Chapter 28 Nail Enhancements

Abrasive is used for initial shaping of the perimeter of the nail, refining the overall surface shape of a nail

Proper maintenance of nail enhancements should be done every

________ are alternative when a hand washing station is not available

A nail supply that is placed under the free edge to extend a nail enhancement is a

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

two-part ehancement system is a branch of the acrylic family known as

For natural-looking nails, product application near the epinichium, sidewalls, and free edge must be

Abrasiv e is used for finish filing, refining the overall surface shape of nail enhancement

When using the brush to shape the free edge are, use

Mono means one and Mer stands for units: monomer is one unit called

What is the curved line where pink and white area meet each other

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

What brushes should not be used because they hold excessive amounts liquid and alter the mix ratio

nail art sandwhiched between two layers of product

Monomer liquid and polymer nail enhancements are _______ services.

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

Sculptured nails are created by combining monomer liquid with

For natural- looking nails, product application near the eponychium, sidewalls, and free edge

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

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

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

Widely used monomer with a long history of safe use in medical and dental products, unsuitble for use in artificial nail

______ are blended with polymer powders to produce a wside range of shades

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

What term describes any art or design that protrudes from the nail

________ primers were developed because acid-based nail primer is corrosive to the skin and eyes

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

Use of a nipper to clip loose nail enhancement product can damage the nail plate & perpetuate

When removing softened nail enhancement products, use a wooden or metal pusher and

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

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

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

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

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

Polymer powder is made using a special chemical reaction called

Special containers used to hold monomer liquid and polymer that minimize contamination and

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

Additives designed to speed up the chemical reaction of monomers are

The ______ runs straight from the cuticle down the side or wall of the nail

Pre-formed nail extensions made from ABS or tenite acetate plastic are