Midterm Flashcards
enhancement vs extension
enhancement- product added to natural nail to increase strength and beauty
extension- extend length of natural nail with tip/form
nail cleanser
remove surface debris, moisture and oils on nail plate- which blocks adhesion
typically made from isobutyl alcohol
nail dehydrator
temporarily stop nail from producing moisture and oil
typically butyl acetate
when should dehydrator/cleanser be applied
10 mins prior to adhesion
overlay
layer of nail enhancement product over entire surface to provide strength, structure and support
well
shallow depression in nail tip
point of contact for the nail plate
where adhesive is applied
nail adhesive
thin resin applied to well used to adhere tip to natural nail
position stop
point where free edge of natural nail meets/stops inside the well
helps determine where tip should be placed
types of nail tips
full well tip
partial well tip
well-less tip
full coverage tip
French tip
full well tip
covers entire apex area and usually covers more than half of nail plate
partial well tip
usually altered at the well line to expose more of the natural nail
well is shorter than standard full well tip
well less tip
no well and no position stop
can be attached where ever best fits
full coverage tip
cover entire nail up to cuticle
need to be customized to fit perfectly
mostly temporary , decorated prior, short term events (press ons)
French tip tips
cut like smile line
partial to no well
using tips that are too small
cause pressure, pinch, can pop off, uneveness