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Which of the following is true about nail plates after enhancements have been removed?
a. They will appear thinner and be more flexible but will recover after 24 hours.
b. They will appear thicker but will revert back after 24 hours.
c. They will become thin and flexible but will recover when the nail grows out.
d. They will become thicker but will revert back after the nail grows out.
a. They will appear thinner and be more flexible but will recover after 24 hours.
A coarse-grit file is:
a. able to prepare an enhancement for a refill or rebalance
b. used to shape the perimeter of the nail
c. used for refining and finish filing
d. used to remove the scratches in the surface of the nail the files have created
a. able to prepare an enhancement for a refill or rebalance
Acid-based primers dry:
chalky white
Which of the following is true?
a. a shiner is a coarse-grit file
b. a shiner is a medium-grit file
c. a shiner is a fine-grit file
d. a shiner is a buffer
d. a shiner is a buffer
. What does polymer mean?
many units
What happens when monomers create a polymer?
They will not easily detach from each other.
Methyl methacrylate is:
a. not actually a monomer liquid
b. the best liquid for customization
c. illegal according to many state boards; not recommended for nails
d. is long-lasting and a good idea for clients who cannot come in for maintenance often
c. illegal according to many state boards; not recommended for nails
. Which of the following is the ideal mix ratio for working with monomer liquids and polymer powders?
a. dry bead
b. medium bead
c. wet bead
d. equal bead
b. medium bead
A ________ will usually contain many air bubbles.
dry bead
Acid-based primers are:
a. effective and very safe
b. effective but can cause serious problems
c. not effective but very safe
d. not effective nor very safe
b. effective but can cause serious problems
How many versions of monomer liquid are used in the nail industry?
three
How often should clients come in for a fill?
every two to three weeks
Mono means ________, and mer means _________.
one; units
One and a half more liquid than powder to make a bead is called a:
medium bead
Instructions for using monomer liquid and polymer powders can vary from the text. If this happens, which of the following should you follow?
the manufacturer’s instructions
Catalysts are:
a. additives designed to speed up chemical reactions
b. added to control curing time
c. able to energize and activate initiators
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Two-part monomer liquid and polymer powders belong to a branch of the acrylic family called:
methacrylates
Which of the following is true about colors of monomer liquids and polymer powders?
a. They can be blended to create customized shades.
b. Since they are only available in basic white, pink, and clear, they are great for French manicures.
c. They should not be mixed together.
d. They must be mixed together to work.
a. They can be blended to create customized shades.
A fine-grit file is:
a. able to prepare an enhancement for a refill or rebalance
b. used to shape the perimeter of the nail
c. used for refining and finish filing
d. used to remove the scratches in the surface of the nail the files have created
c. used for refining and finish filing
When you see excessive lifting damage to a client’s nails, what should you do?
a. Let the nails soak for 20 to 30 minutes in acetone.
b. Use nippers to remove it.
c. Use a 180-grit file to file until it is thin and can be flaked away.
d. All of the above are options
a. Let the nails soak for 20 to 30 minutes in acetone.
A buffer is:
a. able to prepare an enhancement for a refill or rebalance
b. used to shape the perimeter of the nail
c. used for refining and finish filing
d. used to remove the scratches in the surface of the nail the files have created
d. used to remove the scratches in the surface of the nail the files have created
___________ is the industry standard monomer liquid.
Ethyl methacrylate and odorless monomer
What are acrylics used for?
a. nail products, makeup, and other cosmetics
b. nail products and contact lenses
c. mending broken bones and Plexiglas windows
d. all things mentioned: nails, makeup, contact lenses, mending broken bones, and Plexiglas windows
d. all things mentioned: nails, makeup, contact lenses, mending broken bones, and Plexiglas windows
. How many types of primers are there?
two
Twice as much liquid as powder to make a bead is called a:
wet bead
How can monomer liquids and polymer powders be used for nails?
a. on the natural nail as a protective overlay
b. over a nail tip as a reinforcement
c. on a form to create a sculptured nail extension
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Equal amounts of liquid and powder to create a bead is called a:
dry bead
Which of the following is true about primers?
a. apply to the natural nail twice
b. apply to the natural nail and on the plastic nail tips
c. apply to the plastic nail tips only
d. apply to the natural nail only, and once
d. apply to the natural nail only, and once
What colors do monomer liquids and polymer powders come in?
Polymer powders come in a variety of colors.
Which of the following is true about MMA?
a. adheres well to the nail plate
b. creates soft and flexible nail enhancements
c. is difficult to remove
d. is well liked by clients and nail techs
c. is difficult to remove
When you see lifting damage to a client’s nails, but it’s not excessive, what should you do?
Use a 180-grit file to file until it is thin and can be flaked away.
How should nail technicians use odorless products?
a ratio equal parts liquid and powder
If you notice a client’s nail product is lifting, what would be the likely cause of this?
a. poor preparation of the nail
b. letting liquid or powder touch the skin
c. leaving the product too thick around the cuticle or sidewalls
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
A medium-grit file is:
a. able to prepare an enhancement for a refill or rebalance
b. used to shape the perimeter of the nail
c. used for refining and finish filing
d. used to remove the scratches in the surface of the nail the files have created
b. used to shape the perimeter of the nail
The ingredients in two-part monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement systems belong to a branch of the acrylic family called __________.
Methacrylates