🎉 Congratulations! You made it!

We’ve covered everything you need to know about the nail unit:

• Proximal nail fold
• Matrix
• Cuticle
• Nail bed
• Nail plate
• Onychodermal band
• Hyponychium
• Lateral nail folds
• Lanula
• Eponychium

What’s next: Take this goldmine of knowledge and share it with your clients. Whether it’s during prep, a consultation, or just a casual chat, your clients love learning about their nails—and it positions you as the expert. Bonus: teaching others is one of the best ways to lock this info into your brain.

💡 Pro tip: All these fancy terms can feel overwhelming at first. Start small, reinforce your learning while working on real nails, and watch it all click. Seeing these structures in action will make you a confident, knowledgeable nail tech in no time.

And remember — if anything feels tricky or confusing, reach out and ask. That’s what we’re here for!

You’ve mastered the theory. Now it’s time to put it into practice, show off your skills, and let your clients see just how amazing and informed you are.

Next stop: hands-on magic with Tracy! 👐