CHAPTER 27: NAIL TIPS & WRAPS

Question 1

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

Answer 1

b. nail tip

Question 2

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

Answer 2

a. well

Question 3

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

Answer 3

b. stop, rock, and hold

Question 4

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

Answer 4

d. flat to the nail as you blend the tip

Question 5

The strongest wrap fabric is considered to be __________.

a. silk
b. paper
c. fiberglass
d. linen

Answer 5

d. linen

Question 6

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

Answer 6

c. an activator

Question 7

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

Answer 7

d. nail dehydrator

Question 8

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

Answer 8

b. repair patch

Question 9

To avoid damaged nail wraps when removing existing polish, use a ___________.

a. acetone remover
b. oil accelerator
c. resin softener
d. non-acetone remover

Answer 9

d. non-acetone remover

Question 10

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

Answer 10

b. tip cutter

Question 11

Fabric wraps are the most popular type of nail wrap because of their ___________.

a. durability
b. color
c. price
d. glossy shine

Answer 11

a. durability

Question 12

Gel adhesives are sometimes referred to as _____________.

a. activator
b. overlays
c. resin
d. dehydrators

Answer 12

c. resin

Question 13

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

Answer 13

a. fiberglass wraps

Question 14

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

Answer 14

d. silk wraps

Question 15

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

Answer 15

c. paper wraps

Question 16

Which type of wraps are made from a closely woven, heavy material?

a. silk wraps
b. linen wraps
c. fiberglass wraps
d. paper wraps

Answer 16

b. linen wraps

Question 17

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

Answer 17

d. a brush-on

Question 18

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

Answer 18

b. two

Question 19

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

Answer 19

c. a rebalance

Question 20

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

Answer 20

a. gently and carefully slide them off with a wooden pusher

Question 21

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

Answer 21

d. an overlay

Question 22

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

Answer 22

c. position stop

Question 23

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

Answer 23

b. stress strip

Question 24

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

Answer 24

a. nipping it off

Question 25

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

Answer 25

d. pre-beveled