Key Terms & Chemistry
The liquid portion of acrylic systems.
What is monomer?
Used to dehydrate the nail and prevent acrylic from lifting.
What is primer?
First step before any acrylic application.
What is sanitize and prepare the nails?
Used to mix and apply acrylic.
What is an acrylic nail brush?
Product vapors must be handled with this.
What is proper ventilation?
The powder portion of acrylic systems.
What is polymer powders?
The best mix ratio for a bead (not too dry or too wet).
What is a medium ratio?
Enhancements should not touch this area of the nail.
What is the skin or cuticle?
The best brush shape for acrylic application.
What is oval or round?
Nail enhancements must not be applied over this.
What is broken or infected nails?
The chemical reaction that hardens acrylic.
What is polymerization?
Twice as much liquid as powder.
What is a wet bead/ball?
The area of the nail with the most strength.
What is the apex?
The container used to hold monomer liquid.
What is a dappen dish?
Tools must be cleaned and disinfected using this.
What is an EPA-registered disinfectant?
A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction.
What is a catalyst?
Too dry of a bead leads to this problem.
What is poor adhesion or brittleness?
Used to shape the enhancement after it has hardened.
What is a nail file?
Used to remove surface shine from the natural nail.
What is a fine abrasive or buffer?
Monomer should never be stored in this container.
What is an unmarked container?
Type of bond formed when acrylic hardens.
What is a cross-link?
The amount of liquid monomer and polymer powder used to create a bead/ball.
What is the mix ratio?
Acrylic should be maintained every __ weeks.
What is 2 to 3 weeks?
The most important thing to do for your brush every time it touches acrylic powder.
What is wipe your brush?
This is used to soak off acrylic during removal.
What is acetone?