Chapter 17: Monomer Liquid and Polymer Powder Nail Enhancements

Question 1

All nail enhancement products are based almost entirely on ingredients that come from the …… family.

Answer 1

acrylic

Question 2

The “poly” in polymer means……

Answer 2

many

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of the three versions of monomer liquid used in the nail industry?

Answer 3

Ethyl acrylic

Question 4

Polymer powder is made using a special chemical reaction called ……

Answer 4

polymerization

Question 5

Ethyl methacrylate monomer liquid is commonly referred to as ……

Answer 5

EMA

Question 6

Methyl methacrylate (MMA) is not recommended for use on nails and is …… in some states.

Answer 6

not legal

Question 7

MMA nail products do not adhere well to the nail plate requiring the nail technician to …… the surface of the nail

Answer 7

shred or etch

Question 8

MMA creates the hardest and …… nail enhancement.

Answer 8

most rigid

Question 9

MMA …… in product removers.

Answer 9

does not dissolve well

Question 10

MMA is a widely used monomer with a long history of safe use in medical and …… products

Answer 10

dental

Question 11

When monomer liquid is picked up by a brush and mixed with polymer powder, it creates what is known as a …..

Answer 11

bead

Question 12

A catalyst is an additive designed to ….. chemical reaction

Answer 12

speed up

Question 13

The initiators found in polymer powder, when activated by a catalyst, will spring into action and cause monomer molecules to permanently link together into …….

Answer 13

long polymer chains

Question 14

Compared to acne treatment, nail powders contain …..

Answer 14

less benzoyl peroxide

Question 15

It is recommended that you mix 1 1/2 parts monomer liquid with 1 part polymer powder to create a …… bead

Answer 15

medium

Question 16

The amount of monomer liquid and polymer powder used to create a bead is called the …..

Answer 16

mix ratio

Question 17

in general, ……. beads are the ideal mix ratio for working with monomer liquids and polymer powders.

Answer 17

medium

Question 18

Nail ……. remove surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on the natural nail plate.

Answer 18

dehydrators

Question 19

Nail dehydrator should be applied liberally to the …….. only

Answer 19

nail plate

Question 20

Nail …… is used on the natural nail prior to product application to assist in adhesion

Answer 20

primer

Question 21

When applying an acid-based nail primer, it is recommended that you use ……

Answer 21

a light dotting action

Question 22

A medium-grit abrasive is not recommended for …..

Answer 22

finish filing of the nail

Question 23

Nail forms generally are not made of …..

Answer 23

fiberglass

Question 24

Which type of nail form can be disinfected?

Answer 24

plastic

Question 25

The special container used to hold the monomer liquid and polymer powder as you work is called a ......

Answer 25

dappen dish

Question 26

The best nail brush to use with monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement products is composed of natural Kolinsky,........., or a blend of both.

Answer 26

sable

Question 27

Unused monomer that has been removed from the original container should be ......

Answer 27

poured into an absorbent paper towel and placed in a plastic bag

Question 28

When a nail tech files a damaged section of a monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement and refills it with the appropriate products, it is called a ......

Answer 28

crack repair

Question 28

A dry mix ratio creates a bead that looks ..... on the brush

Answer 28

frost

Question 29

Odorless products harden more slowly and create a tacky layer called the ......

Answer 29

inhibition layer

Question 29

The Apex of the nail is also known as the .....

Answer 29

arch

Question 29

The Apex is usually what shape?

Answer 29

oval

Question 29

The area where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge is known as the .....

Answer 29

stress area

Question 30

The length of the nail extensions and enhancements should be the same on .......

Answer 30

the index, middles, and ring finger

Question 31

The C-curve of the nail enhancement depends on the C-curve of the natural nail, which is on average ..... %

Answer 31

35

Question 32

Some manufacturers make a ....... that brushes on to cure the tacky inhibition layer that must be applied immediately after creating the odorless product enhancement.

Answer 32

resin

Question 33

Nail artistry with colored polymer powder is limited to only by ......

Answer 33

your imagination

Question 34

When performing a one-color monomer and polymer nail enhancement application, it is recommended that you apply ....... after using a pusher to push back the Eponychium and filing to remove the shine.

Answer 34

nail dehydrator

Question 35

When acid-free primer dries on the nail, it will be .....

Answer 35

sticky and shiny

Question 36

When performing a one-color monomer and polymer enhancement application, it is recommended that the first bead of monomer and polymer applied to the nail be .....

Answer 36

medium-to-dry

Question 37

After applying the first bead of the product during a monomer and polymer enhancement application, you should use the ...... of your brush to press and smooth the product.

Answer 37

middle portion

Question 38

To perform a two-color monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancement with forms, you will need a nail dehydrator, nail forms, enhancement product, primer, abrasives brushes, and .......

Answer 38

dappen dishes

Question 39

Acid based nail primer will dry to a ......

Answer 39

chalky white

Question 40

When performing a two-color monomer and polymer enhancement application, the application must be ....... at the cuticle line.

Answer 40

thin

Question 41

After the application of the two-color monomer and polymer enhancement, it is recommended that you file the underside of the nail extensions and then glide the abrasive over the nail with ......

Answer 41

long, sweeping stokes

Question 42

When performing a one-color monomer and polymer enhancement maintenance service, what should you do if there is an excessive, loose nail-enhancement product and lifting?

Answer 42

soak off the enhancement and start fresh with a new application

Question 43

When performing a two-color monomer and polymer nail enhancement, use the tip of the brush to push ....... into place and wipe the edge until a crisp, rounded line is achieved.

Answer 43

the smile line

Question 44

Which of the following do you need to perform a crack repair on a monomer and polymer enhancement but not to perform a standard monomer and polymer maintenance service?

Answer 44

nail forms

Question 45

When performing a monomer and polymer crack repair, you must apply ..... after applying nail dehydrator.

Answer 45

nail primer to any exposed natural nail in the crack

Question 46

When removing monomer and polymer enhancements, the client's nails should soak in the acetone for ....... or as long as needed to remove the enhancement product.

Answer 46

20-30 minutes