Chapter 27 Flashcards
Cyanoacrylate
A specialized acrylic monomer that has excellent adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerizes in seconds.
Fabric wrap
Nail wrap made of silk, linen or fiberglass
Fiberglass wraps
Made from a very thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave.
Linen wraps
Made from a closely woven , heavy material
Maintenance
Term used for when a nail enhancement needs to be serviced after two or more weeks from the initial application of the nail enhancement product.
Nail dehydrator
A substance used to remove surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left Soaks on natural nail plate
Nail tip adhesive
The bonding agent used to secure the nail tip to the natural nail
Nail tips
Plastic, pre-molded nails shaped from a tough polymer made from ABS plastic.
Nail wrap
A method of securing a layer of fabric or paper on and around the nail to ensure its strength and durability.
Nail wrap resin
Used to coat and secure fabric wraps to the natural nail and nail tip
Overlay
A layer of any kind of nail enhancement product that is applied over the natural nail or and tip application for added strength.
Paper wraps
Temporary nail wraps made of very thin paper
Position stop
The point where the free edge of the natural tip meets the tip
Repair patch
Piece of fabric cut to completely cover a crack or break in the nail
Silk wraps
Made from a thin, natural material with a tight weave that becomes transparent when wrap resin is applied.
Stress strip
Strip of fabric cut to 1/8-inch in length and applied to the weak point of the nail during the four-week fabric wrap maintenance to repair or strengthen a weak point in a nail enhancement.
Tip cutter
Implements Used to cut nail tips
Wrap resin accelerator
Aka activator.
Acts as the dryer that speeds up the hardening process of the wrap resin or adhesive overlay.
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
A common thermoplastic used to make light, rigid, molded nail tips.
