Nail prep
In a dry manicure/nail preparation for enhancements, apply ____________to remove surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on the natural nail plate.
nail dehydrator
Which is NOT a common material from which nail forms are made?
Glass
The two ways to create a nail extension are ______ and ______.
tips; forms
Which is most accurate of the difference between stiletto- and ballerina-shaped nails?
While both nails are long and tapered, stiletto nails come to a sharp point, and ballerina nails come to a point that is squared off.
The ______ should be located in the same place on all fingers.
arch
A(n) ______ is placed under the free edge of the natural nail and is used as a guide to build a nail extension.
nail form
Nail tips that do not have an overlay:
are not long-wearing and can break easily.
Which is an advantage of using nail forms to build nail extensions?
The nail that will be sculpted will be customized and natural-looking.
Your client tells you that they cannot decide between two nail shapes for their upcoming manicure. They ask you what the difference between oval and almond is. What do you tell them?
Oval and almond nails are very similar in shape, with the only exception being that almond-shaped nails come to a sharp point, whereas oval nails have a softly rounded point.
Where are nail extensions most likely to break?
The stress area
Which is true of nail dehydrators?
They are safe for the nail, so they can be reapplied if needed.
Which is not a reason for nail technicians to thoroughly understand nail tips and forms?
To be able to ensure a high-quality preservice procedure
Which of the following is a reason that some technicians use disposable nail forms over reusable nail forms?
Disposable nail forms adhere to the nail so they will stay in place if the client moves. Reusable nail forms do not stick to the client's fingers.
Which nail shape is long and tapers to a sharp point?
Stiletto
The point where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and becomes is known as the:
stress area.
What should you do if, while applying a nail tip, you accidentally touch or contaminate the freshly prepped nail?
Clean the nail again and reapply nail dehydrator.
Which scenario will most likely cause problems with the nail tip?
Using toenail clippers to trim the nail tip
What is one of the most popular services that the nail technician will do?
Apply nail extensions and enhancements
Which nail shape is sometimes referred to as a soft square?
Squoval
The _________ of the nail extension should be smooth without any glitches.
underside
The bonding agent used to secure the nail tip to the natural nail is called:
nail tip adhesive.
A __________ is any product added to the natural nail to increase strength and beauty.
nail enhancement
When performing a nail form application procedure, how do you know if the form is perfectly positioned?
When the form is snug under the free edge and is not crowding the hyponychium
Which nail shape is long and tapered to a square point?
Ballerina
Which is true of the length of nail extensions?
The middle, index, and ring fingers should all be the same length.