ACRYLIC
_____________ are used to make contact lenses, cements for mending broken bones, Plexiglas windows, and even makeup and other cosmetics.
acrylics
Acrylic nails are nail enhancements that are based on mixing together which two substances?
monomer liquids and polymer powders
What is the best way to apply liquid and powder nail enhancements?
natural hair brush
What is the initiator that is added to the polymer powder?
benzoyl peroxide
What does monomer mean?
one unit
What does polymer mean?
many units
When _______________ spring(s) into action, it causes monomer molecules to permanently link together into long polymer chains.
initiator(s)
______________ is/are added to the monomer liquid and used to control the set or curing time.
catalyst(s)
Creating polymers can be thought of as a chain reaction. This is also known as ____________ .
polymerization
In general, odorless monomer liquid and polymer powder products must be used with a ____________ ratio.
dry mix
When using odorless monomer liquid and polymer powder products, the tacky layer on top of the nail is called the ____________ layer.
inhibition
The top, tacky layer on the nail can be rolled off or filed away with what type of abrasive?
medium-grit
Monomer liquid and polymer powder products can be used in four basic ways. Which of the following is not one of them?
over the sidewall as a reinforcement
There are three versions of monomer used in the nail industry. Which is the industry standard?
ethyl methacrylate
There are three versions of monomer used in the nail industry. Which is not recommended and is illegal in most states?
methyl methacrylate
Marcus, a cosmetology student, is trying to figure out how to make a nail enhancement. He knows he needs to use polymer powder but isn't sure what to mix it with. What would you advise him to add?
monomer liquid
Sophia is very artistic and has been told by her instructor to practice her talents on clients' nails. What type of product will Sophia most likely use to vary her nail colors?
polymer powder
Lucy and Claire are practicing extending the length of their nails. Their instructor is very impressed with their work, especially because they only recently learned how to apply them. What did the instructor recently teach the students how to use?
nail forms
Which type of file would you use for the initial shaping of the perimeter of the nail?
medium-grit
Which type of file would you use for refining and finishing?
fine-grit
Which type of file would you use for removing scratches in the surface of the nail?
buffer
Which type of file would you use for thinning an enhancement and preparing for a refill?
coarse-grit
A _____________ dish holds a minimal amount of product for one service use.
dappen
What brush is most often used for monomer liquids?
oval
Nail forms are placed under the ___________ of the natural nail and used as a foundation and guide to sculpt liquid and powder.
free edge
A shiner is a ___________ and is used to create high shine on a natural nail or nail enhancement.
buffer
A bead mix ratio can be described in three ways. Which of the following would you not classify as one of them?
fine
What type of file should you use when you see some lifting of the product around the cuticles and sidewalls?
medium-grit
How can clients extend the life and beauty of their nail enhancement?
regular maintenance
How often should clients come in for maintenance?
every 2 to 3 weeks
What is a good rule of thumb about lifting?
If you can see it now, you can see it later.
What should you do when a client wants a nail enhancement removed?
Soak the nails in acetone.
A 2-week maintenance service is known as what?
backfill
What service allows the nail to receive any repairs it needs and brings the enhancement back to its original beauty?
backfill
When performing a maintenance service, which area is reduced to rebalance the nail and prepare the nail for application of new product?
apex
When a nail enhancement lifts, cracks, or breaks, what may happen to the natural nail?
An infection can occur.
Which product contains aloe and other skin softening agents when you purchase it at a beauty supply store instead of a local hardware store?
acetone
When purchasing an electric file, why is it important to purchase a machine specific for fingernails?
Models for filing wood and metal can damage clients’ nails.
When product sticks to your brush, how do you clean your brush to avoid product buildup?
Wipe the brush on a clean disposable towel, rewet with monomer, wipe excess liquid on towel, and go back to product on the nail.
How do you properly store monomer liquid and polymer powder products?
Store monomer liquid products separate from polymer powders in a cool, dark area.
How should you dispose of leftover monomer liquid from a service?
Carefully pour it onto an absorbent paper towel and place in a plastic bag.
Art that protrudes from the nail is called __________.
3-D nail art
What are designs inside a nail enhancement created by sandwiching nail art between two product layers?
inlaid designs
What can the cosmetologist do to help the removal process of monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements?
During the soaking process, scrape away product with a wooden pusher as it softens.