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this resin used to adhere the tip to the natural nail
what is nail adhesive
very tapered oval nail shape that comes to a point
what is almond shape
metal tool that is specifically designed to cut the plastic nail tip
what is tip cutters
servicing a nail enhancement a few weeks after the initial application
what is maintenance
extends the length of the natural nail
what is a nail extension
long and tapered nail shape with a sharp point at the end
what is a stiletto nail
tip that covers the entire nail , up to the cuticle.
what is a full coverage tip
strip of fabric cut to about 1/8 inch in length and applied across the stress line
what is a stress strip
enhancement product applied to the new growth of the nail
what is a fill or a backfill
nail prep product used to remove surface debris etc from the natural nail plate
what is nail cleanser
long and extremely tapered nail shape with a square edge. resembles a ballerina shoe
what is a ballerina shape
tip that is cut like a smile at the contact point
what is a french tip
made from a very thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave
what is a fiberglass wrap
pre molded nail made from ABS plastic
what is a nail tip
placed under the free edge of the nail and is used to guide the extension of the nail enhancement product past the fingertip
what is a nail form
curvature or arch of the nail when looking at the nail from the tip down the barrel
what is the c-curve
tip with a well that usually covers the entire apex area
what is a full well tip
any product added to the natural nail to enhance strength and beauty
what is a nail enhancement
form made of preshaped plastic or aluminum and can be cleaned and disinfected between clients
what are reusable nail forms
aka the arch. highest point on the nail
what is the apex
nail prep product that temporarily stops the nail from producing moisture and nail oils
what are nail dehydrators
the layer of nail enhancement product over the entire surface of the nail
what is overlay
nail form made of paper or mylar and is coated with an adhesive back
what is a disposable nail form
made from a thin natural material with a tight weave and becomes transparent when wrap resin is appplied
what is a silk wrap
very fine polymer powder that is either clear or heavily pigmented with color
what is dip powder
where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge
what is the stress area
any method of securing a layer of fabric on a nail to increase durability and strength
what is a nail wrap
aka an activator. help speeds up drying time of the resin
what is a resin accelerator
shallow depression in the nail tip. serves as a point of contact with the nail plate
what is the well
thicker viscosity resin
what is building resin
strong thin polyester film used to make nail forms
what is mylar
any group of products that are used to build strength and structure over a natural nail or nail tip.
what are nail resin systems
used prior to a nail enhancement service, prepares the nail plate and the cuticle without water
what is a dry manicure
resin and polymer and powder based system
what is dip systems
point where the free edge of the natural nail meets the the inside of the nail tip
what is the position stop
line where the free edge of the nail meets the nail bed
what is the stress line
nail tip that is usually altered at the well line to expose more of the natural nail
what is a partial well tip
common ingredient in nail dehydrators
what is butyl acetate
a colorless liquid acrylate monomer easily cured and used as a powerful fast acting adhesive
what is a nail resin
tip that has no well
what is a well less tip
is made of silk, linen or fiberglass.use to wrap a nail
what is a fabric wrap
underside of the nail extension
what is nail extension underside
you get a nice freebie!!!
what is i should go play the lottery!
colorless liquid acrylate monomer that is easily cured and used as a powerful fast acting adhesive
what is cyanoacrylate
structural correction of the location of the apex of the nail
what is rebalance
tough plastic used to make pre molded nail tips
what is acrylonitrile butadiene styrene or ABS
you get a nice freebie!!!!
what is my lucky day!
common ingredient in nail cleanser
what is isobutyl alcohol