Preparing the nail
What are nail enhancements?
Products added to the natural nail to increase the strength and beauty
What are pre-molded shapes made from tough plastic (ABS)?
Nail tips
Made of paper or a strong, thin polyester film called mylar and coated with an adhesive back
Disposable nail forms
What part of the nail needs to be the thickest for strength and support?
The stress area
Most common type of nail wraps?
Fabric wraps
You can use a nail tip or form to create what?
A nail extension
What is an overlay?
Layering nail enhancement products over the nail tip to provide strength and structure
Where do you place nail forms?
Under the nails natural free edge
What other shape is similar to almond?
Oval
Faster curing times in nail resin are caused because of what?
Thinner viscosity products
What is the purpose of a dry manicure?
To prepare the nail plate and cuticle
What type of nail tip is cut like a smile?
A french tip
What do you apply after the nail form to add strength and structure to the nail?
An overlay
What makes the nail enhancement comfortable for the client to wear?
Thickness should be rather thin
What consists of a nail dehydrator, base resin, dip powder, activator and top resin?
Dip systems
What is nail dehydrator used for?
To temporarily stop them from producing moisture and natural oil
What is the position stop?
The point where the nails free edge meets or stops inside the well
What is a well?
A shallow point or depression on the nail tip
What are you looking at when you look at the nail tip down the barrel?
The C-Curve
When doing a backfill with nail wraps what are you trying to acheive?
Strength, shape, and durability (known as rebalance)
What are nail cleansers typically made of?
Isobutyl alcohol
What nail type covers the complete nail up to the cuticle?
Full-coverage tips
What are common nail shapes for shorter nails?
Square, squoval, round, oval, and pointed
What should be even in length and match on all fingers?
Nail underside
What makes resin systems a good option for weddings, proms, and special events?
You can easily remove them by soaking in acetone or product remover