Row 1
Be sure to choose an application brush that has the following qualities EXCEPT:
a. small
b. flat
c. square shape
d. nylon
square shape
Cosmetologists need a thorough understanding of light-cured gels because of all of the following, EXCEPT: a. Many clients request gel services. b. Soak-off gel polish services are one of the most requested services. c. Using a light-cured gel means you don’t need to know about the chemistry of gel products. d. Clients often become loyal to a business when they receive excellent service.
Using a light-cured gel means you don’t need to know about the chemistry of gel products.
Soft gels are also known as ______ gels.
soak-off
Alicia is gathering the supplies that she will need for a gel application. Which product should she get to extend the length of the natural nail?
nail tips
Elliott is gathering the supplies that he will need for a gel application. Which product should he get to improve the adhesion of gels?
gel primer
______ gels may have an inhibition layer.
finishing
Which gel should a cosmetologist use to overlay the natural nail or to create an extension?
building gel
How often should gel enhancements be maintained or removed?
every 2 to 3 weeks
When applying beads of gel, where should you start?
cuticle
What would you recommend to a client who has fragile nails and likes the look of traditional manicures?
gel polish
Which is true about gels in regards to temperature?
Gels are thicker when cold and runnier when warm.
What is the cure time for an LED lamp?
5 to 60 seconds
Typically, light-cured gels are not as hard as _____________ enhancements.
liquid and powder nail
__________ gels are thick-viscosity gels that allow the cosmetologist to build an arch or extension.
building
_______ gels are sometimes referred to as acrygel.
polymer
What is the chemical process that releases heat during the curing process of gels?
exothermic reaction
__________ gels create a high shine and can be used with other extension services, such as liquid and powder or dip nails.
finishing
____ gels are an alternative to traditional nail lacquers; they are available in frosted hues and creams.
Soak-off / Soft Gels
After applying a bead of gel to the nail, float it toward the ______.
free-edge
A client would need a strong product, such as a liquid and powder, for an extension that is ____ .
longer than the nail bed
What is also known as a pre-polymer and is a thick, gel-like, sticky acrylate that is between a liquid and a solid?
oligomer
What is the measurement of the thickness or thinness of a liquid and affects how that fluid flows?
viscosity
What is the linking of the oligomers together into a solid chemical-resistant material?
polymerization
In order to cure gels, a curing lamp must emit ______ light at the proper intensity to provide sufficient energy.
violet
Curing lamp LED bulbs produce wavelengths of optical light from.
365 to 405 nanometers