Chapter 28- Monomer Liquid and Polymer Powder Nail Enhancements Flashcards
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monomer liquid and polymer power nail enhancements
also known as sculptured nails, are created by combining a chemical known as monomer liquid mixed with polymer powder to form a nail enhancements
monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements
enhancement systems belong to a branch of the acrylic family called
methacrylates
mono means a one and me stances for units so a _________ is one unit called a molecule
monomer
poly means many, so _______ means a substance formed by combining many small molecules into very long chain like structures
polymer
nail enhancements can be applied in 4 basics ways
on natural nail
over a tip
on a form
to create small works of art
best brush for application
natural hair pointed round or oval brush
is a widely used monomer with long history of sage has in medical and dental products
MMA
polymer powder is made using ___________, also known as curing or hardening a chemical reaction that creates polymers
polymerization
polymer powders are usually blending with _______ and _______ to creat a wide range of shades
pigments
colorants
found in polymer powder, when activated by a catalyst, will spring into action and cause monomer molecules to permanently link together into long polymer chains
initiators
amount of monomer liquid to polymer powder used to create a bead
mix ratio
if too much powder is picked up your bread will
not cure correctly
nail dehydrators
remove surface moisture and excess oils
used on natural nail after nail tips or before acrylic placement
nail primer
hand sanitizers do ____ take the place of hand washing
not
used to thin enhancement to prep it for a full in
course grit file
used for initial shaping of the perimeter of the nail, refining overall surface shape of nail enhancement or for smoothing the surface before buffing
medium grit file
used for finish filing, refining, buffing. also used to shape free edge of natural nail
fine grit file
used to create a high shine
shiner
placed under the free edge of the natural nail and used as a guide to extend the nail enhancements beyond the fingertips for additional length
nail forms
performed nail extension made from ABS or tenors acetate plastic and are available in different colors, shapes, styles
nail tips
monomer and polymer are poured into a special containers
dapper dish
designed to be worn over the nose and mouth to prevent inhalation of excessive amounts of dust. provide no protection to vapors
dust masks
store monomer and polymer in a _________. store all polymers and liquids separate from each other in a _____,______ sera
covered container
cool dark
proper maintenance must be performed every ___ to ____ week’s, depending on how fast the clients nails grow
2
3
known as the arch of the nail
apex
the curved line where the pink and white meet each other on a french manicure
smile line
runs straight down from the cuticle down the side or wall of the nail to the end of the extension
sidewall
average % for a C-curve in a salon
35%
odorless products must be used with a _______
dry mix ratio
odorless products harden more ____ and create a tacky lager call the inhibition layer
slowly
any art that protrudes from the nail
3-D nail art
designs inside nail enhancements.
nail art is sandwiched in between two layers of product while the nail enhancement is being formed
inlaid designs
use middle portion or ______ of your brush to press and smooth product
belly
press and smooth the product to the ______ making sure thag the product is very thin around the edges
side walls
when enhancement beings to harden, loosen nail form and slide off and gently press in the sides to _______ the nail as it dries
narrow
how to know enhancement is completely dry
it will make a clicking sound
soak enhancements in acetone. once or twice using the procedure. use a _______ or a _______ pusher to gently push off softened enhancements
wooden
metal
