Nail Prep
Prepares cuticle and nail plate without soaking them in water
Dry Manicure
What are nail resins made from
cyanoacrylate
What is the most common type of nail wrap
Fabric Wrap
What two products are used for a dip application
polymer and dip powder
What is the stress area
Where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge, needs extra product for strength
Remove surface debris, moisture, and oils on the natural nail plate; isobutyl alcohol
nail cleanser
Cyanoacrylates with a thicker viscosity are known as
Building Resin
What is a stress strip
a fabric strip about 1/8 inch long that is applied across the stress line, or the line where the nails free edge meets the nail bed
What is the definition of a dip system
A resin - and polymer powder- based system in which the resin absorbs the powder to create a hard coating over the nail
What is the apex
the highest point of the nail, also known as the arch
Temporarily stop nails from producing moisture and natural oil; made from butyl acetate
Nail dehydrator
Some resins may be so viscous they require a resin accelerator to cure. What does the accelerator do?
speeds up the resins dry time
How does a nail wrap provide strength
It adds an extra layer of structure for strength and durability
Can you use a UV or LED light to speed up the drying process
No
What is the C-Curve
a nail's natural curvature
What are the steps for preparing the natural nail extensions
shape nails, push cuticles, clip them, buff nail, scrub with cleanser, nail dehydrator
How do you remove resin systems from nails
Soaking in acetone
How do you maintenance nail wraps
apply the enhancement to the new nail growth, commonly referred to as a fill or backfill, and structurally correct the apex's location to balance and prolong its strength , shape, and durability, referred to as rebalancing
Steps of a dip enhancement service
Perform a wet or dry manicure, polish the base resin onto the nail, then dip or pour powder over the nail,dust off excess powder and apply a second coat of each, apply an activator to help it dry, apply top coat resin
What percent is a C-Curve average
35%
10 minutes
What is a nail resin system
Groups of products that include nail resin to build strength and structure over a natural nail or nail tip
How do you apply a nail wrap enhancement
apply resin to the nail, lay fabric over the nail, use small scissors to trim fabric to size, use a thin coat of resin to penetrate the fabric so it will appear almost invisible
How do you do a French manicure with dip powder
dip only nail tip into powder, after dipping into the white quickly dip into a pink nude color
Why is the nail's apex created at the stress area
Adds enough strength to the nail so the other parts can be comfortably thin