Part 6 Flashcards
In the process of creating acrylic(methacrylate) nails, trillions of monomers are linked together to create
long chains
Additives are responsible for the product durability and color stability of the product, and they ensure
complete cure or set
Additives used to control the set or curing time in monomer liquids are called
catalysts and initiators
Initiators in polymer powder cause monomer molecules to permanently link together and form
long polymer chains
The initiator added to polymer powder is
benzoyl peroxide
To ensure the proper curing when using nail enhancement product
do not mix manufacturer product lines
Acrylic(methacrylate) overlays and nail enhancements can be created using one color powder if the client wears
nail polish all the time
The amount of monomer liquid and polymer powder used to create a bead is called the
mix ratio
If the consistency of a bead contains too little powder the enhancement may not
cure correctly
Surface moisture and oil on the natural nail plate can be removed with nail antiseptic or
nail dehydrators
The use of acid-based nail primers may result in
skin burns or injury
Acrylic(methacrylate) nail enhancements reach their ultimate strength in
24 to 48 hours
Nail adhesives used to secure nail tips to natural nails are all based on
cyanoacrylate monomers
To prevent product contamination, a dappen dish should have
a tightly fitted lid
The shelf life of nail adhesives can be as short as
6 months
Unused monomer poured back into the original container will cause product
contamination
The type of glove recommended for nail salon services is
nitrile polymer
The area that should not be cut when applying multiuse nail forms is the
hyponychium
The bead of product for shaping the free edge should have a
medium consistency
The time required for a product to properly clean brushes is determined by
the manufacturer’s directions
When placing the second ball of acrylic on the free edge, use a medium consistency and place on the nail plate below the first bead and
next to the free edge line in the center of the nail
For natural looking nails, the product application must be smooth and thin at the
side walls free edge and eponychium
In rebalancing acrylic(methacrylate) nail enhancement, the nail is thinned down and reduces in thickness and
the apex of the nail will be removed
The area between the existing acrylic product and new growth of the nail plate is the
ledge
The ingredients used in UV gels are from a subfamily of acrylics called
acrylates
Recently developed UV gels technologies utilize chemistry from
methacrylates
A short chain of monomers not long enough to be considered a polymer is a(n)
oligomer
Newer UV gels systems use chemicals called
urethane methacrylates
An advantage of UV gel systems is
low odor
The UV gel application process differs from other types of nail enhancements; with a UV gel procedure
each layer of product must cure or harden with exposure to UV light
UV gel products are usual packages in opaque pots or
squeeze tubes
A measure of how much electricity a bulb consumes is
wattage
Brushes used in the application of UV gels are
synthetic
To improve the shelf life of nail adhesives, store them at room temperature between
60 degree F and 85 degree F
Nail tips applied with a UV gel procedure should be shortened and filed prior to the gel application to prevent
the gel seal from being broken during the filing procedure
The time required to cure each layer of a UV gel product is determined by
manufacturer’s instructions
UV gels cure with a tacky surface called a(n)
inhibition layer
The final layer of UV gel should be brushed under the free edge of the natural nail enhancement to create a(n)
seal
First UV gel is called the
base coat gel
To reduce client skin irritation and sensitivity when applying the base coat gel
leave a tiny free margin between the UV gel and the skin
The oily shine on natural nails should be removed using
vertical strokes