Ch. 24 Light-Cured Gels

Question 1

Building Gels

Answer 1

thick-viscosity gel that allows the cosmetologist to build an arch or extension

Question 2

Cure

Answer 2

to transform from a liquid to a solid

Question 3

Curing Lamp

Answer 3

specialized electronic device that powers and controls bulbs to cure gel nail enhancements

Question 4

Exothermic

Answer 4

chemical reaction that releases heat

Question 5

Hard Gels

Answer 5

also called traditional gel; is strong enough to use to build nail extensions

Question 6

Inhibition Layer

Answer 6

leftover solvents and/or uncured gel that create a tacky surface on the nail after the gel has cured

Question 7

LED Bulbs

Answer 7

light-emitting diode; creates light that shines directly on the gel for it to cure

Question 8

Light-Cured Gel

Answer 8

type of nail enhancement product that hardens when exposed to specific types of light

Question 9

Nanometer

Answer 9

abbreviated nm; a unit of length in the metric system; equal to one billionth of a meter

Question 10

Pigmented Gels

Answer 10

any gel that includes color pigment

Question 11

Polymer Gels

Answer 11

also called polygel or acrygel; created from a mixture of polymer powder and hard gels

Question 12

Soft Gels

Answer 12

also called soak-off gel; formulated to overlay the natural nail; easily removed with acetone

Question 13

Ultraviolet (UV) Fluorescent Bulbs

Answer 13

radiate light inside the lamp so all nails are equally exposed in ranges from about 320 to 400 nm

Question 14

Wattage

Answer 14

measure of how much electricity a lamp consumes