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This dish holds a minimal amount of product for one service use
Acrylic nails are nail enhancements that are based on mixing together which two substances?
Monomer Liquids and Polymer Powders
Creating polymers can be thought of as a chain reaction. This is also known as:
Polymerization
Art that protrudes from the nail is called:
3-D Nail Art
What does monomer mean?
Many Units
A bead mix ratio can be described in three ways:
Dry, Medium, Wet
When using odorless monomer liquid and polymer powder products, the tacky layer on top of the nail is called the ________ layer.
Inhibition
What is the best way to apply liquid and powder nail enhancements?
Using a natural hair brush.
Which of the following are reasons cosmetologists should have a thorough understanding of liquid and powder enhancements: Choose 3
A. Liquid and powder nail enhancements are lucrative services.
B. Liquid and powder services are the simplest nail enhancement to create.
C. Liquid and powder nail enhancements are popular services.
D. Knowing how to work with nail enhancement materials allows you to perform the service safely.
A. Liquid and powder nail enhancements are lucrative services.
C. Liquid and powder nail enhancements are popular services.
D. Knowing how to work with nail enhancement materials allows you to perform the service safely.
______ cause monomer molecules to permanently link together into long polymer chains.
Initiators
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.
What is the ratio needed for odorless monomer liquid and polymer powder products?
Dry
What are designs inside a nail enhancement created by sandwiching nail art between two product layers?
Inlaid Designs
Which type of file would you use for the initial shaping of the perimeter of the nail?
Medium-grit
What is the initiator that is added to the polymer powder?
Benzoyl Peroxide
A 2-week maintenance service is known as what?
Backfill
Which type of file would you use for thinning an enhancement and preparing for a refill?
Coarse-Grit
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.
What should you do when a client wants a nail enhancement removed?
Soak the nails in acetone.
The top, tacky layer on the nail can be rolled off or filed away with what type of abrasive?
Medium-Grit
How do you properly store monomer liquid and polymer powder products?
Store monomer liquid products separate from polymer powders in a cool, dark area.
There are three versions of monomer used in the nail industry. Which is not recommended and is illegal in most states?
Methyl Methacrylate
When purchasing an electric file, why is it important to purchase a machine specific for fingernails?
Other models could damage nails.
There are three versions of monomer used in the nail industry. Which is the industry standard?
Ethyl Methacrylate
Monomer liquid and polymer powder products can be used in four basic ways. Which of the following is not one of them?
A. over the sidewall as a reinforcement
B. on the natural nail, as a protective overlay
C. on a form to create a sculptured nail extension
D. to create small works of art on top of or inside a nail enhancement
A. over the sidewall as a reinforcement