CHEMISTRY
What additives are added to monomer liquid to speed up chemical reaction and control the set or curing time?
catalysts
A _____ abrasive is used for initial shaping of the perimeter of the nail, refining the overall surface shape of a nail enhancement, or for smoothing the surface before buffing.
medium-grit
Masks are designed to prevent inhalation of excessive dust, but they offer no protection from _____.
vapors
The _____, also known as the arch, is the area of the nail with the most strength, oval-shaped, and located in the center of the nail.
APEX
How long does it take to regrow a fingernail?
How long does it take to regrow a toenail?
4-6 months
9-12
What is the substance found in polymer powder, that when activated by a catalyst, will spring into action and cause monomer molecules to permanently link together into long polymer chains?
initiators
For natural-looking nails, product application near the eponychium, sidewalls, and free edge must be _____.
thin
When applying nail enhancements, surface moisture and natural oils left on the nail plate will _____.
block adhesion
_____ are created when nail art is sandwiched between two layers of product while the nail enhancement is being formed.
inlaid designs
What happens if you come to class and are not prepared? (no book, kit etc.)
You'll get sent home and take an absence.
The ingredients in two-part monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement systems belong to a branch of the acrylic family called _____.
methacrylates
A _____ abrasive is used for finish filing, refining, and buffing.
fine-grit
_____ is a widely used monomer with a long history of safe use in medical and dental products, is fine for making bulletproof windows and shatterproof eyeglasses, but is extremely unsuitable for use in artificial nail liquids.
MMA
When using the brush to shape the enhancement on the free edge area, use _____.
the middle portion of the brush (belly)
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Your team is in charge of writing an inspirational quote every day this week on the board. :)
What is formed by combining many small molecules (monomers) into very long, chain-like structures?
polymer
What product is used on the natural nail prior to product application to assist in adhesion and serves to chemically bond the enhancement product to the natural nail?
nail primer
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Draw 2 current holiday pics on the board.
(the other team will judge whether your team should get the points) :)
During removal, monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancements should be soaked for _____.
20 - 30 minutes
Polymer powder is made using a special chemical reaction called _____, also known as curing or hardening.
polymerization
The initiator added to polymer powder to start the chain reaction of curing the nail enhancement is _____. (what is it?)
benzoyl peroxide
The amount of polymer powder and liquid monomer used to create a product bead is called the _____.
mix ratio
Odorless products harden more slowly, which creates the tacky layer called the _____.
inhibition layer
A _____ C-curve is the average in most salons to ensure the optimal structure and strength to the nail.
35-percent
Use of a nipper to clip away loosened nail enhancements can _____.
damage the nail plate