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Nail Enhancements Flashcards

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1
Q

What is used to extend the nail for a sculptured nail service?

A

Nail form

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2
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The two application methods used to apply nail enhancement systems are overlay and:

A

Extension

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3
Q

Which nail enhancement service results in a permanent French look?

A

Pink and white

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4
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What nail enhancement service is recommended for clients who want to most closely maintain the appearance of their natural nails?

A

Nail wraps

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5
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Which nail enhancement system is best for correcting ski-jump nails?

A

Liquid and powder

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6
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Light-cured gel nail enhancements have a finish that is:

A

Glossy

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7
Q

Why are dip powders controversial among nail professionals?

A

Unsanitary methods of application are often used

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8
Q

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

A

b. have a smooth nail surface

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9
Q

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?

A

Backfill

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10
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Which product cannot be soaked off with product remover?

A

Hard gel

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11
Q

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?

A

Safety data sheet (SDS)

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12
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Which product softens and/or dissolves most nail enhancement products?

A

Acetone

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13
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Which product is a cyanoacrylate resin?

A

Nail tip adhesive

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14
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What acts as a catalyst to speed up the curing process of resin?

A

Activator

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15
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The thickness or thinness of a product and it’s resistance to flow describes which term?

A

Viscosity

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16
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Which gel product can be found in medium viscosity?

A

Self-leveling builder gel

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17
Q

An acrylic liquid that may cause an allergic reaction is called:

A

Monomer

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18
Q

Dip powder is usually used with which product?

A

Resin

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19
Q

All of the following factors determine which e-file bit to choose EXCEPT:

a. grit
b. colour
c. shape
d. material

A

b. colour

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20
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Why are clear tips usually used with gel products?

A

UV light can penetrate for complete cure

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21
Q

How should the natural nail be shaped for an extension?

A

Rounded

22
Q

The highest point of the nail enhancement is called the:

A

Apex

23
Q

What is the convex, pink line in a pink-and-white nail enhancement called?

A

Upper arch

24
Q

What is the underside of the sidewalls on the extension/free edge called?

A

Lower arch

25
Q

What should be applied to the nail before wrap fabric if it doesn’t have a sticky side?

A

Resin

26
Q

The attraction layer that is flash-cured before applying the next layer of gel is called a:

A

Slip layer

27
Q

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

A

b. self-levels quickly

28
Q

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

A

c. activator

29
Q

Which nail form tabs are pinched together before application?

A

Front

30
Q

What RPM speed should the e-file be set at to balance soft gel?

A

8,000-10,000

31
Q

How often should nail enhancements be maintained?

A

Every 2-3 weeks

32
Q

Where is product applied for an infill?

A

New growth

33
Q

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?

A

Rebalance

34
Q

How much old product needs to be reduced when performing a backfill with a hand file?

A

80%

35
Q

To which zone(s) does new product need to be applied when performing a backfill with an e-file?

A

Zones 1 and 3

36
Q

Which nail enhancement system is commonly used to repair natural nails?

A

Wraps

37
Q

What is used to cover a crack or break in the natural nail?

A

Stress strip

38
Q

When are multiple V- or L-shapes needed to repair a nail enhancement?

A

When repairs are needed in the center of the nail

39
Q

How much nail enhancement product needs to be reduced for quicker soak-off removal?

A

Just the surface

40
Q

When should you switch to a fine-grit to file off a nail enhancement?

A

When you get close to the natural nail

41
Q

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

A

b. budget restrictions

42
Q

Asking a client if they are comfortable with having their nail enhancements posted on social media would take place during which service essential?

A

Consult

43
Q

A nail professional should pay attention to signs of client discomfort such as finger stiffening or face tightening during which service essential?

A

Create

44
Q

Proper nail plate preparation is important to prevent:

A

Service breakdown

45
Q

If the client’s hands are cold during a L&P service, the product will:

A

Cure more slowly

46
Q

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?

A

File the nail enhancements off

46
Q

Notes about the client’s service experience are made on the consultation form or client record during which service essential?

A

Complete

47
Q

Which nail extensions are best for a client who has short, bitten nails?

A

Sculptured nails

48
Q

How should the nail professional dispose of pads saturated with liquid monomer and powder polymer?

A

Immediately in a closed, lined trash can with airtight lid

49
Q

How often should disinfectant solution be replaced?

A

Every day

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