Vocabulary
Monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements created by combining monomer liquid with polymer powder.
What are sculptured nails?
A chemical reaction that is also known as curing or hardening.
What is polymerization.
Removes surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on the natural nail plate, both of which can block adhesion.
What is a Nail Dehydrator?
proper maintenance must be performed every ___ to _____ weeks, depending on how fast the client’s nails grow.
What is 2-3?
The nail is composed of a protein called __________.
What is Keratin?
Chemical liquid mixed with polymer powder to form the sculptured nail enhancement
What is Monomer Liquid?
The amount of monomer liquid and polymer powder used to create a bead.
What is the mix ratio?
Used to help adhere enhancements
What is a Nail Primer?
Artificial nail tips sizes range from 1-10. 10 is the __________.
What is Largest?
Odorless monomer liquid and polymer powder products have no odor but dry _________.
What is Slowly?
Powder in white, clear, pink, and many other colors that is combined with monomer liquid to form the nail enhancement
What is Polymer Powder?
A bead mix ratio with twice as much liquid as powder
What is a wet bead?
An oval or round style brush used in applying nail enhancements.
What is a Nail Brush?
How many zones is the nail surface divided into to apply acrylic ball placement?
What is 3?
The sidewalls and tip’s edge should be as thin as a ___________.
Also known as arch, is the area of the nail that has all of the strength, usually oval shaped and is located in the center of the nail.
What is the Apex?
The tacky layer created by odorless products.
What is an Inhibition Layer?
Pre- formed nail extensions made from ABS or tenite acetate plastic and are available in a wide variety of shapes, styles, and colors, including natural, white, and clear.
What are Nail Tips?
_ part monomer liquid + 1 part polymer powder = dry bead.
What is 1?
The best brush for use with acrylic products is made from this.
What is Sable Hair?
Medium grit (180 to 240) for natural nail preparation, fine buffing (350 grit or higher) for final buffing, lower-grit (180 or lower).
What are Abrasives?
Substances added to the liquid that speed up the chemical reaction between monomer liquid and polymer powder
What are Catalysts?
Used to extend the nail enhancements beyond the fingertip for additional length, often made of paper or Mylar and coated with adhesive backs.
What are Nail Forms?
180-240 grit is considered _____________.
What is medium grit?
Where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge.
What is the Stress Area?