Salon Fundamentals - Nails 3

Question 1

What step should be performed right before applying polish to the fingernails?

Accepted Answer

massage movements on arm and hands

Question 2

Which artificial nail application requires the use of nail forms?

Accepted Answer

acrylic sculptured

Question 3

According to the law of color, which of the following three colors are pure?

Accepted Answer

red, blue and yellow

Question 4

The type of brush that has very few long bristles and is used to create line designs is called a:

Accepted Answer

striper brush

Question 5

When performing a male manicure, keep in mind that most men prefer:

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a woodsy or fresh scent

Question 6

Applying the product over the natural nail is a type of application known as:

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overlay

Question 7

When applying wrap fabric, it should be approximately:

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1/16" smaller than the nail

Question 8

The type of file that comes with a motor and a hand piece and holds different types of bits is a(n):

Accepted Answer

electric file

Question 9

Which nail product does not soften when soaked in acetone or other nail removal product and must be carefully filed off?

Accepted Answer

gel

Question 10

A two-week nail wrap maintenance requires application of which of the following to the re-growth area?

Accepted Answer

resin

Question 11

Woven materials that are applied to the natural nails or nails with tips to add strength are known as:

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nail wraps

Question 12

Nylon or plastic fingernail-shaped extensions adhered to the natural nail are called:

Accepted Answer

nail tips

Question 13

When sculpting Zone 1 during a pink and white acrylic nail service, which of the following steps is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

use the bead to create a smile line

Question 14

Which gel product is applied to create a tough shield over the nails and help finish with a high shine?

Accepted Answer

sealer

Question 15

Which of the following colors are described as having warm tones?

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red and yellow

Question 16

When preparing pink and white gel nails for a four-week fill or backfill, which type of bit is recommended?

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barrel-shaped

Question 17

Visual analysis of the hands should be performed right after:

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washing and sanitizing hands

Question 18

After removing polish from the toenails, what step should then be performed?

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visual analysis of the nail plate

Question 19

When applying nail tips, adhesive is applied to the tip well and also the:

Accepted Answer

free edge of the natural nail

Question 20

The three pure colors in the universe are known as which type of colors?

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primary

Question 21

Which of the following descriptions is NOT a type of bit?

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compression

Question 22

The ridge underneath the nail tip where the free edge of the natural nail fits into place is called the:

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position stop

Question 23

What type of polish remover is recommended to remove polish off of artificial nails?

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non-acetone

Question 24

When removing debris from the nail margins during a pedicure, use this spoon-shaped metal instrument:

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curette

Question 25

The area of the nail tip that adheres to the natural nail plate is the:

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tip well

Question 26

How should toenails be clipped in order to avoid ingrown nails?

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straight with rounded corners

Question 27

A benefit of using striping tape when creating nail art is that it:

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creates a crisp, perfectly straight line

Question 28

It is recommended that pedicure slippers be placed on the feet:

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before polishing the toenails

Question 29

Balancing the nail consists of filing and:

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shaping the nail

Question 30

A basic "waterless" manicure is performed during an artificial nail preparation, meaning that it is performed:

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without soaking the nails

Question 31

Which item should always be properly disinfected after every service to prevent bacterial growth?

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pedicure basin

Question 32

Which of the following statements is TRUE about a nail rasp?

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disinfected after every service

Question 33

Nail tips are commonly applied to create:

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base for overlays

Question 34

One of the main purposes of proper artificial nail preparation is to:

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protect the nail from damage or infection

Question 35

Manicure refers to the care of the:

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hands and fingernails

Question 36

When balancing the nails with files, work using:

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lowest number grit to highest number grit

Question 37

Covering the free edge of a nail with white polish is a type of manicure known as a:

Accepted Answer

French manicure

Question 38

Electrically powered devices that use air or light to dry the nails are known as:

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nail dryers

Question 39

A compressor, moisture trap and hose are all parts of this type of nail equipment:

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airbrush

Question 40

The horizontal curve of the nail from sidewall to sidewall is referred to as the:

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c-curve

Question 41

If there are cracks present on the nails during the analysis phase of artificial nail preparation, what should be done?

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file away product in that area

Question 42

The physical process of removing dead skin cells using a granular or abrasive product is known as:

Accepted Answer

manual exfoliation

Question 43

Which type of electric file has a small hand piece that is attached to a small box that holds the motor?

Accepted Answer

table file

Question 44

All of the following terms describe a major artificial nail system EXCEPT:

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French

Question 45

The stress area of the nail is also known as:

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Zone 2

Question 46

Small pieces of plastic made to look like gems are a type of nail accent known as:

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rhinestones

Question 47

After determining the nail plate is free of signs of infection, what step should be performed next before cuticle care?

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filing and shaping the nail

Question 48

Two examples of manual exfoliants used during a pedicure service are foot scrub and:

Accepted Answer

sloughing lotion

Question 49

How many tertiary colors are known according to the law of color?

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six

Question 50

A type of massage method that involves using pressure on specific points to the hands and feet is known as:

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reflexology

Question 51

Finished nails can either be polished or:

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buffed to a shine

Question 52

Which of the following areas would NOT help you in sizing a nail tip on the natural nail?

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cuticle area

Question 53

Cuticle care during a manicure should be performed:

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before the massage

Question 54

What step is performed right after soaking the nails in artificial product remover during acrylic nail removal service?

Accepted Answer

pushing off the artificial nail product

Question 55

Avoid performing massage manipulations on a pedicure client with all of the following conditions EXCEPT:

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stiff muscles

Question 56

Two important structural features of a nail tip include the tip well and the:

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position stop

Question 57

At what angle should the electric file be held against the nail?

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flat and parallel against the nail

Question 58

Which of the following steps should be performed after removing polish from the client's fingernails?

Accepted Answer

a visual analysis of the nail plate

Question 59

Filing the zones to smooth uneven areas or hard edges, is known as:

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blending

Question 60

Feet should be soaked in the foot bath for approximately:

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5-10 minutes

Question 61

Gel primer is applied:

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to the natural nail

Question 62

Which piece of equipment should be used to disinfect implements?

Accepted Answer

disinfection container

Question 63

Which type of airbrush releases the paint and the air at the same time?

Accepted Answer

single-action

Question 64

A type of wax used to moisturize and sooth the hands and feet is called:

Accepted Answer

paraffin

Salon Fundamentals - Nails 3

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Salon Fundamentals - Nails 3

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