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Chapter 27 - Nail Tips and Wraps Flashcards

1
Q

A _____ is a plastic, pre-molded form adhered to the natural nail to add length or support a nail enhancement product.

a. nail wrap
b. nail tip
c. nail overlay
d. nail adhesive

A

b. nail tip

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2
Q

The shallow depression area of a nail tip is the:

a. well
b. contact
c. applicator
d. gelled

A

a. well

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3
Q

When applying nail tips to the natural nail plate, it is recommended that you use the _____ technique.

a. stop, hold and release
b. stop, rock and hold
c. rock, hold and free
d. rock, slide and release

A

b. stop, rock and hold

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4
Q

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

a. at a 45-degree angle against the nail plate
b. at an 89-degree angle against the nail plate
c. at a 15-degree angle against the nail plate
d. flat across the surface of the nail plate

A

d. flat across the surface of the nail plate

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5
Q

The strongest material used as a nail wrap is:

a. silk
b. paper
c. fiberglass
d. linen

A

d. linen

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6
Q

The product that accelerates the curing process of resins and adhesives is called a wrap resin accelerator or:

a. heat spike
b. extender
c. activator
d. dehydrator

A

c. activator

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7
Q

A product applied to the surface of the natural nail to remove moisture and improve adhesion is a:

a. nail blender
b. nail activator
c. nail adhesive
d. nail dehydrator

A

d. nail dehydrator

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8
Q

A fabric piece cut to completely cover a crack or break in a nail wrap is a:

a. stress strip
b. repair patch
c. rebalance batch
d. refill strip

A

b. repair patch

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9
Q

To avoid damaging nail wraps when removing existing polish, use a(n):

a. acetone remover
b. oil accelerator
c. resin softner
d. non-acetone remover

A

d. non-acetone remover

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10
Q

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

a. tip nipper
b. tip cutter
c. stress cutter
d. tip buffer

A

b. tip cutter

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11
Q

Fabric wraps are the most popular type of nail wrap because of their:

a. durability
b. color
c. price
d. glossy shine

A

a. durability

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12
Q

Gel adhesives are sometimes referred to as:

a. activator
b. overlays
c. resin
d. dehydrators

A

c. resin

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13
Q

Which wraps are made from a very thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave?

a. fiberglass wraps
b. silk wraps
c. linen wraps
d. paper wraps

A

a. fiberglass wraps

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14
Q

Which wraps are made from a thin natural material with a tight weave that becomes transparent when the wrap resin is applied?

a. linen wraps
b. fiberglass wraps
c. paper wraps
d. silk wraps

A

d. silk wraps

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15
Q

Which wraps are simple to use, but lack the strength of fabric wraps?

a. linen wraps
b. silk wraps
c. paper wraps
d. fiberglass wraps

A

c. paper wraps

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16
Q

Which type of wraps are made from a closely woven, heavy material?

a. silk wraps
b. linen wraps
c. fiberglass wraps
d. paper wraps

A

b. linen wraps

17
Q

Nail tip adhesives are commonly available in all BUT which of the following forms?

a. tube with a pointed applicator tip
b. one-drop applicator
c. brush-on
d. spray-on

A

d. spray-on

18
Q

A client with nail wraps should come back to the salon about ______ after the original application for the first maintenance service.

a. one week
b. two weeks
c. three weeks
d. four weeks

A

b. two weeks

19
Q

The structural correction of the nail during a nail wrap maintenance service to ensure its strength, shape and durability is known as a(n):

a. fill
b. backfill
c. rebalance
d. activation

A

c. rebalance

20
Q

To remove fabric wraps, you first soak them in acetone and then:

a. slide them off with a wooden pusher
b. scrub them off with steel wool
c. cut them with a nippers
d. cut them off with scissors

A

a. slide them off with a wooden pusher

21
Q

The wrap material is the heart of a nail wrap system and gives the system its unique properties.
T or F

A

True

22
Q

Nail tips are longer wearing without an overlay.

T or F

A

False

23
Q

Nail wraps are removed by immersing the entire enhancement in a small glass bowl filled with acetone.
T or F

A

True

24
Q

When applying nail tips, you must hold the tip in place for 5-10 minutes until the adhesive has dried.
T or F

A

False

25
Q

To press fabric wraps onto the natural nail plate and avoid the transfer of dust or oil, use:

a. thick plastic
b. fingertips
c. heavy adhesive
d. nail resin

A

a. thick plastic

26
Q

A thin, tightly woven natural material that becomes transparent when wrap resin is applied is:

a. cotton
b. fiberglass
c. linen
d. silk

A

d. silk

27
Q

When removing dust from the natural nail plate, stroke the brush from:

a. free edge to cuticle
b. soft to hard
c. cuticle to free edge
d. free edge to middle

A

c. cuticle to free edge

28
Q

Cutting nail tips with a nail or toenail clipper will cause:

a. move
b. rock
c. crack
d. hold

A

c. crack

29
Q

The contact areas of nail tips are smoothed with a fine-grit block buffer held:

a. roughly across the surface
b. with pressure
c. angled across the nail
d. flat across the nail

A

d. flat across the nail

30
Q

Fabric wraps that are slightly smaller than the nail plate prevent the wraps from:

a. adhering
b. lifting
c. breaking
d. moving

A

b. lifting

31
Q

Properly sized nail tips for a client should cover the nail plate from:

a. sidewall to sidewall
b. front to back
c. back to tip
d. cuticle to free edge

A

a. sidewall to sidewall

32
Q

Nail tips are softened with acetone or tip remover and are:

a. slid off
b. ripped off
c. nipped off
d. rubbed off

A

a. slid off

33
Q

The nail tip adhesive used to secure fabric wraps to the natural nail and nail tip is:

a. wrap fabric
b. wrap resin
c. woven linen
d. chemical solution

A

b. wrap resin

34
Q

Small pieces of fabric used to strengthen a weak point in the nail or repair a crack are:

a. wrap removals
b. wrap patches
c. stress strips
d. nail enhancements

A

c. stress strips

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