Ch 17 Monomer Liq uid And Polymer powder Nail Enhancements Flashcards
The term acrylic refers to an entire family of thousands of substances that are closely related to make a wide range of things like contact lenses cements for bones plexiglass for windows and even cosmetics. Surprisingly all nail enhancement products are based almost entirely on ingredients to come from the acrylic family.For example ingredients in the Monomer and Polymer and Enhancements systems belong to______.
Methacrylates.
Today’s monomer liquid and polymer powder is come in many colors they can be blended to a wider range of colors designs and patterns.
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Mono means one and mer stands for units so A monomer is one unit or one molecule. Poly means many so polymer means many units or many molecules linked together in a chain. Monomer and Polymer can be applied in different ways 1. On natural nail as protective overlay. 2. Over nail tip. 3. On form to create extension.
- To create small art on or in enhancement.
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- MMA doesn’t adhere well to the nail plate so TECHS must shred the surface thinning the nail plate and making it weaker.
- MMA a creates the hardest most rigid and difficult to break when jammed it may break the nail plate first.
- It is extremely difficult to remove doesn’t dissolve well usually pried creating more damage
- FDA says not to use it based on large complaints.
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MMA it’s not toxic it’s unsuitable. It’s been used in medical and dental products bulletproof windows and shutter proof eyeglasses however artificial nails should be beautiful and they should not damage the nail.
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It may seem strange the polymer powder is also made mostly from ______ little monomer liquid. But it is made using a chemical reaction called _____ curing or hardening a chemical reaction that creates polymers were trillions of monomers are linked to create long chains to create tiny round beads of polymer powder.When liquid is picked up by a brush and mixed with powder the bead begins to harden, this process begins with the help of a special additive called___. Design to speed up chemical reactions and control or set the curing time play energizing and activating the initiators.
Ethyl methacrylate, polymerization, Catalyst
When ______are activated by a catalyst they spring into action and cause monomer molecules to permanently linked together into chains polymerization begins creating polymers like a chain reaction.
Initiators
The initiator added to the polymer powder is called bpo___. It’s the same ingredient in acne medicine but with a different purpose it starts a chain reaction that leads to curing there is much less BPO in nail powders than acne treatments
Benzoyl peroxide
 The amount of monomer liquid and polymer powder used to create a beard is called the mix ratio can be dry medium or wet it’s equal amounts of liquid and powder are used it’s dry it’s twice as much liquid is used it’s wet halfway between these Contains a one and a half more liquid and powder in general medium pizza or the ideal mix ratio for working with monomer liquid and polymer powder
Cool
The mix ratio typically ensures proper set and maximum durability. It’s too much powder is picked up in the bed the enhancement will cure incorrectly and lead to brittleness and discoloration is two little powder is use the enhancement will beWeek and make a skin irritation or sensitivity.
Cool
Nail to hydrators remove surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil skin contact should be avoided after drying the nail plate should not be touched before applying primer.
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This is used on the natural nail to assist in adhesion. to chemically bond the enhancement product to the natural nail.  One end of its molecules chemically bonds to the nail proteins & the other end is methacrylate and bonds to monomer liquid as a cures. There is acid-based and non-acid-based the acid-based has___acid. It is corrosive to the skin and dangerous to the eyes So acid free and non-acid primers were developed. 
Primer, Methacrylic
Acid-based nail primers are very effective but can cause serious and sometimes irreversible damage to skin and eyes never use them or any corrosive material without protective gloves and safety Eyewear. Check your nail primer daily for clarity to ensure that it doesn’t become contaminated with nail dust and other debris that can reduce primary effectiveness dispose of visibly contaminated.
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Never apply nail enhancement products over wet nail primer this causes discoloration and service breakdown only apply to the natural nail avoid putting it on ____
Plastic nail tips

What makes abrasives more aggressive and sponge forms around the nail and is more gentle. Of course grit is 100 or lower a medium is 150 to 180 so if you avoid putting the product onto thick a ____ is strong enough to shape it. Fine is 240 or higher a shiner is usually 400, 1000 or 4000
180
Reusable nail forms are made of pre-shaped plastic or aluminum and can be cleaned and disinfected between clients
Coo
The monomer liquid and polymer powder are each poured into a special container called___. They must have narrow openings to minimize evaporation and minimize contamination of dust and debris. It must be covered with a tightly fitting lid when not in use. Each time brushes dipped into the dish it contaminates the monomer. Never pour the unused portion back into the monomer liquid.
Dappen dish
The most commonly used brush for monomer liquid and polymer powder is the #____brush. Having too much Monomer on a brush increases risk of irritation or sensitivity. Odorless Monomer liquids require ____ so using a flat brush the holes less liquid is recommended.
8 oval. Less liquid.
After a service never save used monomer. Use on one client only and dispose of small amounts carefully pour it into an absorbent paper towel and place in a plastic bag. avoid skin contact and never pour directly into the plastic bag. Wash hands if contacts occurs With soap.
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When a nail technician has a client with a piece a section of monomer liquid and polymer powder that has broken lifted or cracked it’s repaired by filing and adding monomer liquid and polymer powder to it this is called
Crack repair
The___also known as the___is the area of the nail with the most strength. It allows the base of the nail sidewalls and tip to be thin it leaves the nail strong enough to resist breaking. It’s usually oval shaped and located in the center the high points is visible no matter where you view the nail.
Apex, arch.
The ____is where the natural nail grows beyond the singer and becomes the free edge. This area needs strength to support the extension. This _____is the area on the side of the nail plate that grows free of its natural attachment to the nail fold and where are the extension leaves the natural nail.
Stress area, sidewall
The tip should fit the nail and finger properly and the underside of the nail extension should be smooth without any glitches. The sidewalls and tips edges should be credit card thin. The _____ of the nail enhancement depends on the c curve of the natural nail in the salon or spa. a 35% C curve is average. It provides structure to the nails so that it appears slender but more importantly provide strength like the curve in a bridge or an egg.
C curve
To make sure the length of the nail extension and enhancements are appropriate and even measure the index middle and ring fingers they should be the same length. The thumb and pinky should also be in proportion and match
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