What is the term for the point where the free edge of the natural nail meets the tip?

• A. Cuticle
• B. Position stop
• C. Lunula
• D. Apex

Answer: (B)

When you apply artificial tips, the point where the natural nail ends and the tip begins is defined by the tip’s built-in stop, called the position stop. This feature provides a physical cue to align the tip correctly so the seam sits right at the natural nail edge, ensuring a secure fit and clean appearance. The cuticle is the skin at the base of the nail, the lunula is the pale crescent area near the base, and the apex is the high point of an enhanced nail—not where the natural nail meets the tip.