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
how to apply tip
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
tip cutters
cut nail tips to preferred length
designed to not put pressure on tip as its being cut
regular clippers will weaken/crease tips
tip blending
reduce well/contact area with medium grit
no visible line of where tip ends and nail begins
7 most common nail shapes
square
squoval
round
oval
almond
stiletto
ballerina/coffin
when to blend
AFTER shaping
tip is to weak to shoe if you blend before hand
stress area
where natural nail grows beyond finger and becomes free edge
needs extra product and support for extension
apex
highest point on the nail
aka arch
strength in apex leaves nail strong enough to resist breaking
oval shaped and located towards centre
sidewall
area on side of nail plate that grows free of natural attachment to nail fold
c curve
depends on the natural nail
provides structure and strength
the curve of nail width from side wall to side wall
balding
parts where product does not adhere
dull spots
smile line
where nail bed ends and free edge begins
has natural curvature
backfill
maintenance
filling new growth with gel overlay
freeze
curing product for short amount of time
set quickly to build on it
fan shaped nail
cut fanned free edge off so well will fit
match side wall to side wall
crooked nail
cut free edge back
apply tip making nail appear straight
hooked nail
cut hooked free edge off nail
hook will cause separation
flat nail/bitten nails
cut well into V shape to fit better on to the natural nail
works better with form extensions
why would a client feel heat when hand is in lamp
nail damage
overfiling
new lamp
too much product
why would set of gel nails have no shine when finished
contaminated product
old lamp- not cured properly
contaminated/unclean surface
how do gel products get contaminated
left open- exposed to dust, sun, dirty brush, mixed product
partially cured by UV
too hot/cold
why would artificial nails lift
too thick at cuticle/free edge
not sealed on free edge
why would artificial nails break
apex post not built up enough
too thin
too long
incompatible shape for day to day life
why would artificial nails peel
natural nails not dehydrated enough
didn’t set/cure properly
contaminated product
mixed product lines
