Chapter 27 - Nail Tips and Wraps Flashcards
A _____ is a plastic, pre-molded form adhered to the natural nail to add length or support a nail enhancement product.
a. nail wrap
b. nail tip
c. nail overlay
d. nail adhesive
b. nail tip
The shallow depression area of a nail tip is the:
a. well
b. contact
c. applicator
d. gelled
a. well
When applying nail tips to the natural nail plate, it is recommended that you use the _____ technique.
a. stop, hold and release
b. stop, rock and hold
c. rock, hold and free
d. rock, slide and release
b. stop, rock and hold
When blending a nail tip at the contact area, the fine-grit buff block should be held at:
a. at a 45-degree angle against the nail plate
b. at an 89-degree angle against the nail plate
c. at a 15-degree angle against the nail plate
d. flat across the surface of the nail plate
d. flat across the surface of the nail plate
The strongest material used as a nail wrap is:
a. silk
b. paper
c. fiberglass
d. linen
d. linen
The product that accelerates the curing process of resins and adhesives is called a wrap resin accelerator or:
a. heat spike
b. extender
c. activator
d. dehydrator
c. activator
A product applied to the surface of the natural nail to remove moisture and improve adhesion is a:
a. nail blender
b. nail activator
c. nail adhesive
d. nail dehydrator
d. nail dehydrator
A fabric piece cut to completely cover a crack or break in a nail wrap is a:
a. stress strip
b. repair patch
c. rebalance batch
d. refill strip
b. repair patch
To avoid damaging nail wraps when removing existing polish, use a(n):
a. acetone remover
b. oil accelerator
c. resin softner
d. non-acetone remover
d. non-acetone remover
An implement similar to a nail clipper, designed especially for use on nail tips, is a:
a. tip nipper
b. tip cutter
c. stress cutter
d. tip buffer
b. tip cutter
Fabric wraps are the most popular type of nail wrap because of their:
a. durability
b. color
c. price
d. glossy shine
a. durability
Gel adhesives are sometimes referred to as:
a. activator
b. overlays
c. resin
d. dehydrators
c. resin
Which wraps are made from a very thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave?
a. fiberglass wraps
b. silk wraps
c. linen wraps
d. paper wraps
a. fiberglass wraps
Which wraps are made from a thin natural material with a tight weave that becomes transparent when the wrap resin is applied?
a. linen wraps
b. fiberglass wraps
c. paper wraps
d. silk wraps
d. silk wraps
Which wraps are simple to use, but lack the strength of fabric wraps?
a. linen wraps
b. silk wraps
c. paper wraps
d. fiberglass wraps
c. paper wraps
Which type of wraps are made from a closely woven, heavy material?
a. silk wraps
b. linen wraps
c. fiberglass wraps
d. paper wraps
b. linen wraps
Nail tip adhesives are commonly available in all BUT which of the following forms?
a. tube with a pointed applicator tip
b. one-drop applicator
c. brush-on
d. spray-on
d. spray-on
A client with nail wraps should come back to the salon about ______ after the original application for the first maintenance service.
a. one week
b. two weeks
c. three weeks
d. four weeks
b. two weeks
The structural correction of the nail during a nail wrap maintenance service to ensure its strength, shape and durability is known as a(n):
a. fill
b. backfill
c. rebalance
d. activation
c. rebalance
To remove fabric wraps, you first soak them in acetone and then:
a. slide them off with a wooden pusher
b. scrub them off with steel wool
c. cut them with a nippers
d. cut them off with scissors
a. slide them off with a wooden pusher
The wrap material is the heart of a nail wrap system and gives the system its unique properties.
T or F
True
Nail tips are longer wearing without an overlay.
T or F
False
Nail wraps are removed by immersing the entire enhancement in a small glass bowl filled with acetone.
T or F
True
When applying nail tips, you must hold the tip in place for 5-10 minutes until the adhesive has dried.
T or F
False
