Chapter 18 UV and LED gels

Question 1

UV nail enhancements ingredients are part of a subcategory of a chemical family called acrylates and

Methacrylates
Cyanoacrylate
Acrylics
WRap resins

Answer 1

.
Methacrylates

Question 2

Oligo means

Many, only one, a few, units

Answer 2

A few

Question 3

Oligomers are typically thick, gel like, and

Creamy
Dry
Moist
Sticky

Answer 3

Sticky

Question 4

The term refers to the type of starting material that is used to create the most common UV gel resins

Acrylic
Methacrylate
Urethane
Resin

Answer 4

Urethane

Question 5

UV gel resins react when exposed to the gels recommended UV light because of a chemical called

Photo catalyst
Photo initiator
Photo polymerizer
Photo oligomer

Answer 5

Photo initiator

Question 6

UV gel’s are typically not as_as monomer or polymer enhancements

Soft
Hard
ResilieNt
Easy to apply

Answer 6

Hard

Question 7

When UV gel enhancements cure, they

Harden into a solid material
Become cooler
Soften and remove easily
Become more viscous

Answer 7

Harden into a solid material

Question 8

A____ resin is used for the one color method of UV gel enhancement for a client who wish to wear colored polish or UV gel polish over the enhancement

White
Red
Pink
Clear

Answer 8

Clear

Question 9

Which type of gel product is used to increase adhesion to the natural nail plate

UV building gel, pigmented UV gel, UV bonding gel, self-leveling, UV gel

Answer 9

UV bonding gel

Question 10

Which type of uv gel is used to enhance the thickness of other gels while providing a smoother surface than some other UV building gels

Self leveling, UV gel,
pigmented, UV gel /UV gel polish/UV bonding gel

Answer 10

Self-leveling Uv gel

Question 11

UV building gels include any thick viscosity resin that allows the nail tech to build_to the fingernail

Bridge and curve
Curve and mound
Arch and slope
Arch and curve

Answer 11

Arch and curve

Question 12

UV gloss gels are also called sealing gels , finishing shells, or_gels

Buffing
Patina, shine, luster

Answer 12

Shine

Question 13

Which type of UV gel does not produce an inhibition layer

Traditional gloss gel,
tack-free, gloss gel,
bonding gel, self leveling gel

Answer 13

Tax free gloss gel

Question 14

The tacky surface left on the nail after UV gel has cured is known as the

Bonding seal
Sealing bond
Tack finish
Inhibition layer

Answer 14

inhibition layer

Question 15

What does nail primer do

Properly cures the gel products
Improves adhesion of the gel product
Spreads to Joe product
Secures the gel product

Answer 15

Improves adhesion of the gel product

Question 16

It’s recommended that you select a_abrasive for smoothing when performing UV gel services

Course
Medium
Extra course
Fine

Answer 16

Fine

Question 17

If your client returns to the salon often with her enhancements broken it’s recommended you try

A UV gel with fiberglass
A thicker, UV gel
A self leveling UV gel
A thinner, UV gel

Answer 17

UV gel with fiberglass

Question 18

The special bulb that is used to cure UV gel nail enhancements is known as

Halogen
Soft white
UV or LED
Fluorescent

Answer 18

UV or LED bulb

Question 19

The specialized electronic device that powers and controls UV and LED bulbs to cure gel nail enhancements is known as

UV bulb
UV or LED lamp
Curing, light unit, electric light control

Answer 19

UV or LED lamp

Question 20

Which of the following is a measurement of how much electricity is consumed by a UV lamp

Wattage, voltage, opacity, viscosity, Ma

Answer 20

Wattage

Question 21

If UV bulbs are not changed regularly service breakdown skin irritation and_are likely to occur

High electric bills
irritating glare
Light dimming
Product sensitivity

Answer 21

Product sensitivity

Question 22

Which of the following is considered one of several standard UV bulbs

60 W, 3 W, 9 W ,12 W

Answer 22

9 Watt

Question 23

If you do not have the UV gel manufactures recommended cleanser you should use_iso propanol or better

80%
99%
75%, 89%

Answer 23

99%

Question 24

Gels commonly have_then monomer or polymer nail enhancements

Fewer colors, more odors, less odors, less colors

Answer 24

Less odors

Question 25

Gel polishes contain_cure under LED or UV light, and where longer than traditional nail polish Less or no solvent, less viscosity, more solvent, more viscosity

Answer 25

Less or no solvent

Question 26

Using the wrong LED light source on gel polish could drastically affect the Curing of the polish Softening of the polish Spreading of the polish Durability of the polish

Answer 26

Curing of the nail polish

Question 27

Cured gel polish systems will_if the client hits her hands while the nail Lecure is still drying Spread evenly Resist further drying Not imprint or smudge Not dry properly

Answer 27

Not imprint or smudge

Question 28

Soft UV gel’s are removed fairly easily within Polish remover Acetone Primer Inhibitor

Answer 28

Acetone

Question 29

When performing a one color UV gel application on Tips use a_cleanser to remove oils from the fingernail prior to applying the tips Solvent based Solute Acetone Primer based

Answer 29

Solvent based

Question 30

When performing a one color UV gel application it is recommended the brush be— When applying the bonding or priming material Dry Wet Very wet Slightly damp

Answer 30

Slightly damp

Question 31

When applying UV gel gently brush UV or LED gel onto the fingernail surface including the free edge leaving a_inch gap around the cuticle and sidewall area of the fingernail 1/16 3/16 1/8 1/4

Answer 31

3/16

Question 32

Introducing air into the UV gel will reduce the strength of the cured gel and may lead to Lifting and splitting Splitting and cracking Bubbles and cracking Lifting and falling off

Answer 32

Bubbles and cracking

Question 33

The nail plate will soften upon exposure to acetone and the scraping action could cause damage and alter the_of the fingernail Length Strength Shape Color

Answer 33

color

Question 34

When performing a one color UV gel application after the first layer of gel has cured it’s recommended you apply a small amount of Self-leveling, UV gel UV building Joe UV bonding gel UV gloss gel

Answer 34

Self leveling gel

Question 35

After filing a cured UV gel enhancement it’s recommended you use a ___ to remove any dust and filings from the nail Disinfected, Sable brush Disinfected, nylon brush Damp, paper towel Damp linen towel

Answer 35

Disinfected nylon brush

Question 36

During a UV gel application it’s important to keep the brush and gel away from sunlight UV gel lamps and full spectrum table lamps to prevent Over exposure of the fingers Overexposure to heat Over exposure to UV light Premature hardening

Answer 36

Premature hardening

Question 37

If the curve of the tip does not match the curve of the nail and the tip is spread_then the tips could crack lengthwise down the center Two wide Two thin Two flat To a little wide

Answer 37

Too flat

Question 38

To create the smile line when performing a two color UV gel application you apply a coat of the white gel over the Tip and along the side walls Along the free edge Lunula and along the side walls Down the center of the nail

Answer 38

Tip and along the side walls

Question 39

Compared to less opaque pigmented gels, More opaque pigmented gels typically Have the same viscosity Have a little viscosity Are thicker in viscosity Are thinner in viscosity

Answer 39

Are thinner in viscosity

Question 40

When performing a two color UV gel application what is the next recommended step after removing the inhibition layer from the second layer of uv gel Clean the fingernail Check the fingernail contours Apply nail oil Apply gloss UV gel

Answer 40

And check the fingernail contours

Question 41

When performing a UV gel application over forms you will need UV gel primer brush lamp lint free cleansing wipes and Nippers Metal files Cleansing solution Inhibitor

Answer 41

Cleansing solution

Question 42

When performing a UV gel maintenance service after cleaning and dehydrating the fingernail the next step is to Lightly buff the natural nail regrowth Remove the dust from the nail surface Lightly brush the gel on the nail Cure the first UV gel

Answer 42

Lightly brush the gel on the nail

Question 43

When performing a UV gel polish application over a monomer and polymer enhancement it’s recommended you use_when applying the first coat of gel polish Very little pressure Ample pressure A dotting technique A circular technique

Answer 43

Ample pressure

Question 44

What is recommended method for removing a soft UV gel application Soaking nails in soak off solution, then pushing it off with a wooden pusher Lightly but the fingernail with a fine grit buffer Clean the nail enhancement with a nail brush Soak nail in warm water, then pry off with nippers

Answer 44

Soaking nails in soak off solution then pushing it off with a wooden pusher