Nail Chemistry
What does mono in monomer stand for
One
Odorless products harden more slowly and create a tacky layer called.
Inhibition layer
The numbers for a medium grit file are.
150-180
A small glass or plastic container that holds a minimal amount of product for one service use.
Dappen dish
The proper way to dispose of leftover monomer liquid is to carefully pour it onto a very absorbent paper towel and place it in.
A plastic bag
Nail plates may appear ____ when enhancements are removed.
Thinner
The best brush to use when applying liquid and powder nail enhancements is.
Natural hair brush
This chemical in monomer is not recommended for use on nails and is illegal according to most state board rules.
Methyl methacrylate
What type of ratio must be used when using odorless products.
Dry mixed ratio
The number for a coarse grit file is
100 grit or lower
The most commonly used brush for monomer liquid and polymer powder is an.
#8 or a #10 oval brush
Sandwiching nail art between two product layers while the nail enhancement is formed is known as.
Inlaid designs
Never pour the monomer directly into the ____ ____.
Plastic bag
The initiator that is added to the polymer powder is
Benzoyl peroxide
What does poly in polymer mean.
Many units
When filing away the tacky layer on the nail, what grit should be used.
Medium grit
The number for a fine grit file is.
240 grit or higher
Monomer liquid and polymer powder should be stored.
Cool, dark area
If nail enhancements are not regularly maintained, they tend to lift, crack, or.
Break
____ ____ ____ is described as dry, medium, or wet.
Bead mix ratio
______ are added to the monomer liquid and used to control the set or curing time.
Catalyst
What is the polymer powder made from.
Ethyl methacrylate monomer
The amount of monomer liquid and polymer powder used to create a bead is called.
Mix ratio
Usually, three sided with 400/1000/4000 grits
A shiner or buffer
Any art that protrudes from the nail
3-D nail art or three dimensional nail art.
Maintenance must be performed every ____ to ______ weeks, depending on how fast the nails grow.
2 to 3
During the monomer and polymer process, the liquid is turned into a solid, which is referred to as
Hardening of curing
Acrylic nail enhancements are based on mixing these two substances.
Monomer liquids and polymer powders
Monomers are turned into polymer powders through a chemical process called.
Polymerization
This is used on the natural nail right before product application.
Nail primer
This abrasive is used for shaping the initial nail perimeter
Medium grit file
This abrasive is strong enough to thin enhancement products to prepare for a refill or rebalance.
Coarse grit abrasive
To remove lifting of the enhancement, hold a ____ grit file flat against the lifted area and file until it is so thin the lifted piece flakes away.
180
Monomer liquid and polymer powder can be used on the natural nail as a ____ ______.
Protective overlay
_______ are used to make contact lenses, cements for mending broken bones, Plexiglas windows, and makeup.
Acrylics