Category 1
What term is used to describe any product added to the natural nail to increase strength and beauty?
nail enhancement
What would you use to provide strength, structure, and support to a nail?
overlay
What tool is designed so it does not put pressure on the nail tip as it is being cut?
tip cutter
Almond nails are similar to what other nail shape?
oval
What nail type resembles a long, skinny carrot?
stiletto
What is the last step in preparing the nail for nail extensions?
applying the nail dehydrator
What is placed under the free edge of the natural nail and used as a guide to extend the nail enhancement product beyond the fingertip to add additional length?
nail forms
What is an advantage of nail forms?
They create natural-looking nail extensions.
What nail type would you allow the form sides to come straight out from the natural nail grooves and open to a large circle?
round
When should you shape the nail tip?
before you blend down the contact area
In both a dry manicure and a basic manicure, there are several steps that are the same. Which step differentiates a dry manicure from a basic manicure?
The nail needs to be soaked.
When buffing the nail, be sure to buff down to the _____
lateral folds
What is the term used to describe a shallow depression of a nail tip, which serves as the point of contact with the nail plate?
well
What is the area where the nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge called?
stress area
The highest point in the nail is known as what?
apex
How would you make sure nail enhancement products can adhere properly to the nail plate?
Make sure the nail is clean and free of moisture and oil.
What is a pre-molded tough plastic made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene called?
nail tips
How would you make sure that a nail enhancement is comfortable to wear?
Make the nail enhancement thin.
Resin systems are easily removed. True or False
True
Resin and nail wraps are perfect for repairing damaged nails
fabric
Misha is applying a nail resin and would like to speed up the time it takes to dry. Misha should use a resin with a thin viscosity. True or False?
True
The following are true about nail resin systems EXCEPT: a. Nail resins are used alone. b. Nail resins provide flexibility. c. Nail resins build strength. d. Nail resins can be used on the nail tip
a. Nail resins are used alone.
_____ can be used to repair a nail, as an overlay to strengthen natural nails, or to strengthen a nail tip application.
Nail wraps
A resin _____ assists in speeding up the dry time of the resin.
accelerator
What is a resin-and polymer-powder-based system in which the resin absorbs the powder to create a hard coating over the nail?
dip system