Chemistry of UV and LED gels
UV gels harden when
exposed to ultraviolet light source
UV and LED bonding gels are used:
to increase adhesion to the natural nail plate
What type of brush is recommended for UV and LED gel applications?
Nylon
Before filing the nail, you must clean it with the gel manufacturer’s recommended cleaner or at least ____ isopropanol.
99 percent
If UV bulbs are not changed regularly, which of the following does not occur?
product immunity
The "oligo" in oligomer means:
few
Which of the following is used to enhance the thickness of other gels and provide a smoother surface?
Self-leveling UV gel
What does a gel primer do ?
improve adhesion
When performing a one-color UV gel application, where is it recommended that you begin removing the client’s polish?
The little finger on the right hand
Which of the following is not a type of UV or LED bulb commonly used in a salon UV lamp?
10-watt
Oligomers are often referred to as:
prepolymers
The tacky surface left on the nail after a UV gel has cured is called:
an inhibition layer
A ____ buffer is recommended for finishing work with UV and LED gel enhancements.
fine
Improper removal of gel polishes can damage the nail and lead to:
infection or cracking
Excessive filing of a UV or LED gel enhancement can:
result in cracking
Polymers are:
solids
UV and LED gel polishes vary in viscosity and:
opacity
Which of the following is not a characteristic of UV light?
it is visible to the eye
Which of the following cannot be removed with acetone?
hard UV gels
The most common UV bulb on the market is the _____ bulb.
9-watt
The term _____ refers to the type of starting material that is used to create the most common UV gel resins.
urethane
Which of the following is not another term commonly used when referring to UV and LED gloss gels?
building gels
A UV bulb will stay violet for:
several years
During a gel application procedure, it is important to keep the brush and gel away from sunlight, UV and LED gel lamps, and _____________to prevent the gel from hardening.
full-spectrum table lamps
What is the next step in a one-color UV gel nail enhancement with UV or LED gel polish application after curing the final layer of gloss gel and removing the inhibition layer?
apply nail oil