As a nail professional, it is paramount that you familiarise yourself with all parts of nail anatomy to ensure you are ...

known as the nail bed. The half-moon shape at the base of the nail, beneath the cuticle, is known as the lunula. The lunula is part of the nail matrix, which is where the growth of the nail occurs.

"The nail bed is the support structure for the nail plate — it impacts the strength, color, and texture of the nail and is ...