Nail anatomy and conditions

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Imagine your fingernail is like a mini shield for your fingertip. It's made of a tough protein called keratin — same stuff as hair!

2. 2

   What protein are nails made of?

3. 3

   Let's label the parts of a nail together. 🖼️

4. 4

   Drag the labels to the correct parts of this nail diagram. 🖱️

5. 5

   Which part of the nail is the half-moon shape at the base?

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   Now let's look at nail conditions you'll see in a salon. A healthy nail is smooth, pink, and has a slight curve. 🩺

7. 7

   What does a yellow nail colour often mean?