Red
The amount of monomer liquid and polymer powder used to create a bead is called the:
Mix Ratio
Enhancement product application near the eponychium, sidewall, and free edge:
Must be thin
How often should a client wearing nail enhancements return for a maintenance service?
2-3 weeks
Which type of brush is best for applying monomer liquid and polymer powder products?
Natural hairbrush
Do NOT begin to apply nail enhancement product to the nail unless the primer
Is completely dry
What is the mix ratio for a wet bead?
2 Parts monomer liquid to 1 part polymer powder
Compared to standard monomer liquid and polymer powder products, odorless products:
Harden more slowly
What is the recommended procedure for heating the acetone when performing a monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancement removal?
Place the bowl of acetone inside a bowl of hot water.
After applying the bead of product to the nail plate, you use the ___of your sable brush to press and smooth the product.
Middle
In regard to monomer/polymer nail enhancements:
The monomer is a liquid, and the polymer is a powder
During the production of polymer powder, the powder forms into tiny _____ beads of slightly varying mixes.
Round
A polymerization reaction is a process that joins together monomers to create very long polymer chains, which can be thought of as:
A chain reaction
Over the next 24 hours after removing monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements, the client's nails will:
Become more rigid
A______abrasive is used for initial shaping of the perimeter of the nail, refining the overall surface shape of a nail enhancement, or for smoothing the surface before buffing.
Medium-grit
Acid-based primers are effective but can cause serious damage to the:
Skin and eyes
Which of the following is a perfect bead?
Round and shiny
The chemical reaction that creates polymers includes all but which one of the following?
Preservation
To repair a crack in a monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancement, you remove the existing polish and then:
File flush to the nail
How many dappen dishes do you need when using the two-color method for a monomer liquid and polymer powder application?
Three
Polymer powders are usually blended with_______ to create a wide range of shades from white to jet black.
Pigments and colorants
A special additive designed to speed up chemical reactions is a/an:
Catalyst
The tacky layer created on the nail when using odorless products is called the ______ layer.
Inhibition
The process of filling a damaged, broken, lifted, or cracked monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancement with additional monomer liquid and polymer powder is called:
Crack repair
When performing a one-color monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement application, it is recommended that, after applying product, you use a_______ abrasive to shape the free edge.
Medium
What is NOT a reason for nail technicians to have a thorough understanding of liquid and powder nail enhancements?
Clients desire them, but are not loyal clientele, so they will keep you busy