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Chpt. 27, 28, & 29 - Artificial Nails Flashcards

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Plastic, pre-molded forms adhered to natural nails to add length or support nail enhancement products are _____?

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NAIL TIPS

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Nail tips break easily without the reinfocement called an _____?

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OVERLAY

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A rough surface tool used to shape, smooth, and remove the surface shine on a nail is _____?

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VISCOSITY (??? look up)

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Nail tips should never cover more than ____?

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1/3 OF THE NATURAL NAIL PLATE

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The shallow depression area of a nail tip is the _____?

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WELL

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When placing nail tips on the natural nail plate, the technique used is _____?

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STOP, ROCK, & HOLD

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When blending a nail tip at the contact area, the fine-grit buff block should be held _____?

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FLAT ACROSS THE SURFACE OF THE NAIL PLATE

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The action used with a wooden pusher to remove softened nail tips is ______?

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SLIDE OFF WITH THE PUSHER

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Nail enhancements using nail-size pieces of cloth or paper bonded to the nail plate are _____?

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NAIL WRAPS

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The strongest material used as a nail wrap is _____?

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LINEN

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A product that accelerates the curing process of resins and adhesives is an _____?

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ACTIVATOR

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A product applied to the surface of natural nails to remove moisture and improve adhesion is a _____?

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NAIL DEHYDRATOR

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When applying nail wraps, to prevent the transfer of oil & debris from the technician to the client, use _____?

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FLEXIBLE PLASTIC SHEETS

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Nail wraps should be rebalanced with resin and new fabric after _____?

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4 WEEKS

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A fabric piece cut to completely cover a crack or break in the nail wrap is a _____?

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REPAIR PATCH

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A gel-like material that requires an activator to cure is considered a _____?

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NO-LIGHT GEL APPLICATION

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The improper use of activators can cause a heat spike to the client and ______?

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NAIL BED DAMAGE

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To avoid damaging nail wraps when removing existing polish, use a _____?

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NON-ACETONE REMOVER

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An implement similar to a nail clipper, designed especially for use on nail tips, is a _____?

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TIP CUTTER

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Acrylic (methacrylate) nail enhancements are created by combining monomer liquid with _____?

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POLYMER POWDER

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Nail enhancements sculptured with the use of polymer powder are called _____?

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ACRYLIC NAILS

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Brushes recommended for the application of acrylic (methacrylate) product are _____?

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NATURAL HAIR BRUSHES

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When applying product, the brush is immersed into monomer liquid and the tip of the brush is ______?

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TOUCHED TO THE SURFACE OF THE POLYMER POWDER

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As monomer liquid absorbs a polymer powder, the product formed at the tip of the brush is referred to as _____?

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A BEAD OF PRODUCT

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Polymer powder is made using a special chemical reaction called ______?
POLYMERIZATION
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In the process of creating acrylic (methacrylate) nails, trillions of monomers are linked together to create _____?
LONG CHAINS
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Additives are responsible for the product durability and color stability of the product, and they ensure ____?
COMPLETE SET, OR CURE
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Additives used to control the set or curing time in monomer liquids are called _____?
CATALYSTS & INITIATORS
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Initiators in polymer powder cause monomer molecules to permanently link together and form _____?
LONG POLYMER CHAINS
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The initiator added to polymer powder is _____?
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
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To ensure the proper curing when using nail enhancement products, ______?
DO NOT MIX MANUFACTURERS PRODUCT LINES
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Acrylic (methacrylate) overlays and nail enhancements can be created using one color powder if the client wears _____?
NAIL POLISH ALL THE TIME
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The amount of monomer liquid & polymer powder used to create a bead of product is called the _____?
MIX RATIO
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If the consistency of a bead contains too little powder, the enhancement may not ______?
CURE CORRECTLY
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Surface moisture & oil on the natural nail plate can be removed with nail antiseptic or _____?
NAIL DEHYDRATORS
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The use of acid-based nail primers may result in _____?
SKIN BURNS OR INJURY
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Acrylic (methacrylate) nail enhancements reach their ultimate strength in _____?
24 - 48 HOURS
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Nail adhesives used to secure nail tips to natural nails are all based on _____?
CYANOACRYLATE MONOMERS
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To prevent product contamination, a dappen dish should have _____?
A TIGHTLY FITTED LID
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The shelf life of nail adhesives can be as short as _____?
6 MONTHS
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Unused monomer poured back into the original container will cause product ______?
CONTAMINATION
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The type of glove recommended for nail salon services is _____?
NITRILE POLYMER
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The are that should not be cut when applying multi-use nail forms is the _____?
HYPONICHIUM
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The bead of product for shaping the free edge should have a ______?
MEDIUM CONSISTENCY
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The time required for a product to properly clean brushes is determined by ____?
THE MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS
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When placing the second ball of acrylic on the free edge, use a medium consistency and place on the nail plate below the first bead and ______?
NEXT TO THE FREE EDGE LINE IN THE CENTER OF THE NAIL
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For natural looking nails, the product application must be smooth & thin at the ______?
SIDE WALLS, FREE EDGE, & EPONYCHIUM
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In re-balancing acrylic (methacrylate) nail enhancements, the nail is thinned down and reduced in thickness and ______?
THE APEX OF THE NAIL WILL BE REMOVED
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The area between the existing acrylic product and new growth of the nail plate is the ______?
LEDGE
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The ingredients used in UV gels are from a subfamily of acrylics called ______?
ACRYLATES
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Recently developed UV gel technologies utilize chemistry from _____?
METHACRYLATES
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A short chain of monomers not long enough to be considered a polymer is an _____?
OLIGOMER
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Newer UV gel systems use chemicals called _____?
URETHANE METHACRYLATES
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An advantage of UV gel systems is _____?
LOW ODOR
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The UV gel application process differs from other types of nail enhancements. With a UV gel procedure, _______?
EACH LAYER OF PRODUCT MUST CURE, OR HARDEN WITH EXPOSURE TO UV LIGHT
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UV gel products are usually packaged in opaque pots or ______?
SQUEEZE TUBES
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A measure of how much electricity a bulb consumes is _____?
WATTAGE
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Brushes used in the application of UV gels are _____?
SYNTHETIC
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To improve the shelf life of nail adhesives, store them at room temperature between _____?
60 - 85 DEGREES
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Nail tips applied with a UV gel procedure should be shortened and filed prior to the gel application to prevent _____?
THE GEL SEAL FROM BEING BROKEN DURING THE FILING PROCEDURE
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The time required to cure each layer of a UV gel product is determined by ______?
THE MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS
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UV gels cure with a tacky surface called an ____?
INHIBITION LAYER
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The final layer of UV gel should be bushed under the free edge of the natural nail enhancement to create a _____?
SEAL
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First UV gel is called the ____?
BASE COAT GEL
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To reduce client skin irritation and sensitivity when applying the base coat gel _____?
LEAVE A TINY FREE MARGIN BETWEEN THE UV GEL AND THE SKIN
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The oily shine on the natural nails should be removed using _____?
VERTICAL STROKES
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UV gel enhancements must be rebalanced every _____?
2-3 WEEKS
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The abrasive used to check and refine the nail contour for UV gel nails is ____?
MEDIUM ABRASIVE
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The third UV gel is called the finisher or _____?
SEALER GEL
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ABRASIVE BOARD?
Thin, elongated board with a rough surface
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ABS?
Acrylonitrile butadiene syrene
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ACTIVATOR?
A product used to speed up the curing process of resins and adhesives.
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BUFFER BLOCK?
Lightweight, rectangular abrasive block.
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FABRIC WRAPS?
Nail wraps made of silk, linen, or fiberglass.
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FIBERGLASS?
Very think synthetic mesh with a loose weave.
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LINEN?
Closely woven, heavy material used for nail wraps.
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NAIL TIP?
Artificial nail made of ABS or tenite acetate polymer that is adhered to the natural nail to add length.
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NAIL TIP ADHESIVE?
Liquid or gel-like product made from cyanoacrylate monomer, and used to secure a nail tip to the natural nail.
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NAIL WRAPS?
Nail-size pieces of cloth or paper that are bonded to the top of the nail plate with nail adhesive; often used to repair or strengthen natural nails or nail tips.
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NO-LIGHT GEL?
Thickened cyanoacrylate monomers.
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OVERLAY?
Acrylic (methacrylate) liquid and powder, wraps, or UV gels applied over a tip for added strength.
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PAPER WRAPS?
Temporary nail wraps made of very thin paper. Not nearly as strong as fabric wraps.
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REPAIR PATCH?
Piece of fabric cut to completely cover a crack or break in the nail during a 4-week fabric wrap maintenance procedure.
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SILK?
Thin, natural material with a tight weave that becomes transparent when adhesive is applied.
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STRESS STRIP?
Strip of fabric, 1/8" long, applied during a 4-week fabric wrap rebalance to repair or strengthen a weak point in a nail enhancement.
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TIP CUTTER?
Implement similar to a nail clipper, designed especially for use on nail tips.
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WRAP RESIN?
An adhesive used over the fabric wrap, to adhere it to the nail extension or nail plate.
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ACRYLIC (methacrylate) MONOMER LIQUID?
The liquid that will be combined with acrylic polymer powder to form the sculptured nail.
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ACRYLIC (methacrylate) NAIL ENHANCEMENTS?
Created by combining acrylic monomer liquid with polymer powder.
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ACRYLIC (methacrylate) POLYMER POWDER?
Powder in white, clear, pink, and many other colors that will be combined with acrylic monomer liquid to form the sculptured nail.
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CATALYST?
Substance that speeds up chemical reactions between monomer liquid and polymer powder.
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CHAIN REACTION?
Process that joins monomers to create very long polymer chains; also called "polymerization reaction".
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DAPPEN DISH?
A special container used to hold the monomer liquid and polymer powder.
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INITIATORS?
Energized and activated by catalyst; initiators start the chain reaction.
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MIX RATIO?
The amount of monomer liquid and polymer powder used to create a bead of product.
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NAIL DEHYDRATOR?
Substance used to remove surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on the natural nail plate, both of which can block adhesion.
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NAIL FORMS?
Often made of paper/mylar coated with adhesive backs, or pre-shaped plastic or aluminum; placed under the free edge and used to extend the ail enhancements beyond the fingertip for additional length.
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NAIL PRIMER?
Used to enhance the adhesion of enhancements to the natural nail.
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ODORLESS ACRYLIC (methacrylate) PRODUCTS?
Nail enhancement products that are slightly different from acrylic (methacrylate) products, and are considered "no odor" or "low odor"
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POLYMER?
Substance formed by combining many small molecules (monomers) into very long chain-like structures.
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POLYMERIZATION?
Chemical reaction that creates polymers; also called curing or hardening.
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REBALANCING?
Method for maintaining the beauty, durability, and longevity of the nail enhancement.
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INHIBITION LAYER?
Tacky surface left on the nail once a UV gel has hardened.
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OLIGOMER?
Short chain of monomers that is not long enough to be considered a polymer.
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ONE-COLOR METHOD?
Gel is applied over the entire surface of the nail.
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TWO-COLOR METHOD?
Two different colors of gel are applied to the surface of the nail, in different places, as in a french manicure.
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URETHANE ACRYLATE or URETHANE METHACRYLATE?
Main ingredient used to create UV gel nail enhancements.
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UV LIGHTBULBS?
Special bulbs that emit UV light to cure UV gel nail enhancements.
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UV GELS?
Types of nail enhancement products that harden when exposed to UV light.
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UV GEL PRIMER?
Product designed specifically to improve adhesion of UV gels to the natural nail plate.
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UV GEL LAMPS?
Specialized electronic devices that power and control UV lights to cure UV gel nail enhancements.
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WATTAGE?
Measure of how much electricity a light bulb consumes.

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