Tint And Gel Polish

Question 1

List the steps for lash tinting:

Answer 1

• Cleanse: remove any make up/oil’s on lashes
• apply petroleum jelly to bottom of cotton round (half’s) while eyes are open
• close eyes and adjust
• jelly tops of eyelids
• mix dye (1/4 inch) and peroxide (3-10% 10 drops)
• apply to lashes while eyes are closed
• follow manufacturers instructions for processing times
• remove excess dye with a q-tip
• dampen q-tip, remove traces until all gone
• flush eyes with water

Question 2

How long does tint last and why?

Answer 2

3-6 weeks typically

-Summer months: 3 weeks b/c of sun fading tint and chlorine

Question 3

How long is tint left on brows:

a) fine hair
b) medium
c) course or grey hair

Answer 3

Eyelashes: 5-15 minutes

a) fine hair: 2-3 min
b) medium: 3-5 min
c) course/grey: 5-10 min

Question 4

What are contra indications to tint?

Answer 4

• sunburn
• skin infections
• open sores
• psoriasis
• claustrophobic
• allergies to tint
• contact lenses at time of tint
• hay fever / runny eyes at time of tint

Question 5

How is cuticle work done differently during a gel manicure?

Answer 5

• cuticle oil after polish
• nails not soaked
• any lotions, oils, etc. are applied after polish has been cured and wiped

no oils are left in the nail plate which would cause gel polish to lift

Question 6

When is the hand massage done during the gel manicure?

Answer 6

Hand massage would be done after the application of polish.

We want a clean, dry, dehydrated nail surface.

Question 7

What is used to remove the sticky layer after top coat is cured?

Answer 7

Alcohol

Question 8

List the steps to remove gel polish:

Answer 8

• file/buff off top glossy layer
• soak cotton ball in acetone, place on nail
• wrap tinfoil around soaked cotton ball on each finger
• let sit for 5-10 min
• pull off one nail at a time than take off remaining with a nail scraper