CH10

Question 1

what are nail resin systems

Answer 1

any group of products using nail resin to build strength/structure over natural nail/tip. used for overlaying/extending natural nails. rarely used alone on nail-easily removed

used for- repairing crack
-colored dip systems
-made from cyanoacrylate.

Question 2

what is cyanoacrylate

Answer 2

what nail resins are made from
- colorless liquid acrylate monomer easily cured, powerful fast acting adhesive. vary in viscosity (thickness of resin liquid)

thinner viscosity=better adhesion and faster to cure. very thin ones could be referred to as nail clue/tip adhesive. usually a base

thicker viscosity= resin/building resin. used to build/ top coat

Question 3

what is a resin accelerator (activator)

Answer 3

speeds up dry time. may need if resin is too viscious that they need a resin accelerator to cure. some used to save time.
come in diff forms: brush on, pump spray, aerosol

provide good adhesion and durability.

Question 4

what are nail wraps

Answer 4

securing a layer of fabric, paper to nail to increase strength and durability
can be used to repair nail, overlay to strengthen. any type of absorbable material can be used but fabric wraps are most common.

Question 5

what are the most common nail wraps

Answer 5

silk (smooth translucent)
fiberglass (synthetic mesh)

Question 6

how to apply wrap system

Answer 6

apply resin
lay fabric over nail using a small piece of plastic 1/8” away from sidewall /eponychium
cut fabric to fit nail slightly smaller than nail to prevent lifting
thin a coat of resin to make invisible
can use building resin over fabric

Question 7

what is a stress strip

Answer 7

strip of fabric applied across stress line (where free edge meets nail bed) since it is a common breaking point. adding strength
can also be applied to cracks

Question 8

wrap maintenance/rebalance

Answer 8

2 weeks- buff nail and add resin to new growth area
4 weeks- needs additional fabric and resinw

Question 9

what are dip systems

Answer 9

resin and polymer powder based where resin absorbs powder to create hard coating. polymer powders for dip are very different than polymer powders used in liquid and powder services.

Question 10

what is dip powder-

Answer 10

fine polymer powder pigmented with color. can be used with liquid monomer to create nail. usually consist of dehydrator, base resin, dup powder, activator, top resin
polish base resin-dip/pour enhancement allowing resin to absorb powder- dust off excess- apply another layer of base resin(wipe brush off on lint free towel before putting back in bottle.) dip again(2 or 3 total). apply activator (wipe brush on lint free towel again) then another layer of base resin to protect powder from filing/buffing.
after shaping apply final coat of activator and wipe off with lint free towel. then polish and top with top resin (2 layers)

can last 14 days without needing LED UV lamp

Question 11

how long does it take wrap resin accelerator to dissapear

Answer 11

2 mins

Question 12

how to remove fabric wraps

Answer 12

acetone and wooden pusher

Question 13

when do you dust off powder and apply second coat of dip

Answer 13

after all 10 nails are done

Question 14

how long should you hold finger in dip

Answer 14

1-2 seconds

Question 15

when performing a clear dip system extensions, how far should you keep resin base away from cuticle and lateral fold

Answer 15

1/2” from cuticle and 1/4” away from lateral fold

Question 16

what is the difference between silk and fiberglass fabric ?

Answer 16

silk= thin natural tight weave becomes transparent when resin applied

fiberglass- thin synthetic mesh loose weave