Chapter 19: The Creative Touch

Question 1

Ways to create client interest in nail art include displaying artful tips in a glass case or frame, inserting photos of creative nail art into a portfolio, and ……

Answer 1

wearing beautiful nail art on your own nails

Question 2

Nail art should be priced based on the cost of materials, time investment, the nail technician’s level of expertise, the clientele, and …..

Answer 2

the area

Question 3

The light we see reflected from a surface is called ……

Answer 3

color

Question 4

Nail polish looks ….. when all colors are reflected.

Answer 4

white

Question 5

Which of the following is not a primary color?

Answer 5

green

Question 6

When you mix equal parts of two primary colors, you create …..

Answer 6

a secondary color

Question 7

The colors directly resulting from mixing equal parts of one primary color and one of its nearest secondary colors are called ……

Answer 7

tertiary colors

Question 8

Which of the following is a secondary color?

Answer 8

violet, green, orange

Question 9

Tertiary colors are also known as …..

Answer 9

intermediate colors

Question 10

When complementary colors are applied side by side, they …… each other, making each other stand out or pop.

Answer 10

enhance

Question 11

Red-violet and blue-green are examples of ….. colors.

Answer 11

tertiary

Question 11

Colors located beside each other on the color wheel are known as ……

Answer 11

analogous colors

Question 12

For a traditional French manicure look, the nail bed (up to the free edge) is one color, such as pink, peach, or ……, and the free edge of the nail plate is another color such as white.

Answer 12

beige

Question 13

Which term refers to a swirled effect created when you combine two or more colors while wet, and then mix them on the nail?

Answer 13

marbleizing

Question 14

When the top of a client’s nail is light pink, the bottom is dark pink, and the middle is a combination of the two colors, this is known as ……

Answer 14

color fading

Question 15

The tool used to create the marbleizing effect is called …..

Answer 15

stylus

Question 16

In a French manicure, the curved line where the pink and the white color meet on the nail is called ….

Answer 16

the smile line

Question 17

The very end of the bristles on a brush, farthest away from the handle, is referred to as the …. depending on the style of the brush.

Answer 17

tip or chisel edge

Question 18

A nail technician should master the…… technique and variations of it to stay competitive in the marketplace.

Answer 18

French manicure

Question 19

The metal band around the brush that helps to hold the bristles in place is called …..

Answer 19

a ferrule

Question 20

The area in which the bristles meet the ferrule is called the ….. of the brush.

Answer 20

heel

Question 21

A liner brush is not specifically recommend for …..

Answer 21

blending

Question 22

A ….. brush has a square tip with a long bristles.

Answer 22

flat

Question 23

A spotter brush is also commonly known as a …. brush.

Answer 23

detailer

Question 24

Which term refers to the amount of force that an artist applies to the brush while stroking?

Answer 24

pressure

Question 25

Which term refers to how you hold the brush on the nail?

Answer 25

position

Question 26

Which of the following is not an example of a versatile design stroke?

Answer 26

branch

Question 27

When applying 3-D art over nail polish, ensure the polish is …. before continuing.

Answer 27

completely dry

Question 28

The more paint you put on the very tip of the brush, the ….. the beginning of the stroke will be.

Answer 28

wider

Question 29

Any element that can be applied to the nail as art is considered.

Answer 29

an embellishment

Question 30

A nail art element that does not have its own adhesive backing, you can adhere it with resin, tip adhesive, or ……

Answer 30

top coat

Question 31

The ideal airbrush systems for nail art are designed for … paint.

Answer 31

gravity-feed

Question 32

Which of the following is not part of the handle of an airbrush machine?

Answer 32

compressor

Question 33

The …. connects the handles of an airbrush machine to the compressor.

Answer 33

air hose

Question 34

When using an airbrush machine, most nail professionals work at a pressure between …..

Answer 34

25 and 35 psi

Question 35

When applied correctly, airbrush paint appears …..

Answer 35

dull and powdery

Question 36

To create designs or specific shapes when airbrushing, you can use ……., a thin plastic with a sticky back that is cut by a machine into various shapes.

Answer 36

a model

Question 37

When preparing for a nail competition, it is recommended that you first ……

Answer 37

sketch out your idea

Question 38

During the ……, the competition director or head judge will review the rules and guidelines to ensure everyone understands them and can comply.

Answer 38

judging

Question 39

The …… category includes all freehand painting techniques that are not raised.

Answer 39

flat art

Question 40

Any art that protrudes from the nail falls into the …. nail art category.

Answer 40

design sculpture

Question 41

The term ….. is a description used for nail art when more than one nail art medium is used to create a design.

Answer 41

“freestyle art”

Question 42

In ….. competitions, the technician is limited only by his or her own imagination.

Answer 42

fanciful

Question 43

You will not need which of the following items when creating crystal art on polish using embellishments?

Answer 43

top coat

Question 44

When creating crystal art on polish using embellishments, it is recommended that you …. first.

Answer 44

apply a base coat