Midterm

Question 1

enhancement vs extension

Answer 1

enhancement- product added to natural nail to increase strength and beauty

extension- extend length of natural nail with tip/form

Question 2

nail cleanser

Answer 2

remove surface debris, moisture and oils on nail plate- which blocks adhesion

typically made from isobutyl alcohol

Question 3

nail dehydrator

Answer 3

temporarily stop nail from producing moisture and oil

typically butyl acetate

Question 4

when should dehydrator/cleanser be applied

Answer 4

10 mins prior to adhesion

Question 5

overlay

Answer 5

layer of nail enhancement product over entire surface to provide strength, structure and support

Question 6

well

Answer 6

shallow depression in nail tip

point of contact for the nail plate

where adhesive is applied

Question 7

nail adhesive

Answer 7

thin resin applied to well used to adhere tip to natural nail

Question 8

position stop

Answer 8

point where free edge of natural nail meets/stops inside the well

helps determine where tip should be placed

Question 9

types of nail tips

Answer 9

full well tip
partial well tip
well-less tip
full coverage tip
French tip

Question 10

full well tip

Answer 10

covers entire apex area and usually covers more than half of nail plate

Question 11

partial well tip

Answer 11

usually altered at the well line to expose more of the natural nail

well is shorter than standard full well tip

Question 12

well less tip

Answer 12

no well and no position stop

can be attached where ever best fits

Question 13

full coverage tip

Answer 13

cover entire nail up to cuticle

need to be customized to fit perfectly

mostly temporary , decorated prior, short term events (press ons)

Question 14

French tip tips

Answer 14

cut like smile line

partial to no well

Question 15

using tips that are too small

Answer 15

cause pressure, pinch, can pop off, uneveness

Question 16

how to apply tip

Answer 16

not too much adhesive

line natural nail up with position stop

slowly rock tip onto nail pressing out any bubbles

hold for 5-10 seconds

Question 17

tip cutters

Answer 17

cut nail tips to preferred length

designed to not put pressure on tip as its being cut

regular clippers will weaken/crease tips

Question 18

tip blending

Answer 18

reduce well/contact area with medium grit

no visible line of where tip ends and nail begins

Question 19

7 most common nail shapes

Answer 19

square

squoval

round

oval

almond

stiletto

ballerina/coffin

Question 20

when to blend

Answer 20

AFTER shaping

tip is to weak to shoe if you blend before hand

Question 21

stress area

Answer 21

where natural nail grows beyond finger and becomes free edge

needs extra product and support for extension

Question 22

apex

Answer 22

highest point on the nail
aka arch

strength in apex leaves nail strong enough to resist breaking

oval shaped and located towards centre

Question 23

sidewall

Answer 23

area on side of nail plate that grows free of natural attachment to nail fold

Question 24

c curve

Answer 24

depends on the natural nail

provides structure and strength

the curve of nail width from side wall to side wall

Question 25

balding

Answer 25

parts where product does not adhere dull spots

Question 26

smile line

Answer 26

where nail bed ends and free edge begins has natural curvature

Question 27

backfill

Answer 27

maintenance filling new growth with gel overlay

Question 28

freeze

Answer 28

curing product for short amount of time set quickly to build on it

Question 29

fan shaped nail

Answer 29

cut fanned free edge off so well will fit match side wall to side wall

Question 30

crooked nail

Answer 30

cut free edge back apply tip making nail appear straight

Question 31

hooked nail

Answer 31

cut hooked free edge off nail hook will cause separation

Question 32

flat nail/bitten nails

Answer 32

cut well into V shape to fit better on to the natural nail works better with form extensions

Question 33

why would a client feel heat when hand is in lamp

Answer 33

nail damage overfiling new lamp too much product

Question 34

why would set of gel nails have no shine when finished

Answer 34

contaminated product old lamp- not cured properly contaminated/unclean surface

Question 35

how do gel products get contaminated

Answer 35

left open- exposed to dust, sun, dirty brush, mixed product partially cured by UV too hot/cold

Question 36

why would artificial nails lift

Answer 36

too thick at cuticle/free edge not sealed on free edge

Question 37

why would artificial nails break

Answer 37

apex post not built up enough too thin too long incompatible shape for day to day life

Question 38

why would artificial nails peel

Answer 38

natural nails not dehydrated enough didn't set/cure properly contaminated product mixed product lines