Chapter 19: The Creative Touch Flashcards
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 ……
wearing beautiful nail art on your own nails
Nail art should be priced based on the cost of materials, time investment, the nail technician’s level of expertise, the clientele, and …..
the area
The light we see reflected from a surface is called ……
color
Nail polish looks ….. when all colors are reflected.
white
Which of the following is not a primary color?
green
When you mix equal parts of two primary colors, you create …..
a secondary color
The colors directly resulting from mixing equal parts of one primary color and one of its nearest secondary colors are called ……
tertiary colors
Which of the following is a secondary color?
violet, green, orange
Tertiary colors are also known as …..
intermediate colors
When complementary colors are applied side by side, they …… each other, making each other stand out or pop.
enhance
Red-violet and blue-green are examples of ….. colors.
tertiary
Colors located beside each other on the color wheel are known as ……
analogous colors
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.
beige
Which term refers to a swirled effect created when you combine two or more colors while wet, and then mix them on the nail?
marbleizing
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 ……
color fading
The tool used to create the marbleizing effect is called …..
stylus
In a French manicure, the curved line where the pink and the white color meet on the nail is called ….
the smile line
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.
tip or chisel edge
A nail technician should master the…… technique and variations of it to stay competitive in the marketplace.
French manicure
The metal band around the brush that helps to hold the bristles in place is called …..
a ferrule
The area in which the bristles meet the ferrule is called the ….. of the brush.
heel
A liner brush is not specifically recommend for …..
blending
A ….. brush has a square tip with a long bristles.
flat
A spotter brush is also commonly known as a …. brush.
detailer
Which term refers to the amount of force that an artist applies to the brush while stroking?
pressure
Which term refers to how you hold the brush on the nail?
position
Which of the following is not an example of a versatile design stroke?
branch
When applying 3-D art over nail polish, ensure the polish is …. before continuing.
completely dry
The more paint you put on the very tip of the brush, the ….. the beginning of the stroke will be.
wider
Any element that can be applied to the nail as art is considered.
an embellishment
A nail art element that does not have its own adhesive backing, you can adhere it with resin, tip adhesive, or ……
top coat
The ideal airbrush systems for nail art are designed for … paint.
gravity-feed
Which of the following is not part of the handle of an airbrush machine?
compressor
The …. connects the handles of an airbrush machine to the compressor.
air hose
When using an airbrush machine, most nail professionals work at a pressure between …..
25 and 35 psi
When applied correctly, airbrush paint appears …..
dull and powdery
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.
a model
When preparing for a nail competition, it is recommended that you first ……
sketch out your idea
During the ……, the competition director or head judge will review the rules and guidelines to ensure everyone understands them and can comply.
judging
The …… category includes all freehand painting techniques that are not raised.
flat art
Any art that protrudes from the nail falls into the …. nail art category.
design sculpture
The term ….. is a description used for nail art when more than one nail art medium is used to create a design.
“freestyle art”
In ….. competitions, the technician is limited only by his or her own imagination.
fanciful
You will not need which of the following items when creating crystal art on polish using embellishments?
top coat
When creating crystal art on polish using embellishments, it is recommended that you …. first.
apply a base coat
