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Chapter 18 UV and LED gels Flashcards

1
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UV nail enhancements ingredients are part of a subcategory of a chemical family called acrylates and

Methacrylates
Cyanoacrylate
Acrylics
WRap resins

A

.
Methacrylates

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2
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Oligo means

Many, only one, a few, units

A

A few

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3
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Oligomers are typically thick, gel like, and

Creamy
Dry
Moist
Sticky

A

Sticky

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4
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The term refers to the type of starting material that is used to create the most common UV gel resins

Acrylic
Methacrylate
Urethane
Resin

A

Urethane

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5
Q

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

A

Photo initiator

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6
Q

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

Soft
Hard
ResilieNt
Easy to apply

A

Hard

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7
Q

When UV gel enhancements cure, they

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

A

Harden into a solid material

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8
Q

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

A

Clear

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9
Q

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

A

UV bonding gel

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10
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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

A

Self-leveling Uv gel

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11
Q

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

A

Arch and curve

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12
Q

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

Buffing
Patina, shine, luster

A

Shine

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13
Q

Which type of UV gel does not produce an inhibition layer

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

A

Tax free gloss gel

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14
Q

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

Bonding seal
Sealing bond
Tack finish
Inhibition layer

A

inhibition layer

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15
Q

What does nail primer do

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

A

Improves adhesion of the gel product

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16
Q

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

Course
Medium
Extra course
Fine

A

Fine

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17
Q

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

A

UV gel with fiberglass

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18
Q

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

Halogen
Soft white
UV or LED
Fluorescent

A

UV or LED bulb

19
Q

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

A

UV or LED lamp

20
Q

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

Wattage, voltage, opacity, viscosity, Ma

A

Wattage

21
Q

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

A

Product sensitivity

22
Q

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

60 W, 3 W, 9 W ,12 W

A

9 Watt

23
Q

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

80%
99%
75%, 89%

A

99%

24
Q

Gels commonly have_then monomer or polymer nail enhancements

Fewer colors, more odors, less odors, less colors

A

Less odors

25
Q

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

A

Less or no solvent

26
Q

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

A

Curing of the nail polish

27
Q

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

A

Not imprint or smudge

28
Q

Soft UV gel’s are removed fairly easily within

Polish remover
Acetone
Primer
Inhibitor

A

Acetone

29
Q

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

A

Solvent based

30
Q

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

A

Slightly damp

31
Q

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

A

3/16

32
Q

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

A

Bubbles and cracking

33
Q

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

A

color

34
Q

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

A

Self leveling gel

35
Q

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

A

Disinfected nylon brush

36
Q

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

A

Premature hardening

37
Q

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

A

Too flat

38
Q

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

A

Tip and along the side walls

39
Q

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

A

Are thinner in viscosity

40
Q

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

A

And check the fingernail contours

41
Q

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

A

Cleansing solution

42
Q

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

A

Lightly brush the gel on the nail

43
Q

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

A

Ample pressure

44
Q

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

A

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

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