monomer liquid and polymer nail enhancements
what are sculptured nails?
where monomer liquid and polymer powder are stored
what is a cool dark area?
the first step to one color nail enhancements
what is cleaning nails and removing polish?
arch; area of the nail that has all the strength
what is the apex?
the most common name for monomer liquid and polymer powder combination
what is acrylics?
implements that cannot be reused and must be thrown away after use
what is single use implements
the last step to nail enhancements
what is apply hand cream and massage?
line of the nail enhancement that runs straight from the cuticle down the side or wall of the nail to the end of the extension
what is sidewall?
chemical that cannot be used to perform nail enhancements due to its toxicity
what is MMA?
pre formed nail extensions adhered to the tip of the natural nail with a fast set resin to extend the length
curved line where the link and white meet each other on a french manicured nail
what is the smile line?
curing or gardening, a chemical reaction that creates polymers
what is polymerization?
buffer used to create shine on natural nail
what is a shiner ?
part of the nail enhancement where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge. this area needs strength to support the bail extension.
what is the stress area?
found in polymer powder, when activated by a catalyst, will spring into action and cause monomer molecules to permanently link together into a long polymer chain
what is initiator?
refers to how many grains of sand are on a file per square inch
what is grit?
the actual underside of the nail extension