Monomer Liquid & Polymer Powder Nail Enhancements

Question 1

Another name for Monomer Liquid and Polymer Powder Nail Enhancements?

Answer 1

Sculptured nails

Question 2

Polymer

Answer 2

A substance formed by combining many small molecules (monomers) into very long, chain-like structures

Question 3

Name the basic ways monomer liquid and polymer powder can be applied

Answer 3

1. On the natural nail as a protective overlay
2. Over a nail tip
3. On a form to create a nail extension
4. To create small works of art on top or inside a nail enhancement

Question 4

What’s the best kind of brush to apply these products?

Answer 4

A natural hair, pointed, round, or oval brush

Question 5

What version of monomer liquid is NOT recommended for use on nails?

Answer 5

Methyl methacrylate (MMA)

Question 6

What is polymer powder mostly made from?

Answer 6

Ethyl Methacrylate

Question 7

Word for: Trillions of monomers linked together to create long chains, also known as “curing”

Answer 7

Polymerization

Question 8

Found in polymer powder, when activated by a catalyst, will spring into action and cause monomer molecules to permanently link together

Answer 8

Initiators

Question 9

What is the initiator that is added to the polymer powder?

Answer 9

Benzoyl peroxide

Question 10

Additives designed to speed up chemical reactions that monomers and polymers require

Answer 10

Catalysts

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Initiators

Question 12

The amount of monomer liquid and polymer powder used to create a bead

Answer 12

Mix ratio

Question 13

Mix ratio: dry bead

Answer 13

Equal amounts of liquid and powder used to create the bead

Question 14

Mix ratio: wet bead

Answer 14

If twice as much liquid to powder is used to create the bead

Question 15

Mix ratio: medium bead

Answer 15

One-and-a-half times more liquid than powder

-this is the ideal mix ratio

Question 16

Nail dehydrator

Answer 16

Removes surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left in the natural nail plate

Question 17

Nail primer

Answer 17

Used on the natural nail prior to product application to assist in adhesion. They chemically bond the enhancement product to the natural nail plate

Question 18

Preformed nail extensions made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) or tenite acetate plastic available in all shapes, styles, and colors

Answer 18

Nail tips

Question 19

Dust Masks

Answer 19

Only prevent inhalation of excessive amounts of dust, no protection from vapors

Question 20

The area of the nail with the most strength (arch)

Answer 20

Apex

Question 21

Where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge

Answer 21

The stress area

Question 22

Odorless monomer liquid and polymer powder

Answer 22

Little odor, must be used with a dry mix ratio (equal parts)

-create a tacky layer called the inhibition layer

Question 23

Designs inside a nail enhancement, are created when nail art is sandwiched between two layers of product while the nail enhancement is being formed

Answer 23

Inlaid designs

Question 24

The ingredients in two part monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement systems belong to a branch of the acrylic family called:

Answer 24

Methacrylates

Question 25

Monomer

Answer 25

Mono means one and “mer” stands for units, one unit is called a molecule