Chapter 17

Question 1

All nail enhancements products are based almost entirely on ingredients that come from the

Answer 1

Acrylic family

Question 2

Mono means …. Poly means ….

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One , many

Question 3

3 types of monomer liquid :

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(EMA) ethyl methacrylate , (MMA) methyl methacrylate or odorless monomer liquid

Question 4

Is not recommended for use on the nails and is not legal according to the state board rules in some states.

Answer 4

MMA

Question 5

MMA, to make these products adhere, nail technicians often shred …. the surface of the nail

Answer 5

Etch

Question 6

MMA creates the hardest and most …. Nail enhancements, which makes them very …..

Answer 6

Rigid, difficult to break

Question 7

MMA is extremely difficult …… since it will not dissolve well in product removers

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To remove

Question 8

MMA is a widely used monomer with a long history of safe use in …….

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Medical and dental products

Question 9

The polymer powder is made using a special chemical reaction called

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Polymerization

Question 10

Catalyst additives designed to .,,,, chemical reactions

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Speed up

Question 11

The length of 3 nails are always the same which are the 3 nails ;

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Ring ,middle , pointer

Question 12

Best bead to work with is the ……

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Medium bead

Question 13

When using an acid based primer go in which motion

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Tapping motions

Question 14

A dry bead looks

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Rigid or irregular

Question 15

The initiators found in polymer powder, when activated by a catalyst, will spring into action and cause monomer molecules to permanently link together into ….

Answer 15

Long polymer chains

Question 16

There is much less ….. in nail powders than in acne treatments

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Benzoyl peroxide ( BPO)

Question 17

The amount of monomer liquid and polymer powder used to create …. Is called …..

Answer 17

A bead , mix ratio

Question 18

Halfway between a dry and wet bead is a ….

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Medium bead

Question 19

Remove surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on the natural nail plate, both of which can block adhesion.

Answer 19

Nail dehydrator

Question 20

Nail dehydrator should be applied liberally to the ….

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Natural nail plate only

Question 21

Is used on the natural nail prior to product application to assist in adhesion

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Nail primer

Question 22

A medium grit file (150 o 180 grit) is used for

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Initial shaping , smoothing the surface , and finish filing the nail

Question 23

Disposable nail forms are often made of

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Paper or Mylar

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Reusable and can be cleaned and disenfected nail forms are made of

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Pre shaped plastic or aluminum

Question 25

The monomer liquid and polymer powders are each poured into a special container called

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Dapper dish

Question 26

The best nail brush to use with monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement products is composed of natural

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Kolinsky, sable or a blend of both

Question 27

To dispose of small amounts of leftover monomer liquid, carefully pour it into a very

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Absorbent paper towel and then place it in a plastic bag

Question 28

When a nail technician has a client with a piece or section of the monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement ghat has broken, lifted , or cracked it’s repaired by filing the area and adding monomer liquid and polymer powder to it. This is called

Answer 28

A crack repair

Question 29

The apex is aka

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The arch

Question 30

The apex is usually

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Oval shaped

Question 31

Where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge

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Stress area

Question 32

A ….. c curve is average

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35%

Question 33

When acid free primer dries it is I’ll be

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Sticky and clear

Question 34

For a two color method you will need these materials : nail dehydrator, nail primer , nail tips and

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A dappen dish

Question 35

Acids based primers when dried are

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Opaque color / white

Question 36

Odorless products harden more slowly and ….

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Create a tacky inhibition layer

Question 37

Some manufacturers also make a …. That brushes on to cure he tacky layer that must be applied immediately after creating the enhancements…..

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Resin , with odorless products

Question 38

Apply ….. to nails after pushing the eponychium

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Nail dehydrator

Question 39

Dip the tip of the same brush into a polymer powder to pick up a bead of powder ….

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With a medium to dry consistency

Question 40

Use the …… or …. Of your sable brush to press and smooth the product to shape the enhancement free edge

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Middle or belly

Question 41

Use the tip of the brush to ….. into place and wipe the edge until crisp round smile line is achieved

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To push your smile line

Question 42

Remeber the enhancement product application near the epinychium, sidewalls and free edge must be … for a natural- looking nail

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Thin

Question 43

Glide the abrasive over the nail with ….. to further shape and perfect the enhancement surface after application

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Long sweeping strokes

Question 44

If lifting is excessive,

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Soak off the enhancement and start fresh with a new nail application

Question 45

Apply nail dehydrator to any exposed natural nail in the crack THEN

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Apply nail primer to any exposed natural nail in the crack

Question 46

When doing a crack repair use a

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Nail form

Question 47

Soak the clients nails in the enhancements for

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20-30 mins

Question 48

1 1/2 liquid monomer + 1 powder polymer =

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A medium bead