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Midterm Flashcards

1
Q

enhancement vs extension

A

enhancement- product added to natural nail to increase strength and beauty

extension- extend length of natural nail with tip/form

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2
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nail cleanser

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remove surface debris, moisture and oils on nail plate- which blocks adhesion

typically made from isobutyl alcohol

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3
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nail dehydrator

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temporarily stop nail from producing moisture and oil

typically butyl acetate

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4
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when should dehydrator/cleanser be applied

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10 mins prior to adhesion

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5
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overlay

A

layer of nail enhancement product over entire surface to provide strength, structure and support

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6
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well

A

shallow depression in nail tip

point of contact for the nail plate

where adhesive is applied

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7
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nail adhesive

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thin resin applied to well used to adhere tip to natural nail

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8
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position stop

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point where free edge of natural nail meets/stops inside the well

helps determine where tip should be placed

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9
Q

types of nail tips

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full well tip
partial well tip
well-less tip
full coverage tip
French tip

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10
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full well tip

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covers entire apex area and usually covers more than half of nail plate

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11
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partial well tip

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usually altered at the well line to expose more of the natural nail

well is shorter than standard full well tip

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12
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well less tip

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no well and no position stop

can be attached where ever best fits

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13
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full coverage tip

A

cover entire nail up to cuticle

need to be customized to fit perfectly

mostly temporary , decorated prior, short term events (press ons)

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14
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French tip tips

A

cut like smile line

partial to no well

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15
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using tips that are too small

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cause pressure, pinch, can pop off, uneveness

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16
Q

how to apply tip

A

not too much adhesive

line natural nail up with position stop

slowly rock tip onto nail pressing out any bubbles

hold for 5-10 seconds

17
Q

tip cutters

A

cut nail tips to preferred length

designed to not put pressure on tip as its being cut

regular clippers will weaken/crease tips

18
Q

tip blending

A

reduce well/contact area with medium grit

no visible line of where tip ends and nail begins

19
Q

7 most common nail shapes

A

square

squoval

round

oval

almond

stiletto

ballerina/coffin

20
Q

when to blend

A

AFTER shaping

tip is to weak to shoe if you blend before hand

21
Q

stress area

A

where natural nail grows beyond finger and becomes free edge

needs extra product and support for extension

22
Q

apex

A

highest point on the nail
aka arch

strength in apex leaves nail strong enough to resist breaking

oval shaped and located towards centre

23
Q

sidewall

A

area on side of nail plate that grows free of natural attachment to nail fold

24
Q

c curve

A

depends on the natural nail

provides structure and strength

the curve of nail width from side wall to side wall

25
Q

balding

A

parts where product does not adhere

dull spots

26
Q

smile line

A

where nail bed ends and free edge begins

has natural curvature

27
Q

backfill

A

maintenance

filling new growth with gel overlay

28
Q

freeze

A

curing product for short amount of time

set quickly to build on it

29
Q

fan shaped nail

A

cut fanned free edge off so well will fit

match side wall to side wall

30
Q

crooked nail

A

cut free edge back
apply tip making nail appear straight

31
Q

hooked nail

A

cut hooked free edge off nail

hook will cause separation

32
Q

flat nail/bitten nails

A

cut well into V shape to fit better on to the natural nail

works better with form extensions

33
Q

why would a client feel heat when hand is in lamp

A

nail damage

overfiling

new lamp

too much product

34
Q

why would set of gel nails have no shine when finished

A

contaminated product

old lamp- not cured properly

contaminated/unclean surface

35
Q

how do gel products get contaminated

A

left open- exposed to dust, sun, dirty brush, mixed product

partially cured by UV

too hot/cold

36
Q

why would artificial nails lift

A

too thick at cuticle/free edge

not sealed on free edge

37
Q

why would artificial nails break

A

apex post not built up enough

too thin

too long

incompatible shape for day to day life

38
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why would artificial nails peel

A

natural nails not dehydrated enough

didn’t set/cure properly

contaminated product

mixed product lines

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