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Nail technicians need a thorough understanding of light-cured gels because of all of the following EXCEPT what?
Many clients request gel services.
NoSoak-off gel polish services are one of the most requested services.
Using a light-cured gel means you don't need to know too much of the chemistry of gel products.
Clients often become loyal to a business when they receive an excellent service.
Using a light-cured gel means you don't need to know too much of the chemistry of gel products.
Gels are NOT as hard as _______ enhancements.
liquid
powder
liquid and powder
any other
liquid and powder
A(n) ________________ is also known as a pre-polymer and is a thick, gel-like, sticky acrylate that is between a liquid and a solid.
1. catalyst
2. polymer
3. oligomer
4. Nomonomer
oligomer
__________ is the measurement of the thickness or thinness of a liquid and affects how that fluid flows.
1. An exothermic reaction
2. Viscosity
3. Polymerization
4. Overlaying
Viscosity
_____________ is the linking of the oligomers together into a solid chemical-resistant material.
1. An exothermic reaction
2. Viscosity
3. Polymerization
4. Overlaying
3. Polymerization
_____________ occurs as each bond of the polymer is created: The more bonds that are formed when the gel cures, the more heat that is generated.
1. An exothermic reaction
2. Viscosity
3. Polymerization
4. Overlaying
An exothermic reaction
In order to cure gels, a curing lamp must emit _____ light at the proper intensity to provide sufficient energy.
1. blue
2. violet
3. pink
4.red
Violet
What is the cure time for an LED lamp?
1. 5-10 seconds
2. 5-30 seconds
3. 5-45 seconds
4. 5-60 seconds
5-60 seconds
Curing lamp LED bulbs have wavelengths of _______________.
1. 150-250 nm
2. 256-365 nm
3. 365-405 nm
4. 405-515 nm
3. 365-405 nm
What is the scale used to identify a certain color and intensity of light?
1. Nanometer
2. Kilometer
3. Micrometer
4. Decimeter
Nanometer
______________ gels are thick-viscosity gels that allow the nail technician to build an arch or extension.
1. Polymer
2. Building
3. Soak-off
4. Finishing
Building
______________ gels are sometimes referred to as acrygel.
1. Polymer
2. Building
3. Soak-off
4. Finishing Gels
Polymer
______________ gels create a high shine and can be used with other extension services, such as liquid and powder or dip nails.
1. Polymer
2. Building
3. Soak-off
4. Finishing
Finishing
______________ gels are an alternative to traditional nail lacquers; they are available in frosted hues and creams.
1. Polymer
2. Building
3. Soak-off
4. Finishing
Soak-off
Soft gels are also known as ________________ gels.
1. polymer
2. building
3. soak-off
4. finishing
soak-off
________________ gels may or may not have an inhibition layer.
1. Polymer
2. Building
3. Soak-off
4. Finishing
Finishing
Alicia is gathering the supplies that she will need for a gel application. Which product should she get to extend the length of the natural nail?
1. Nail tips
2. Building gel
3. Bonding gel
4. Finishing gel
Nail Tips
Be sure to choose an application brush that has the following qualities EXCEPT what?
1. Small
2. Flat
3. Square shape
4. Nylon
Square shape
Which of the following should a nail technician use before applying primer or removing surface moisture?
1. Bonding gel
2. Nail cleanser
3. Finishing gel
4. Building gel
Nail cleanser
Which of the following should a nail technician use to overlay the natural nail or to create an extension?
1. Bonding gel
2. Nail cleanser
3. Finishing gel
4. Building gel
Building gel
Which is TRUE about gels?
1. Gels are thick whether they are cold or warm.
2. Gels are thin whether they are cold or warm.
3. Gels are thicker when cold and runnier when warm.
4. Gels are thicker when warm and runnier when cold.
Gels are thicker when cold and runnier when warm.
When applying beads of gel, start at the ________.
1. nail plate
2. cuticle
3. free edge
4. onyx
cuticle
When applying a bead of gel, float it TOWARD the ___________. This is NOT the first area to float the gel on.
1. nail plate
2. cuticle
3. free edge
4. onyx
free edge
How would you AVOID a heat spike and discomfort for your client when curing?
1. Make sure the client's nails are perfectly clean.
2. Avoid using the curing light for too long.
3. Do a test to see if the client is allergic to gels.
4. Apply a thin layer of gel.
Apply a thin layer of gel.