Các tấm móng tay is created in the ma trận móng tay, where skin cells are modified and sừng hóa to become the hard, flat cells of the nail plate. It is the most visible part of the whole đơn vị đóng đinh, covering the area from the nail ma trận đến cạnh miễn phí and beyond. While it may appear to be one piece, it is constructed from multiple layers of nail cells. As it grows it moves across the giường móng tay, held in place to the lớp hạ bì beneath by biểu mô nền móng, and kept within the nếp gấp móng tay bên by the nail grooves along each of the sidewalls.

The tough upper layers are slightly thicker than the lower layers and form a protective barrier. These upper layers should NEVER be buffed off during any nail service. Đánh bóng the top layers off exposes softer layers below.

This can affect the adhesion of any artificial products, such as regular sơn móng tay, Gel UV or powder polyme or liquid đơn phân. It also weakens the nail and opens it up to penetration by unwanted substances. The lower and younger layers are attached firmly to the nail biểu mô giường which, in turn is attached to the nail bed by a series of grooves.

Kỹ thuật viên làm móng carry out physical and hóa chất procedures to beautify, extend and enhance the nail plate’s appearance; and as professionals we have a responsibility to maintain and enhance the nail plate’s health.

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What is the function of the nail plate?

The function of the nail plate is to create a rigidity for the end of the finger allowing the fingers to function efficiently in all their dexterity requirements e.g picking up small objects. It is also a protection for the last bone of the fingers and toes which would otherwise get easily damaged

Will the nail plate continue to grow?

The nail plate is continuously formed from the matrix of the nail unit. Modified skin cells keratinise in the matrix and push older cells forward.  The journey from the matrix (which is a delicate area under and behind the căn cứ of the nail) to the free edge takes approximately 5 months.

Do nails grow from the nail bed?

Nails do not grow from the nail bed. The nail bed is an area under the nail where it is attached to the end of the finger and provide the nail with essential oils and moisture to keep it healthy and flexible. Nails grow from an area under the skin at the base of the nail called the matrix

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