GEL NAIL ENHANCEMENTS Flashcards
Which is TRUE about gels?
GELS ARE THICKER WHEN COLD AND RUNNIER WHEN WARM
What would you recommend to a client who has fragile nails and likes the look of traditional manicures?
GEL MANICURE
______________ gels are sometimes referred to as acrygel.
POLYMER
What should a nail tech do if the client does NOT want her gel enhancement anymore?
REMOVE IT
Which of the following should a nail technician use before applying primer or removing surface moisture?
NAIL CLEANSER
When applying beads of gel, start at the ________
CUTICLE
Curing lamp LED bulbs have wavelengths of _______________.
365-405 NM
Which of the following should a nail technician use to overlay the natural nail or to create an extension?
BUILDING GEL
How would you AVOID a heat spike and discomfort for your client when curing?
APPLY A THIN LAYER OF GEL
_____________ occurs as each bond of the polymer is created: The more bonds that are formed when the gel cures, the more heat that is generated.
AN EXOTHERMIC REACTION
Nail technicians need a thorough understanding of light-cured gels because of all of the following EXCEPT what?
USING A LIGHT-CURED GEL MEANS YOU DONT NEED TO KNOW TOO MUCH OF THE. CHEMISTRY OF GEL PRODUCTS
When a client complains about polish lifting, what should a nail tech recommend?
GEL MANICURE
_____________ is the linking of the oligomers together into a solid chemical-resistant material.
POLYMERIZATION
Elliott is gathering the supplies that he will need for a gel application. Which product should he be sure to get in order to improve the adhesion of gels?
GEL PRIMER
Where should gel products be stored when NOT in use?
IN A CABINET
