Nail Prep+Shapes
What nail shape is long and tapered to a sharp point?
After placing the nail tip where you want it, it is recommended that you hold it in place for _______ while the adhesive dries.
5 to 10 seconds
A _______ is placed under the free edge of the natural nail and is used as a guide to build a nail extension.
Forms
The arch of the nail is also known as what?
The apex
A ____ is used to extend the length of the natural nail
Nail extension
True or False... Nail dehydrators are safe and can be reapplied as needed
True
When applying the adhesive during a nail tip application procedure, the adhesive is applied where:
At the tip placement
Which is NOT a common material from which nail forms are made?
a.paper
b.plastic
c.glass
d.mylar
c.glass
What fingers should be the same length?
Middle, index, and Ring
A ____ is any product added to the natural nail increase strength and beauty
Nail enhancement
What is the difference between oval and almond nails?
Almond nails come to a sharp point, where oval nails are softly rounded
Nail tips that do NOT have an overlay?
Are not long-wearing and can break easily
Reusable nail forms must be...
Disinfected between every client
Describe the shape and structure of the apex
Which is NOT a reason for nail technicians to thoroughly understand nail tips and forms?
a. to be properly secure the form for sculpted extensions
b. to be able to properly prepare the nail for long lasting extensions
c.to be able to properly size tips to the clients nails
d. to be able to properly size tips to the clients nails.
c. to be able to ensure a high quality pre-service procedure 500
How long does it take for the natural nail oils to resurface?
10 minutes
True or False...... Using toenail clippers can cause problems to the nail tip
True
What is an advantage of using nail forms to build nail extensions?
The nail that will be sculpted will be customized and natural-looking
Where are nail extensions most likely to break?
The stress area
The two ways to create a nail extension are ______ and _____
Tips; Forms
What nail shape is long and tapered into a square point?
Ballerina nails
What is the most uncommon type of nail tips?
Double Well
True or False...
If the nail technician peels the paper form from the roll and places it on top of the free edge or natural nail or it will look correct and function properly?
False
shallow depressions that serve as the point of contact on the nail plate are known as______
Wells
What is one o the most popular services that the nail technician will do?
Apply nail extensions and enhancements 400