Nail Enhancements Flashcards
What is used to extend the nail for a sculptured nail service?
Nail form
The two application methods used to apply nail enhancement systems are overlay and:
Extension
Which nail enhancement service results in a permanent French look?
Pink and white
What nail enhancement service is recommended for clients who want to most closely maintain the appearance of their natural nails?
Nail wraps
Which nail enhancement system is best for correcting ski-jump nails?
Liquid and powder
Light-cured gel nail enhancements have a finish that is:
Glossy
Why are dip powders controversial among nail professionals?
Unsanitary methods of application are often used
Nail tips are recommended for clients who:
a. have bitten nails
b. have a smooth nail surface
c. have an uneven nail surface
d. don’t like chunky-looking extensions
b. have a smooth nail surface
Rupaul loves her nail enhancements and is returning to the nail salon/spa to maintain her French look. Which service will be performed on her nails?
Backfill
Which product cannot be soaked off with product remover?
Hard gel
Terrance is using a new nail system and wants to understand the function of its main ingredient. What would be the best source for this information?
Safety data sheet (SDS)
Which product softens and/or dissolves most nail enhancement products?
Acetone
Which product is a cyanoacrylate resin?
Nail tip adhesive
What acts as a catalyst to speed up the curing process of resin?
Activator
The thickness or thinness of a product and it’s resistance to flow describes which term?
Viscosity
Which gel product can be found in medium viscosity?
Self-leveling builder gel
An acrylic liquid that may cause an allergic reaction is called:
Monomer
Dip powder is usually used with which product?
Resin
All of the following factors determine which e-file bit to choose EXCEPT:
a. grit
b. colour
c. shape
d. material
b. colour
Why are clear tips usually used with gel products?
UV light can penetrate for complete cure
How should the natural nail be shaped for an extension?
Rounded
The highest point of the nail enhancement is called the:
Apex
What is the convex, pink line in a pink-and-white nail enhancement called?
Upper arch
What is the underside of the sidewalls on the extension/free edge called?
Lower arch
What should be applied to the nail before wrap fabric if it doesn’t have a sticky side?
Resin
The attraction layer that is flash-cured before applying the next layer of gel is called a:
Slip layer
All the following descriptions are true about a medium liquid and powder mix ratio EXCEPT:
a. surface is shiny
b. self-levels quickly
c. easy to release onto the nail
d. brush impression remains on the bead
b. self-levels quickly
Which of the following products would NOT be applied before the first layer of dip powder?
a. gel
b. resin
c. activator
d. adhesive layer
c. activator
Which nail form tabs are pinched together before application?
Front
What RPM speed should the e-file be set at to balance soft gel?
8,000-10,000
How often should nail enhancements be maintained?
Every 2-3 weeks
Where is product applied for an infill?
New growth
Lan’s nails grow quickly and even though it’s only been 3 weeks since their last appointment, you saw the need to reduce Zones 1 and 2 by 50%. Which maintenance service are you performing on Lan?
Rebalance
How much old product needs to be reduced when performing a backfill with a hand file?
80%
To which zone(s) does new product need to be applied when performing a backfill with an e-file?
Zones 1 and 3
Which nail enhancement system is commonly used to repair natural nails?
Wraps
What is used to cover a crack or break in the natural nail?
Stress strip
When are multiple V- or L-shapes needed to repair a nail enhancement?
When repairs are needed in the center of the nail
How much nail enhancement product needs to be reduced for quicker soak-off removal?
Just the surface
When should you switch to a fine-grit to file off a nail enhancement?
When you get close to the natural nail
Which of the following considerations would be determined during the consultation?
a. credibility
b. budget restrictions
c. what file bit to use
d. if too much pressure is being used
b. budget restrictions
Asking a client if they are comfortable with having their nail enhancements posted on social media would take place during which service essential?
Consult
A nail professional should pay attention to signs of client discomfort such as finger stiffening or face tightening during which service essential?
Create
Proper nail plate preparation is important to prevent:
Service breakdown
If the client’s hands are cold during a L&P service, the product will:
Cure more slowly
Lea has a client who had developed an allergic reaction to a nail enhancement product that was applied at a previous service. What should Lea do immediately?
File the nail enhancements off
Notes about the client’s service experience are made on the consultation form or client record during which service essential?
Complete
Which nail extensions are best for a client who has short, bitten nails?
Sculptured nails
How should the nail professional dispose of pads saturated with liquid monomer and powder polymer?
Immediately in a closed, lined trash can with airtight lid
How often should disinfectant solution be replaced?
Every day
