Nail Art Flashcards
The application of water-based paints or polish onto the surface of the nail using a variety of brushes is known as:
Freehand nail art
Ombré or colour blending creates which effect?
A gradual blend
An embellishment that comes in rolls or loose, irregular pieces is:
Foils
A benefit of using striping tape when creating nail art is that it:
Creates a crisp, perfectly straight light
Which nail art embellishment is made of small pieces of plastic or glass?
Rhinestones
Which technique embeds small items or elements within the structure of a nail enhancement?
Encapsulation
The three pure colours in the colour universe are known as which type of colours?
Primary
Which colours are described as having warm tones?
Red and yellow
The lightness or darkness of a colour is referred to as its:
Value
Which design principle included a desirable relationship of opposites?
Contrast
What product do some manufacturers require to be applied prior to the application of chrome powders?
Chrome base gel
In nail art design, hybrid sculpting gels are used to create:
3D effects
Which nail art product is highly pigmented, holds fine detail and does not self-level?
Gel paint
Which type of brush is usually indicated by two-tone bristles?
Art/shader
The type of brush that has very few long bristles and is used to create long, thin lines and flicks is called a:
Striper
The nail art tool that has a small ball at either end, of different sizes, is called a:
Dotting/marbling tool
Which tool is usually used to apply various gel products to create 3D sculpted effects?
Silicone shaping tool
Which nail art tool has a wax head or tip that is used to pick up items?
Rhinestone picker
Which single-use item is used to buff pigment or effect powders on the nail plate?
Sponge applicator
Which embellishment may also be referred to as crystals?
Rhinestones
Procedures for nail art services vary based on materials or products, complexity of techniques, number and length of nails and:
Time required
Which effect is achieved by placing a dotting tool on the nails and moving it in a spiral or circular motion?
Larger dot
What is applied to finish a free hand nail art service such as marbling?
Topcoat
In which technique is polish applied to a cosmetic sponge and then applied to the nail in a rolling or bouncing motion?
Colour blending/ombré
When creating an ombré effect with liquid and powder, which step usually comes first?
Apply white liquid-and-powder bead to Zone 1
When painting a free hand nail art design, at what point do you apply highlights, shadows or accents?
Detail design
With foil embossing over gel polish, the foil should be applied:
After applying a foil transfer gel
What can negatively affect adhesion of foil striping tape over gel polish?
Incomplete removal of inhibition layer
What can reduce the sparkle of rhinestone embellishments?
Applying topcoat over rhinestones
When creating an inlaid or encapsulated nail art design, the illusion of greater dimension can be achieved by:
Positioning smaller, lighter and more transparent options first
Which service essential produces functional, predictable and pleasing results?
Create
Determining whether any embellishments present challenges for getting caught or falling off falls under which nail art consideration?
Lifestyle factors
When consulting with your client to determine the nail art design to be created, don’t offer:
a. 1-3 suggestions
b. options that highlight your skills
c. options that can be performed in the scheduled time
d. options that do not fit in with your client’s lifestyle
d. options that do not fit in with your client’s lifestyle
One way you can help manage your nail art client’s expectations is based on:
The cost involved
Your client really enjoys the changes of the seasons. They might request nail art designs based on:
The time of year
You can help a client celebrate their favourite holiday by using which nail art design ideas?
Freehand painting holiday-related images
Featuring “Black Lives Matter” or a pink ribbon for breast cancer awareness in your client’s nail art design falls under which nail art consideration?
Current/life events
If a client requests a nail art design that replicates a quilt they have sewn, the request is based on their:
Hobbies or interests
A client might request that you incorporate a flag or part of a flag into their nail art design to celebrate or honor their:
Heritage or culture
A nail art design that helps a client to commemorate a special person, place or thing relates to which nail art consideration?
Memories/nostalgia
