UV Gels

Question 1

(Traditional UV gels) UV gels that cannot be removed with acetone

Answer 1

Hard UV gels

Question 2

Tacky surface left on the nail once a UV gel has cured

Answer 2

Inhibition layer

Question 3

Short chain of monomers not long enough to be considered a polymer

Answer 3

Oligomer

Question 4

When only one color of nail enhancement product is applied over the entire surface of the nail

Answer 4

One color method

Question 5

The amount of pigment concentration in a gel making it hard to see through

Answer 5

Opacities

Question 6

A chemical which in combination with resins and proper curing lamp causes UV gels to cure

Answer 6

Photoinitiator

Question 7

UV gels removed easily with acetone

Answer 7

Soft UV gels

Question 8

Two different colors of gel are applied to the surface of the nail in different places (Ex: French manicure)

Answer 8

Two color method

Question 9

Measure of how much electricity a light bulb consumes

Answer 9

Unit wattage

Question 10

Main ingredients used to create UV gel nail enhancements

Answer 10

Urethane acrylate

Question 11

Main ingredient used to create UV gel nail enhancements

Answer 11

Urethane methacrylate

Question 12

Gels that increase adhesion to the natural nail plate

Answer 12

UV bonding gels

Question 13

Thick viscosity adhesive gels that are used to build an arch and curve to the fingernail

Answer 13

UV building gels

Question 14

An alternative to traditional nail lacquers. Cures in UV light unit.

Answer 14

UV gel polishes

Question 15

Type of nail enhancement product that hardens when exposed to an ultraviolet light source

Answer 15

UV gels

Question 16

Gels used to finish the nails and to create a glossy shine.

Answer 16

UV gloss gels

Question 17

Special bulb that emits UV light used to cure UV gel nail enhancements

Answer 17

UV lamp

Question 18

Specialized electronic device that powers and controls UV lamps to cure UV gels.

Answer 18

UV light unit

Question 19

A group of gels that is used to enhance the thickness of other gels while providing a smoother surface than some building gels.

Answer 19

UV self leveling gels

Question 20

Building gels used early in service, or self leveling gels used near the final contouring procedure.

Answer 20

White UV gels (pigmented gels)

Question 21

Harden through exposure to UV light

Answer 21

Cure