Nail Art

Question 1

The application of water-based paints or polish onto the surface of the nail using a variety of brushes is known as:

Answer 1

Freehand nail art

Question 2

Ombré or colour blending creates which effect?

Answer 2

A gradual blend

Question 3

An embellishment that comes in rolls or loose, irregular pieces is:

Answer 3

Foils

Question 4

A benefit of using striping tape when creating nail art is that it:

Answer 4

Creates a crisp, perfectly straight light

Question 5

Which nail art embellishment is made of small pieces of plastic or glass?

Answer 5

Rhinestones

Question 6

Which technique embeds small items or elements within the structure of a nail enhancement?

Answer 6

Encapsulation

Question 7

The three pure colours in the colour universe are known as which type of colours?

Answer 7

Primary

Question 8

Which colours are described as having warm tones?

Answer 8

Red and yellow

Question 9

The lightness or darkness of a colour is referred to as its:

Answer 9

Value

Question 10

Which design principle included a desirable relationship of opposites?

Answer 10

Contrast

Question 11

What product do some manufacturers require to be applied prior to the application of chrome powders?

Answer 11

Chrome base gel

Question 12

In nail art design, hybrid sculpting gels are used to create:

Answer 12

3D effects

Question 13

Which nail art product is highly pigmented, holds fine detail and does not self-level?

Answer 13

Gel paint

Question 14

Which type of brush is usually indicated by two-tone bristles?

Answer 14

Art/shader

Question 15

The type of brush that has very few long bristles and is used to create long, thin lines and flicks is called a:

Answer 15

Striper

Question 16

The nail art tool that has a small ball at either end, of different sizes, is called a:

Answer 16

Dotting/marbling tool

Question 17

Which tool is usually used to apply various gel products to create 3D sculpted effects?

Answer 17

Silicone shaping tool

Question 18

Which nail art tool has a wax head or tip that is used to pick up items?

Answer 18

Rhinestone picker

Question 19

Which single-use item is used to buff pigment or effect powders on the nail plate?

Answer 19

Sponge applicator

Question 20

Which embellishment may also be referred to as crystals?

Answer 20

Rhinestones

Question 21

Procedures for nail art services vary based on materials or products, complexity of techniques, number and length of nails and:

Answer 21

Time required

Question 22

Which effect is achieved by placing a dotting tool on the nails and moving it in a spiral or circular motion?

Answer 22

Larger dot

Question 23

What is applied to finish a free hand nail art service such as marbling?

Answer 23

Topcoat

Question 24

In which technique is polish applied to a cosmetic sponge and then applied to the nail in a rolling or bouncing motion?

Answer 24

Colour blending/ombré

Question 25

When creating an ombré effect with liquid and powder, which step usually comes first?

Answer 25

Apply white liquid-and-powder bead to Zone 1

Question 26

When painting a free hand nail art design, at what point do you apply highlights, shadows or accents?

Answer 26

Detail design

Question 27

With foil embossing over gel polish, the foil should be applied:

Answer 27

After applying a foil transfer gel

Question 28

What can negatively affect adhesion of foil striping tape over gel polish?

Answer 28

Incomplete removal of inhibition layer

Question 29

What can reduce the sparkle of rhinestone embellishments?

Answer 29

Applying topcoat over rhinestones

Question 30

When creating an inlaid or encapsulated nail art design, the illusion of greater dimension can be achieved by:

Answer 30

Positioning smaller, lighter and more transparent options first

Question 31

Which service essential produces functional, predictable and pleasing results?

Answer 31

Create

Question 32

Determining whether any embellishments present challenges for getting caught or falling off falls under which nail art consideration?

Answer 32

Lifestyle factors

Question 33

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

Answer 33

d. options that do not fit in with your client’s lifestyle

Question 34

One way you can help manage your nail art client’s expectations is based on:

Answer 34

The cost involved

Question 35

Your client really enjoys the changes of the seasons. They might request nail art designs based on:

Answer 35

The time of year

Question 36

You can help a client celebrate their favourite holiday by using which nail art design ideas?

Answer 36

Freehand painting holiday-related images

Question 37

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?

Answer 37

Current/life events

Question 38

If a client requests a nail art design that replicates a quilt they have sewn, the request is based on their:

Answer 38

Hobbies or interests

Question 39

A client might request that you incorporate a flag or part of a flag into their nail art design to celebrate or honor their:

Answer 39

Heritage or culture

Question 40

A nail art design that helps a client to commemorate a special person, place or thing relates to which nail art consideration?

Answer 40

Memories/nostalgia