Chapter 18 UV and LED gels Flashcards
UV nail enhancements ingredients are part of a subcategory of a chemical family called acrylates and
Methacrylates
Cyanoacrylate
Acrylics
WRap resins
.
Methacrylates
Oligo means
Many, only one, a few, units
A few
Oligomers are typically thick, gel like, and
Creamy
Dry
Moist
Sticky
Sticky
The term refers to the type of starting material that is used to create the most common UV gel resins
Acrylic
Methacrylate
Urethane
Resin
Urethane
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
Photo initiator
UV gel’s are typically not as_as monomer or polymer enhancements
Soft
Hard
ResilieNt
Easy to apply
Hard
When UV gel enhancements cure, they
Harden into a solid material
Become cooler
Soften and remove easily
Become more viscous
Harden into a solid material
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
Clear
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
UV bonding gel
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
Self-leveling Uv gel
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
Arch and curve
UV gloss gels are also called sealing gels , finishing shells, or_gels
Buffing
Patina, shine, luster
Shine
Which type of UV gel does not produce an inhibition layer
Traditional gloss gel,
tack-free, gloss gel,
bonding gel, self leveling gel
Tax free gloss gel
The tacky surface left on the nail after UV gel has cured is known as the
Bonding seal
Sealing bond
Tack finish
Inhibition layer
inhibition layer
What does nail primer do
Properly cures the gel products
Improves adhesion of the gel product
Spreads to Joe product
Secures the gel product
Improves adhesion of the gel product
It’s recommended that you select a_abrasive for smoothing when performing UV gel services
Course
Medium
Extra course
Fine
Fine
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
UV gel with fiberglass
The special bulb that is used to cure UV gel nail enhancements is known as
Halogen
Soft white
UV or LED
Fluorescent
UV or LED bulb
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
UV or LED lamp
Which of the following is a measurement of how much electricity is consumed by a UV lamp
Wattage, voltage, opacity, viscosity, Ma
Wattage
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
Product sensitivity
Which of the following is considered one of several standard UV bulbs
60 W, 3 W, 9 W ,12 W
9 Watt
If you do not have the UV gel manufactures recommended cleanser you should use_iso propanol or better
80%
99%
75%, 89%
99%
Gels commonly have_then monomer or polymer nail enhancements
Fewer colors, more odors, less odors, less colors
Less odors
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
Less or no solvent
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
Curing of the nail polish
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
Not imprint or smudge
Soft UV gel’s are removed fairly easily within
Polish remover
Acetone
Primer
Inhibitor
Acetone
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
Solvent based
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
Slightly damp
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
3/16
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
Bubbles and cracking
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
color
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
Self leveling gel
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
Disinfected nylon brush
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
Premature hardening
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
Too flat
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
Tip and along the side walls
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
Are thinner in viscosity
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
And check the fingernail contours
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
Cleansing solution
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
Lightly brush the gel on the nail
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
Ample pressure
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
Soaking nails in soak off solution then pushing it off with a wooden pusher
