Chapter 28 MLPP Nail Enhancements

Too much powder in a mix ratio causes nail enhancements to cure incorrectly & become

When using the brush to shape the enhancement on the free edge area, use

Proper maintenance of nail enhancements should be done every

Containers that hold monomer liquid & polymer powder that minimize contamination or evaporation

When applying nail enhancements, surface moisture & natural oils on the nail plate will

Ingredients in a 2-part MLPP enhancement system belong to a branch of the acrylic family called

Use of nippers to clip away loosened nail enhancements can

The amount of polymer powder and liquid monomer used to create a product bead is called

____ C-curve is the average in most salons to ensure the optimal structure & strength

For natural looking nails,product application near the epoychium,sidewalls,& free edge must be

Also known as the arch, is the area of the nail with the most strength

When nail art is sandwiched between two layers of product while the nail is being formed

Odorless products harden more slowly, which creates the tacky layer called the

Alternative when hand washing is not available, but should not take the place of hand washing

Nail supply is placed under the free edge & used as a guide to extend a nail enhancement

developed b/c acid-based nail primer is corrosive to the skin & potentially dangerous to eyes

Any art that protrudes from the nail

Abrasive strong enough to thin enhancement product to prepare the enhancement for a refill

Avoid using ___- brushes b/c they hold excessive amounts of liquid & alter the mix ratio

Abrasive used for initial shaping of the perimeter of the nail

Widely used monomer w/ a history of safe use in medical & dental fields but unsafe for nails

Used to create high shine on a natural nail or nail enhancement when no polish will be worn

__ is formed by combining many small molecules (monomers) into very long, chain-like structures

Curved line where the pink & white areas meet each other on a french manicured nail

Masks are designed to prevent inhalation of excessive dust,but they offer no protection from

Abrasive is used for finish filing,refining, & buffing

During removal,monomer liquid & polymer powder enhancements should be soaked for

Product used on the natural nail prior to product application to assist in adhesion

Additives such as ___ are blended with polymer powders to produce a wide range of shades

Monomer liquid & polymer powder should be stored separately in covered containers in

Monomer liquid & polymer powder nail enhancements are ________________ services.

Sculptured nails are created by combining monomer liquid with _________________

Polymer powder is made using a special chemical reaction called ____, also known as curing

When lightly tapped withe the handle of a brush, hard nail enhancements make

when activated by a catalyst, ______ causes monomer molecules to link into long chains

Additives are + to monomer liquid to speed up chemical reaction & control the set/curing time

when removing softened nail enhancement products, use a wooden or metal pusher &

Runs straight from the cuticle down the side or wall of the nail to the end of the extension

The initiator added to polymer powder to start the chain reaction of curing the enhancement

As monomer liquid absorbs polymer powder, the chemical interaction produces a small __________