Nailed It!
pre molded nails shaped from a tough plastic
What are Nail Tips
where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge.
what is the stress area
covers the entire apex area and usually covers more than half of the nail plate
what is a full-well tip
A curved shaped form placed under the natural nail's free edge and used as a guide to extend the nail enhancement product beyond the fingertip to add additional length.
what is a nail form
this procedure prepares the cuticle and nail plate without soaking them in water.
what is a Dry Manicure
the process of layering a nail enhancement product over the nail's entire surface to provide strength, structure and support is alled
what is an Overlay
a group products that build strength and structure over a natural nail or nail tip
what is a nail resin system
covers the entire nail up to the cuticle. mostly used to create a very temporary nail extention.
what are full coverage tips
these are cut like a smile line at the contact point. some have partial well and some are well-less
What are french tips
where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge
what is the stress area
a cyanoacrylate that is thin in viscosity, making it better at adhesion and curing time.
what is Nail glue
the maintenance service where you apply the enhancement product onto the new nail growth to structurally correct the apex's location to balance and prolong its strength, shape, and durability
what is a fill or backfill
The nails curvature or arch, when looking at the nail from the tip down the barrel.
what is the c-curve
A fabric strip about 1/8 in long that is applied across where the nails free edge meets the nail bed
what is a stress strip
A colorless liquid acrylate monomer made from cyanoacrylate that is easily cured and used as a powerful, fast acting adhesive
what is a Nail Resin
a shallow depression that serves as the point of contact with the nail plate
what is a well
a very fine polymer powder that is either clear or heavily pigmented with color
what is dip powder
a metal tool specifically designed to cut tips without pressure
what are tip cutters
a method of securing a layer of fabric or paper on a nail to increase its strength and durability.
what is a nail wrap
the point where the nails free edge meets or stops inside the well
Position stop
Assists in speeding up resin dry time
what is a resin accelerator
the highest point in the nail. it is oval shaped and located in the center of the nail
what is the Apex
these are the five types of nail tips
what are; fullwell, partial well, well-less, full-coverage, and french
what are the steps in preparing the natural nail for extensions
what is; shape the nail, push back the cuticle, remove the dried cuticle from the nail plate, gently buff the nail
nail dehydrators are commonly made from a chemical called
what is butyl acetate