LIGHT
Some manufacturers have these lamps with LED & UV bulbs inside allowing you to switch the light for specific products
What are dual lamps?
Clients love to get this type of gel for their crystal-clear appearance and strength
What are hard gels?
These types of gels allow users more control during application because it doesn't soften until pushed into place or harden until cured
What are polymer gels?
Additional chemicals used to transform gels from a liquid to a solid because gels are too thick on their own
What are photoinitiators?
Consists of uncured gel and/or leftover solvents that create a tacky surface on a nail after gel cures?
Whats an inhibition layer?
A specialized electronic device that powers and controls bulbs to cure gel nail enhancements
What is a curing lamp?
These types of gels vary in viscosity
What are bonding or base gels?
This product hardens immediately, so client can resume daily tasks right after the service
What is gel polish?
Also known as cross-linking, is the process by which oligomers link into a solid chemical-resistant material
What is polymerization?
Keep in mind during client consultation when discussing hard gels, if the extension edge will be longer than the nail bed, it is best to choose a stronger product such as ____
What is liquid and powder
Some clients feel more comfortable with gel services using LED bulbs than with UV bulbs for this reason
What is reduced light exposure?
This type of gel is hard and clear with a high-gloss or matte finish and used as a top coat or when color is not desired
What is finishing gel?
This type of gel allows you to build an arch or extension
What is building/builder gels?
This removes 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?
Gels must be maintained this often, depending on how fast a client's nails grow
What is 2-3 weeks?
If this product ___ in a brush, the brush is ____
What is cures & ruined?
These gels are used for building or sculpting nail extensions
What are thick-viscosity gels?
This product is strong enough for extensions but not LONG extensions
What are hard gels?
Gels are temperature sensitive and are ___when cold and ___when warm
What is thicker & runnier?
non-self-leveling gel adds this to the fingernail more than a self-leveling gel
What is thickness?
Gel nails can generate heat during this process making it uncomfortable for clients
What is curing process?
These gels include color pigment and when created with thick viscosity are called gel paint to be used in detailed nail art
What are pigmented gels?
This product does not have a very strong odor
What is monomer-free shaping liquid?
To remove this product besides soaking, wrap each nail with cotton and foil
What are soft gels?
These types of gels are usually hard gels
What are pigmented gels?