Chapter 18: UV and LED Gels Flashcards
UV nail enhancement ingredients are part of a subcategory of a chemical family called acrylates and ……
methacrylates
“Oligo” means ……
a few
Oligomers are typically thick, gel-like, and ……
sticky
The term ….. refers to the type of starting material that is used to create the most common UV gel resins.
“urethane”
UV gel resins react when exposed to the gel’s recommended UV light because of a chemical called a ……
photoinitiator
UV gels are typically not as ….. as monomer polymer enhancement.
hard
When UV gel enhancements cure, they …….
harden to a solid material
A …… resin is used for the one-color method of UV gel enhancement for clients who wish to ear colored polish or UV gel polish over the enhancement.
clear
Which type of gel product is used to increase adhesion to the natural nail plate?
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
UV building gels include any thick viscosity resin that allows the nail enhancement to build …. to the fingernail.
arch and curve
UV gloss gels are also called sealing gels, finishing gels, or …… gels
shine
Which type of UV gel does not produce an inhibition layer?
tack-free gloss gel
The tacky surface left on the nail after a UV gel has cured is known as the …..
inhibition layer
What does nail primer do?
improves adhesion of the gel product
It it recommended that you select a ….. abrasive for smoothing when performing UV gel services
fine
If your client returns to the salon often with her enhancements broken, it is recommended that you try ……
a UV gel with fiberglass
The special bulb that is used to cure UV gel nail enhancements is known as a …… bulb.
UV or LED
The specialized electronic device that powers and controls UV and LED bulbs to cure gel nail enhancements is known as a…….
UV or LED lamp
Which of the following is a measure of how much electricity is consumed by a UV lamp?
Wattage
If UV bulbs are not changed regularly, service breakdown, skin irritation, and ….. will likely occur.
product sensitivity
Which of the following is considered one of several standard UV bulbs?
9-watt
If you do not have the UV gel manufacturer’s recommended cleanser, you should use ….. isopropanol or better.
99%
Gels commonly have …… than monomer polymer nail enhancements.
less odor
Gel polishes contain ……, cure under LED or UV light, and wear longer than traditional nail polish.
less or no solvent
Using the wrong LED light source on gel polish could drastically affect the ……
curing of the polish
Cured gel polish systems will …… if the client hits her hands while the nail lacquer is still drying.
not imprint or smudge
Soft UV gels are removed fairly easily with…….
acetone
When performing a one-color UV gel application on tips, use …… cleanser to remove oils from the fingernail prior to applying the tips.
solvent-based
When performing a one-color UV gel application, it is recommended that the brush be ….. when applying the bonding or priming material.
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.
3/16
Introducing air into the UV gel will reduce the strength of the cured gel and may lead to ……
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.
color
When performing a one-color UV gel application, after the first layer of gel has cured, you should apply a small amount of……
self-leveling UV gel
After filing a cured UV gel enhancement, it is recommended that you use a …….. to remove any dust and filings from the nail.
disinfected nylon brush
During a UV gel application, it is important to. Keep the brush and gel away from sunlight, UV gel lamps, and full-spectrum table lamps to prevent ……..
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 edgewise down the center.
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 sidewalls
Compared to less opaque pigmented gels, more opaque pigment gels typically……
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?
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 …….
cleansing solution
When performing a UV gel maintenance service, after cleaning and dehydrating the fingernail, the next step is to ……
Lightly brush the gel on the nail
When performing a UV gel polish application over a monomer and polymer enhancement, it is recommended that you use …… when applying the first coat of gel polish.
ample pressure
What is the recommended method for removing soft UV gel application?
Soaking nails in soak-off solution, then pushing it off with a wooden pusher.
