CHEMISTRY
Although most light cured gels are made from acrylates, new light cured gel technologies have been developed that use ___________.
Methacrylate
Bonding gel
UV or LED light needed to properly cure the gel nail enhancement
Light Curing Gel Lamp
What do UV bulbs emit to cure gel nail enhancements?
UV Radiation
How often should a client come for maintenance or removal of gel nail enhancements?
every 2 weeks.
A short chain of monomer liquids that is often thick, sticky, and gel-like and that is not long enough to be considered a polymer
This gel includes a thick consistency resin that allows the nail tech or cosmetologist to build an arch and curve into the nail.
Building gel
This has small, flat (oval) bristles to hold and spread the light cured gels. Usually, the bristles are SYNTHETIC
Application brush
How long does it take to cure gel nail enhancements using a UV Lamp?
What type of file should be used to remove gel nail enhancements?
180 Grit abrasive file
Urethane acrylate and Urethane methacrylate
This gel is thinner in consistency compared to building gels, allowing them to settle and level during the application process
Self-leveling gels
Designed specifically to improve adhesion of UV and LED gels to the natural nail plate.
Gel Primer or Bonding Gel
LED Lamps can cure what type of gel nail enhancement?
ONLY LED gel products
When preparing the nail plate for maintenance of the gel nail enhancements, what should you do?
Remove oils for better adhesion and retention with alcohol or the manufacturer recommended cleaner.
The chemical that initiates the polymerization reaction
Photoinitiator
This gel can be a building gel or self-leveling gels that inclide color pigments.
Pigmented gels
Includes pigmented gels for a one-color OR two-color service. This will also include a gel that created a gloss, depending upon the gel system that you choose.
Light cured Gels
How long does it take to cure a LED gel nail enhancement?
Cures in 15-20 seconds
For removal and maintenance of HARD UV and LED gels, how do you remove the enhancements?
They cannot be removed with acetone and have to be filed off.
What 3 things does it take to cause the gel to cure completely?
Resin, photoinitiator, and proper curing bulb
Gel Polish
Used to clean the inhibition layer off the nail surface.
Lint free wipe
How long is the bulb life in a LED lamp?
forever, LED lamp bulbs never need to be replaced.
When removing and preforming maintenance on SOFT UV and LED gel enhancements, how do you remove the enhancements?
Soaking of in acetone.