Nail Product Chemistry Flashcards
What is the key to becoming a great nail professional?
Chemical knowledge
______________ are substances that speed up a chemical reaction by making initiators work more efficiently or by helping chemical reactions happen more easily.
Catalysts
______________ are formed when liquids evaporate into the air.
Vapors
Which of the following types of primers contains methacrylic acid?
Acid-based
_________________ are like tiny building blocks
Molecules
What is a lesson to take away when it comes to primers?
Use primer sparingly
In addition to providing the nail service, what else should nail techs do?
Sell nail care products
How would you handle a client who is a “problem lifter”?
Dehydrate one hand at a time
Soaking nails in water or acetone will temporarily soften the nail plate for how long?
60 minutes
When is the best time to make a recommendation to a client?
After they had stated their desires
__________ are specialized acrylic monomers that have good adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerize in minutes; they are used to make UV gels.
Acrylates
Which of the following is NOT dangerous to keep near acetone?
Water
Which of the following is NOT considered a chemical?
Electricity
_____________ are specialized acrylic monomers that have excellent adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerize in seconds; they are used to make wraps and nail adhesives.
Cyanoacrylates
What can nail techs use to filter out MOST of the dust from their breathing air?
Dust masks
