CHAPTER 27: NAIL TIPS & WRAPS Flashcards
A _____ is a plastic, pre-molded nail shaped from a tough polymer made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic.
a. nail wrap
b. nail tip
c. nail overlay
d. nail adhesive
b. nail tip
The shallow depression area of a nail tip is the ______ that serves as the point of contact with the nail plate.
a. well
b. contact
c. applicator
d. gelled
a. well
When securing the tip to the natural nail plate, it is recommended that you use the ______ technique.
a. stop, hold, release
b. stop, rock, and hold
c. rock, hold, and free
d. rock, slide, and release
b. stop, rock, and hold
When blending a nail tip at the contact area, the fine-to-medium-grit or buffing block file should be kept _______.
a. at a 45 degree angle against the nail plate
b. at a 80 degree angle against the nail plate
c. at a 15 degree angle against the nail plate
d. flat to the nail as you blend the tip
d. flat to the nail as you blend the tip
The strongest wrap fabric is considered to be __________.
a. silk
b. paper
c. fiberglass
d. linen
d. linen
The product that acts as the dryer that speeds up the hardening process of the wrap resin or adhesive overlay is _____.
a. a heat spike
b. an extender
c. an activator
d. a dehydrator
c. an activator
A substance used to remove surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on the natural nail plate is a __________.
a. nail blender
b. nail activator
c. nail adhesive
d. nail dehydrator
d. nail dehydrator
A piece of fabric cut to completely cover a crack or break in the nail is a ___________.
a. stress strip
b. repair patch
c. rebalance batch
d. refill strip
b. repair patch
To avoid damaged nail wraps when removing existing polish, use a ___________.
a. acetone remover
b. oil accelerator
c. resin softener
d. non-acetone remover
d. non-acetone remover
An implement similar to a nail clipper, designed for use on nail tips, is a ___________.
a. tip nipper
b. tip cutter
c. stress cutter
d. tip buffer
b. tip cutter
Fabric wraps are the most popular type of nail wrap because of their ___________.
a. durability
b. color
c. price
d. glossy shine
a. durability
Gel adhesives are sometimes referred to as _____________.
a. activator
b. overlays
c. resin
d. dehydrators
c. resin
Which wraps are made from a very thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave?
a. fiberglass wraps
b. silk wraps
c. linen wraps
d. paper wraps
a. fiberglass wraps
Which wraps are made from a thin natural material with a tight weave that becomes transparent when wrap resin is applied?
a. linen wraps
b. fiberglass wraps
c. paper wraps
d. silk wraps
d. silk wraps
Which wraps are quite simple to use, but do not have the strength and durability of fabric wraps?
a. linen wraps
b. silk wraps
c. paper wraps
d. fiberglass wraps
c. paper wraps
Which type of wraps are made from a closely woven, heavy material?
a. silk wraps
b. linen wraps
c. fiberglass wraps
d. paper wraps
b. linen wraps
Nail adhesives usually come in either a tube with a pointed applicator tip, a one-drop applicator, or as __________.
a. a tub
b. a vial
c. a spray-on
d. a brush-on
d. a brush-on
Maintenance is the term used for when a nail enhancement needs to be serviced after __________ or more weeks from the initial application of the nail enhancement product.
a. one
b. two
c. four
d. six
b. two
The structural correction of the nail during a nail wrap maintenance service to ensure it’s strength, shape, and durability is known as __________.
a. a fill
b. a backfill
c. a rebalance
d. an activation
c. a rebalance
To remove fabric wraps, you first soak them in acetone and then ______________.
a. gently and carefully slide them off with a wooden pusher
b. gently scrub them off with steel wool
c. carefully cut them off with nippers
d. precisely cut them off with scissors
a. gently and carefully slide them off with a wooden pusher
A layer of any kind of nail enhancement product that is applied over the natural nail and tip application for added strength is known as _______________.
a. an over-application
b. a double wrap
c. a top strengthener
d. an overlay
d. an overlay
The point where the free edge of the natural nail meets the tip and where the tip is adhered to the nail is called the __________.
a. tip point
b. well connection
c. position stop
d. free edge groove
c. position stop
A strip of fabric cut to 1/8 inch in length and applied to strengthen a weak point in the nail is called a __________.
a. repair patch
b. stress strip
c. strengthener strip
d. rebalance
b. stress strip
What method of wrap removal may lead to damage of the nail plate by pulling off layers of the natural nail and can break the seal of the remainder of the enhancement?
a. nipping it off
b. sliding it off
c. soaking it off
d. soaking and sliding it off
a. nipping it off
Nail tips that are __________ require much less filing on the natural nail after application.
a. well-less
b. pre-cut
c. free-form
d. pre-beveled
d. pre-beveled
