Allergy
- Almond oil (sweet almond oil)
- Aloe Vera
- Alopecia
- Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA)
- American manicure
- Amino acids
- Anti-bacterial
- Anti-fungal
- Anti inflammatory
- Antioxidant
- Antigen
- Antimicrobial
- Antiseptic
- Apex
- Apprenticeship
- Argan oil
- Aromatherapy
- Arthritis
- Athlete’s foot
- Atopic dermatitis (or atopic eczema)
- Autoclave
- Avocado oil
- b
- BABTAC
- Backfill
- Bacteria
- Bactericidal
- Barbicide
- Base
- Base Coat
- Beau’s Lines
- Bed Epithelium
- Benzoyl Peroxide
- Biotin
- E-File Bit
- Blending
- Bonder
- Botanical
- Brazillian manicure
- Breathing Zone
- Brittle Nails
- Bruised Nails
- Brush
- Buffer
- Buffing
- Bunion
- c
- C-Curve
- Callus
- Callus removal (mechanical)
- Callus remover (topical)
- Calluses and corns
- Candidal Onychomycosis
- Carbide
- Carcinogen
- Cardiovascular System
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: CTS
- Cartilage
- CAS number
- Catalyst
- Centipoise
- Chamois Buffer
- Chemical
- Chemical peel
- Chemistry
- Chloronychia
- Chronic health condition
- Citric acid
- Cleanser
- Coating
- Coffin Nails
- Collagen
- Coloured acrylic
- Coloured UV Gel
- Combustible
- Contact dermatitis
- Continuing education
- Contraindications
- Corn
- Corrosive
- COSHH
- Cosmetic Ingredients Review (CIR)
- Cosmetics
- Covalent bond
- Covid 19
- Cure / Curing
- Curette
- Curing agent
- Cuticle
- Cuticle oil
- Cuticle remover
- Cyanoacrylate
- d
- DBP
- Delamination
- Dermatitis
- Dermatofyten
- Dermatologist
- Dermis
- Desquamation
- Dip system
- Disinfection
- Distal phalanx
- e
- e-file
- Eczema
- EPA - Environmental Protection Agency
- Epidermis
- Eponychium
- Esters
- Ethyl Tosylamide
- Exfoliation
- Exothermic
- f
- Far UVC (222nm)
- Fluid Accumulation
- Formaldehyde
- Free edge
- French manicure
- Fungal infection
- g
- Gel nails
- Gel polish
- Glycerin
- Green Nail Syndrome
- Grit
- h
- HABIA
- Habit-tic
- Hangnails
- Hapalonychia
- Haptens
- Healing oils
- Heat spike
- HEMA
- High shine
- Hyperhidrosis
- Hyperkeratosis
- Hypoallergenic
- Hyponychium
- i
- Immune system
- Infill
- Inflammation
- Ingrown nail
- Inhibition Layer
- Initiators
- IPA
- j
- Japanese manicure
- Jojoba oil
- k
- Keratinised
- Koilonychia
- l
- Lamellar dystrophy
- Lanolin
- Lateral nail folds
- Leukonychia
- Lichen Planus
- Lifting
- Lipid
- Liquid and powder
- Monomer liquid
- Lotion
- L&P
- Lunula
- m
- Manicure
- Matrix
- Mechanical exfoliation
- Melanonychia
- Methyl Methacrylate (MMA)
- Mobile Nail Pro
- Monomers
- n
- Nail bed
- Nail bed epithelium
- Nail biting
- Nail clubbing
- Nail coatings
- Nail dust
- Nail file
- Nail Folds
- Nail Glue
- Nail Grooves and Depressions
- Nail plate
- Nail plate cells
- Nail polish
- Nail professional
- Nail spike
- Nail strengthener
- Nail technician
- Nail unit
- Nanometers
- Natural nail
- Nippers
- No-Light Gel
- NOS
- NSS
- o
- Oligomers
- Onychocryptosis
- Onychodermal band
- Onycholysis
- Onychomadesis
- Onychomycosis
- Onychosis
- Over-cured
- Overexposure
- Overheads
- Overlay
- Oxidisation
- p
- Parabens
- Paronychia
- Patch Testing
- Pathogen
- Pedicures
- Perionychium
- Photoinitiators
- Pigment
- Pink and whites
- Podiatrist
- Polymer powder
- Polymers
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Proper cure
- Proximal nail fold
- Pseudomonas
- Psoriasis
- Pterygium
- Pulmonary System
- r
- REACH
- Rebalance
- Regulated Qualifications
- Rubber Base Coats
- Russian manicure
- Russian sable hair
- s
- Salicylic acid
- Salicylic acid
- Salicylic acid
- Sanitation
- Sanitizer
- Sanitizable
- Sculpting gel
- Sculptured nails
- SDS
- Seals
- Self-leveling
- Sensitization
- Sensitizer
- Service breakdown
- Shea butter
- Shellac
- Sidewall
- Silicon carbide
- Silk peptide
- Silk protein
- Ski jump nails
- Skin absorption
- Skin cancer
- Skin ulcer
- Smile line
- Soak Off
- Soak-off gels
- Solenonychia
- Solvents
- Soy
- Spa
- Special needs client
- Splinter haemorrhages
- Spoon nails
- Spore
- Squalane
- Squalene
- Squoval
- Steamer (nail steamer)
- Stencil
- Sterilization
- Sterilizer
- Stiletto nails
- Stippling
- Stratum corneum
- Structure
- t
- Tack-free
- Tacky layer
- Tea tree oil
- Terminal hair
- British Beauty Council
- The Federation of Nail Professionals
- Thin nails
- Tinea unguium
- Titanium Dioxide
- Toluene
- Top Coat
- Toxic
- Toxicity
- Triphenyl Phosphate (TPHP)
- Trade show
- Tosylamide Formaldehyde Resin (TSFR)
- Tuberculocidal
- Tweezers
- u
- Ultraviolet light (UV light)
- Under-cured
- Undercured
- Unhealthy nails
- Unregulated Qualifications
- Upper arch
- Urea
- UV-A
- UV-B
- UV Gel
- UV Lamp
- UV spectrum
- UV top coat
- UV-C
- v
- Vaccine
- Vapour
- Ventilation system
- Virucidal
- Virus
- Viscosity
- Vitamin E
- Volatile
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
- w
- Walk-in
- Waterless manicure
- Wattage
- Waxing
- Wrap Resins
- Wraps
- White Superficial Onychomycosis (WSO)
- x
- Xerotic (xerosis)
- y
- Yeast Infection
- Yellow nail syndrome
- Yellowing
- Ylang-ylang
- z
- Zinc