Chapter 27

Question 1

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene

Answer 1

Also known ABS, a common thermoplastic used to make light, rigid, molded nail tips

Question 2

Cyanoacrylate

Answer 2

A specialized acrylic monomer that has excellent adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerizes in seconds

Question 3

Fabric wrap

Answer 3

Nail wrap made of silk, linens, or fiberglass

Question 4

Fiberglass wraps

Answer 4

Made from a very thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave

Question 5

Linen wraps

Answer 5

Made from a closely woven heavy material

Question 6

Maintenance

Answer 6

Term used for when a nail enhancement needs to be serviced after two or more weeks from the initial applications the nail enhancement products

Question 7

Nail dehydrator

Answer 7

A substance used to remove surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on the natural nail plate

Question 8

Nail tip adhesive

Answer 8

The bonding agent used to secure the nail tip to the natural nail

Question 9

Nail tips

Answer 9

Plastic pre-molded nails shaped from a tough polymer made from ABS plastic

Question 10

Nail wrap

Answer 10

A method of securing a layer of fabric or paper on and around the nail tip to ensure its strength and durability

Question 11

Nail wrap resin

Answer 11

Used to coat and secure fabric wraps to the natural nail and nail tip

Question 12

Overly

Answer 12

A layer of any kind of nail enhancement product that is applied over the natural nail or nail and tip application for added strength

Question 13

Paper wrap

Answer 13

Temporary nail wraps made a very thin paper

Question 14

Position stop

Answer 14

The point where the free edge of the natural nail meet the tip

Question 15

Repair pouch

Answer 15

Piece of fabric cut to completely cover a crack or break in the nail

Question 16

Silk wrap

Answer 16

Made from a thin natural material with a tight weave that becomes transparent when wrap resin is applied

Question 17

Stress strip

Answer 17

Strip of fabric cut 1/8inch in length and applied to the weak point of the nail during the fourth week fabric wrap maintenance to repair or strengthen a weak point in the nail enhancement

Question 18

Tip cutter

Answer 18

Implement similar to a nail clipper designed especially for use on nail tips

Question 19

Wrap resin accelerator

Answer 19

Also known as activator, acts as the dryer that speeds up the hardening process of the wrap resin or adhesive overly