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
UV gel enhancements must be rebalanced every
2 to 3 weeks
The abrasive used to check and refine the nail contour for UV gel nails is
medium abrasive
Third UV gel is called the finisher or
sealer gel
Most professionals have become successful through self-motivation, energy, and
persistence
Of all the factors that affect licensing test performance, the most important is mastery of
course content
When taking a licensure test, even if you have truly learned the material, it is still very beneficial to have
strong test taking skills
The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is
deductive reasoning
When reaffirming a goal by reviewing a number of important questions, it is recommended to perform a(n)
personal inventory of characteristics and skills
A salon owned by an individual or two or more partners with 3 to 40 styling stations is classified as a
small independent salon
Independent salon chains are basic or full-service salons and day spas consisting of five or more salons that are owned by
one individual or two or more partners
A form of chain salons that share a national name, consistent image, and business formula throughout are
franchise salons
A salon business that offers higher-prices services with luxurious extras is a
high end image salon or day spa
A written summary provided to employers of your education and work experience is a
resume
Skills mastered at other jobs that can be put to use in another position are called
transferable skills
A bound collection of photos and documents used to showcase your skills and accomplishments is a(n)
portfolio
A technique of making contact with salons and professionals is called
networking
After doing a salon site visit, it is important to send the salon representative a
thank you note
When selecting and interviewing salons for potential employment opportunities, it is important that the stylist make
informed comparisons
After observing and targeting salons for employment opportunities, the next step would be to contact the establishments by
sending a resume and cover letter
When preparing for an interview, necessary employment information and materials include
identification and social security number
Issues and questions that cannot be included in an employment application or interview include
race religion date of birth and national origin
When you take pride in your work and commit yourself to doing a good job for your clients and employer, you have a strong
work ethic
On the day of a salon interview, a warm, friendly smile and confident posture will project a(n)
positive first impression
Compared to cosmetology school, you will find that your real world work schedule will be
less flexible
When seeking employment, it is important to be honest with yourself as you evaluate your skills to determine
the type of position that is right for you
The number one thing to remember in a service business is that your work revolves around
serving your clients
To be a good team player requires that you practice and perfect your
people skills
The document that outlines all the duties and responsibilities of a particular position is a
job description
When you accept a job offer, what you actually get paid for your work is called
compensation
In most salons the three standard methods of employee compensation are
salary commission and salary plus commission
An excellent job opportunity for a new cosmetology school graduate is as a(n)
assistant
For the beginning salon professional without a clientele, the best compensation method would be
a salary
Compensation paid to an employee as a direct result of the total amount of service dollars generated for the salon is
commission
A compensation structure that is used to motivate and increase practitioner productivity is
salary plus commission
Income provided in acknowledgement of satisfactory service that must be reported on one’s income tax return is
tips
Employer and coworker feedback on technical abilities, career direction, and growth should be provided during a(n)
employee evaluation
To manage expenses and debs, financial planning includes a
personal budget
The practice of recommending and selling additional professional services to clients is
up selling services
Recommending and selling professional products to clients for at-home care is
retailing
To be successful in sales, the practitioner must be ambitious and determined and have
a good personality
In the psychology of selling, it is the job of the practitioner to figure out the reason a person may want to buy a product and determine that client’s
motives for buying salon products
Clients whom you services on a regular basis are referred to as your
client base
The process of scheduling clients for return visits to the salon is referred to as
rebooking
Being a successful businessperson requires experience, a genuine love of people, and solid
management skills
Where allowed by state law, a desirable alternative salon ownership is the practice of
booth rental
When opening a salon, two of the most important factors in predicting the success of the business are
visibility and accessibility
When obtaining financing to open a business, it is essential to develop a(n)
business plan
The professional trained in the gathering of accurate financial information needed in developing a business plan is a(n)
accountant
Purchasing the insurance requires for operating a salon is the responsibility of the
salon owner
Another name for an individual owner with complete control of a business is
sole proprietor
In a partnership, two or more people share ownership, although the ownership shares may not always be
equal
Incorporating is one of the best ways for a business owner to protect
personal assets
A business advantage of a corporation when raising capital (money) is that a corporation may issue shares or
stock certificates
To avoid any misunderstandings between contacting parties in the purchase a salon, the details of the sale should be written in the
purchase and sales agreement
Business records that are used to record all income are classified as
receipts
Records that help maintain an overstocking or shortage of supplies and are used to establish the net worth of a business are
purchase and inventory records
Supplies used in the daily business operation are considered
consumption supplies
Supplies purchased by a salon with the intention of selling these products to clients are
retail supplies
When planning and constructing the best physical layout for a salon, the primary concern should be
maximum efficiency
To employees, a top priority for salon owners should be to always meet
payroll obligations
One of the most important duties of the receptionist is
booking appointments
The best form of advertising for a salon is a(n)
satisfied client
An important aspect of a salon’s financial success revolves around the sale of
additional salon services
