Chapter 18: UV And LED Gels Flashcards
The term _________ refers to the type of starting material that’s used to create the most common UV gel resins
A.) acrylic
B.) methacrylate
C.) urethane
D.) resin
C.) Urethane
UV gel resins react when exposed to the gels recommended UV light because of a chemical called a _________
A.) photocatalyst
B.) photoinitiator
C.) photopolymizer
D.) photo-oligomer
B.) photoinitiator
Which type of UV gel is used to enhance the thickness of other gels while providing a smoother surface than some other UV bonding gels?
A.) self-leveling UV gel
B.) pigmented UV gel
C.) UV gel polish
D.) UV bonding gel
A.) self-leveling UV gel
It is recommended that you select a _______ abrasive for smoothing when performing UV gel services
A.) coarse
B.) extra coarse
C.) medium
D.) fine
D.) fine
If your client returns to the salon with her enhancements broken it’s recommended that you try _______
A.) a UV gel with fiberglass
B.) a self-leveling UV gel
C.) a thicker UV gel
D.) a thinner UV gel
A.) a UV gel with fiberglass
Which of the following is considered one of several standard UV bulbs?
A.) 60-watt
B.) 3-watt
C.) 9-watt
D.) 12-watt
C.) 9-watt
If you do not have the UV gels manufacturers recommended cleanser you should use _______ isopropanol or better
A.) 80%
B.) 99%
C.) 75%
D.) 89%
B.) 99%
Gels commonly have ______ than monomer polymer enhancements
A.) fewer colors
B.) more odors
C.) less odors
D.) less colors
C.) less odors
Gel polishes contain ______, cure under LED or UV light, and wear longer than traditional nail polish
A.) less or no solvent
B.) less viscosity
C.) more solvent
D.) more viscosity
A.) less or no solvent
Using the wrong LED light source on gel polish could drastically affect the _______
A.) curing of the polish
B.) softening of the polish
C.) spreading of the polish
D.) durability of the polish
A.) curing of the polish
When performing a one-color UV gel application on tips, use a _______ cleanser to remove oils from the fingernail prior to applying the tips.
A.) solvent based
B.) solute
C.) acetone
D.) prime rib-based
A.) solvent based
When performing a one-color UV gel application it’s recommended that the brush be _______ when applying the bonding or priming material
A.) dry
B.) wet
C.) very wet
D.) slightly damp
D.) slightly damp
When applying UV gel, gently brush UV or LED gel onto the finger nail surface, including the free edge, leaving a _______ inch gap around the cuticle and sidewall area of the finger nail.
A.) 1/16
B.) 3/16
C.) 1/8
D.) 1/4
B.) 3/16
Introducing air into the UV gel will reduce the strength of the cured gel and may lead to ______
A.) lifting and splitting
B.) splitting and cracking
C.) bubbles and cracking
D.) lifting and falling off
C.) bubbles and cracking
The nail plate will soften up upon exposure to acetone sand the scraping action could cause damage and alter the _________ of the finger nail.
A.) length
B.) strength
C.) shape
D.) color
D.) color
When performing a one-color UV gel application, after the first layer of the gel has cured, its recommended that you apply a small amount of _______
A.) self-leveling UV gel
B.) UV building gel
C.) UV bonding gel
D.) UV gloss gel
A.) self-leveling UV gel
After filing a cured UV gel enhancement, its recommended that you use a _____ to remove any dust and filings from the nail
A.) disinfected sable brush
B.) disinfected nylon brush
C.) damp paper towel
D.) damp linen towel
B.) disinfected nylon brush
If the curve tip doesn’t match the curve of the nail and the tipis spread ________, then the tips could crack lengthwise down the center.
A.) too wide
B.) a little wide
C.) too thin
D.) fully flat
C.) too thin
Compared to less opaque pigmented gels, more opaque pigmented gels typically have _______
A.) have the same viscosity
B.) have little viscosity
C.) are thicker in viscosity
D.) are thinner in viscosity
D.) 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 the UV gel?
A.) clean the fingernail
B.) check the fingernail contours
C.) apply nail oil
D.) apply gloss UV gel
C.) apply nail oil
When performing UV gel application over forms, you will need UV gel, primer, brush, lamp, lint-free cleansing wipes, and ________.
A.) nippers
B.) metal files
C.) cleansing solution
D.) inhibitor
C.) cleansing solution
When performing a UV gel maintenance service, after cleaning and dehydrating the fingernail, the next step is to ________.
A.) lightly buff the natural nail regrowth
B.) remove the dust from the nail surface
C.) lightly brush the gel on the nail
D.) cure the first UV gel
A.) lightly buff the natural nail regrowth
When performing a UV gel polish over a monomer and polymer enhancement, its recommended that you use _______ when applying the first coat of gel polish
A.) very little pressure
B.) ample pressure
C.) a dotting technique
D.) a circular technique
B.) ample pressure
