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type of nail enhancement product that hardens when exposed to specific types of light
What is a light-cured gel?
the process by which oligomers link into a solid chemical-resistant material
What is Polymerization?
this light is needed to cure light-cured gels is produced at around the 400 nm mark
What is Violet?
These gels very in viscosity
what are bonding or base gels?
uncured gel and/or leftover solvents that create a tacky surface on a nail after a gel cures
What is an inhibition layers?
learning about gel products' chemistry helps choose the best products to use on each client by considering their safety and suitability
What is a reason you should have a thorough understanding of light-cured gels?
a chemical reaction which releases heat.
what is exothermic reaction?
These lights radiate light inside the lamp so all nails are equally exposed in ranges from about 320 to 400 nm.
what is UV florescent bulbs?
These gels allow you to build an arch or extension
What are building gels?
a hard clear gel with a high-gloss or matte finish, is used to complete the gel service
what is a Finishing gel?
a thick, gel-like, sticky acrylate between a liquid and a solid.
What is an oligomer?
A way to control the heat spike when using a light-cured gel on the nail
what is remove the hand from the light for 5 to 10 seconds if the client feels the increase in heat ?
Some clients feel more comfortable with gel services using LED bulbs than with UV bulbs because of this
What is reduced light exposure?
adds more thickness to the fingernail than does a self-leveling gel
What is a non-self-leveling gel?
This is used to remove surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on the natural nail plate that can impair a gel's adhesion.
What is a nail cleanser?
a type of oligomer that has excellent adhesion and a lower sensitivity risk.
What is an urethane methacrylate oligomer?
Bulbs of a curing lamp must emit this type of light at the proper intensity to cure light-cured gels.
What is Violet?
Hard gels are strong enough to build these
What are nail extensions?
These gels are advantageous because they do not soften until the technician pushes them or brushes them into place
What is a polymer gel?
primarily used for natural nail preparation, including contouring and shaping
What are Abrasive files and buffers with a medium-grit?
used for building or sculpting nail extensions
What are thick-viscosity gels?
LED bulbs create a light that must shine this way on a light-cured gel for it to cure
What is directly?
These are formulated to overlay the natural nail.
Soft gels
These type of gels are usually hard gels
What are pigmented gels
When a service is complete do this to protect your application brush from light exposure.
What is cover your application brush from all light sources?