Nail technology

Question 1

After applying a bead of gel to the nail, where do you float it towards

Answer 1

Start at cuticle, float towards free edge

Question 2

What is used to overlay the natural nail or to create an extension

Answer 2

Builder/building gel

Question 3

What qualities should you look for in a gel application brush

Answer 3

Small, flat, nylon

Question 4

Where you are applying gel beads, where do you begin

Answer 4

Cuticle

Question 5

What type of gel might have an inhibition layer

Answer 5

Finishing

Question 6

What are soft gels also known as

Answer 6

Soak-off

Question 7

This type of gel is also known as acrygel

Answer 7

Polymer gels

Question 8

What is the normal cure time for an LED lamp

Answer 8

5-60 seconds

Question 9

What type of light must a curing lamp emit in order to cure gels

Answer 9

Ultraviolet

Question 10

What is it called when the oligomers link in gel to create a solid chemical resistant material

Answer 10

Polymerzation

Question 11

What is known as a pre polymer and can be thick, gel like and sticky

Answer 11

Oligomer

Question 12

What does the term monomer mean

Answer 12

One unit

Question 13

What should you do if a client requests to have nail enhancements removed

Answer 13

Soak the nails in acetone

Question 14

What is 3-D art

Answer 14

Art the protrudes from the nail

Question 15

What is the purpose of a dappen dish

Answer 15

Holds a minimum amount of product

Question 16

What is the industry standard monomer used out of the 3 avaliable

Answer 16

Ethyl methacrylate

Question 17

What is polymerization

Answer 17

Chain reactions creating polymers

Question 18

What is the initiator that is added to the polymer powder

Answer 18

Benzoyl peroxide

Question 19

What two substances are mixed together to create acrylic nail enhancements

Answer 19

Monomer-liquid
Polymer- powder

Question 20

What aids in assisting the resin in drying faster for a fiberglass extension

Answer 20

Accelerator

Question 21

Resin and these type of nail wraps are perfect for repairing damaged nails

Answer 21

Fabric

Question 22

What is the stress area

Answer 22

Area where the nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge

Question 23

What nail shape is almond most similar to

Answer 23

Oval

Question 24

This tool is designed to not put pressure on the nail tip as it is being cut

Answer 24

Tip cutter

Question 25

What are the pre molded nail shaped from a tough ABS plastic

Answer 25

Nail tips

Question 26

The last step in nail extension preparation is what step

Answer 26

Applying nail dehydrator

Question 27

What is a nail enhancement

Answer 27

Any product added to the natural nail to increase strength and/or length

Question 28

What must you remember to do after using a pedicure bath

Answer 28

Clean and disinfect

Question 29

What should take place prior to any pedicure service

Answer 29

Client consultation

Question 30

This particular tool is banned in several states and is not recommended for use

Answer 30

Nail rasp

Question 31

What would have a whirlpool option for a pedicure

Answer 31

Pedi foot bath

Question 32

This movement is when the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure

Answer 32

Effleurage

Question 33

This treatment increases blood circulation to the skin while also trapping moisture

Answer 33

Paraffin wax

Question 34

This massage movement is a continuous trembling or shaking held without breaking contact with the skin

Answer 34

Vibration

Question 35

How many coats of polish is recommended for the most successful nail polish application

Answer 35

4

Question 36

If a client requests a long tapered nail, which shape would you perform

Answer 36

Stiletto or pointed

Question 37

This is designed to be absorbed into the nail plate to increase flexibility and into the surrounding skin to soften and moisture

Answer 37

Nail/ cuticle oil

Question 38

What is considered the most commonly used PPE for nail technology

Answer 38

Gloves

Question 39

What instrument is used to remove dead skin

Answer 39

Cuticle nippers

Question 40

Why is it important to understand the scope of work on your license

Answer 40

Regulations differ from state to state

Question 41

What is a hangnail

Answer 41

Damaged skin around the nail plate that becomes split or torn

Question 42

What nail disease is the separation of the nail plate and bed due to injury or allergic reactions

Answer 42

Onycholysis

Question 43

What is paronychia

Answer 43

Nail disease, bacterial/ fungal, must be treated by a doctor

Question 44

What nail disease is associated with fungal infections of the feet or athletes foot

Answer 44

Tinea pedis

Question 45

Where are you able to read about the scope of practice for cosmetologists and nail techs in your state laws

Answer 45

Found in definitions

Question 46

Why is it important to understand nail disorders and diseases

Answer 46

Be able to identify, determine if you are able to treat

Question 47

Which nail disorder is associated with damaged skin around the nail plate that becomes split or torn

Answer 47

Hangnails/ agnails

Question 48

This nail disorder is associated with visible redness, pain, swelling, broken skin or pus

Answer 48

Infected finger/ infection

Question 49

What is an eggshell nail

Answer 49

Thin and white, more flexible, caused by poor diet, hereditary, overfiling

Question 50

This is known as athletes foot

Answer 50

Tinea pedis

Question 51

What is the average growth rate in adults per month for your fingernails

Answer 51

1/10-1/8 inch per month

Question 52

This helps guide the nail plate along the nail bed as it grows

Answer 52

Bed epophyllium

Question 53

What is the nail bed

Answer 53

Living skin, supports nail plate as it grows towards the free edge

Question 54

What are cuticle moisturizers designed to moisturize

Answer 54

Nail folds, lateral sidewalls, hyponychium

Question 55

The visible part of the matrix that extends under the living skin is

Answer 55

Lunula

Question 56

What does the proximal nail fold cover

Answer 56

Matrix

Question 57

The lateral nail fold is also known as this

Answer 57

Sidewalls

Question 58

What part of the natural nail protects the tips of the fingers and toes

Answer 58

Nail plate

Question 59

What are the characteristics of a normal healthy nail

Answer 59

Firm, flexible

Question 60

How many months would it take for a fingernail to be fully replaced

Answer 60

4-6 months