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list of services legally allowed to perform in your specialty in your state
what is scope of practice
all permanent tools that are not implements taht are used to perform nails
what is equipment
this is 36 to 48" long, 16 to 21" wide. includes a drawer and a shelf
what is the standard size of a manicure table
sets of tools set up in advance,to be used in a service
what are service sets
tools used to perform your services, they are either multi use or disposable
what are implements
supplies used during a manicure that are meant to be used as a single use item.
what are materials
grit or higher. used for buffing, polishing, removing fine scratches
what are fine grit abrasives or 240 grit
used to add cross links to natural nail plate doesnt harm skin
what are dimethyl urea hardeners
combination of clear polish and protein, such as collagen. cannot be absorbed into the nail plate
what is protein hardener
designed to be absorbed into the nail plate to increase flexibility- to soften and moisturize skin
what are nail oils
contain ingredients designed to seal the surface of the skin around the nail, holds subdermal moisture in the skin.
what are nail creams
used during a manicure, creams,soaps,removers,etc
what are products
grit used for boards and buffers. quickly reduces the thickness of any surface
what are lower grit abrasives or 180 grit
grit used to smooth and refine surfaces. to shorten natural nails
what are medium grit abrasives or 150-180 grit
causing tiny unseen openings in the skin
what is microtrauma
curved line where the pink and white meet on a french mani
what is the smile line
tool with a solid handle with a rounded ball tip on each end that can range in size, used in nail art
what is a stylus
the ultimate pedicure foot bath- fully plumbed, whirlpool bath with an attached chair is called
what is a throne design chair
organic compound that has super hydrating effect on skin cells. is used in callus softeners to over moiturize and hydrate
what is urea
organic acid that originally derives from the bark of willow trees. it is anti inflammatory and breaks down fats and lipids
what is salicylic acid
potent liquids used to soften the callus. they are acidic and potentially hazardous.
what is a callus remover
thickened skin formed from excessive pressure on the foot
what is a callus
metal implement with a grooved edge used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate
what is a nail rasp
implement with a small scoop shaped end that allows for more efficent removal of debris from nails
what is a curette
an inorganic compound that degrades the protein in callus cells. works quickly to soften the callus for filing and reducing
what is potassium hydroxide
unique method of applying pressure with the thumb and index finger to hands and feet - employs the principals of accupressure and accupuncture
what is reflexology
plastic nail tips are made of this
what is ABS or acrylonitrite butadiene styrene
a layer of any kind of nail enhancement applied over a natural nail for added strength
what is an overlay
used to remove surface moisture and oil left on the nail plate
what is nail dehydrator
shallow depression on a nail tip. has point of contact with the nail plate
what is the well
used to make nail wrap resin-a specialized acrylic monomer, has excellant adhesion. polymerizes in seconds
what is cyanoacrylate
used to coat and secure fabric wraps to the natural nail and tips
what is nail wrap resin
any method of securing a fabric or paper on or around the nail tip for strength and durability. can also be used on natural nails
what is a nail wrap
what degree of angle do you use to apply nail tips with stop,rock and hold
what is 45 degrees
method used to apply nail tips to avoid bubbles and for proper adhesion.
what is stop,rock and hold
the point where the free edge meets the nail tip.
what is position stop
is made of silk, linen or fiberglass. used to cover natural nail or tip for durability
what is fabric wrap
thin, natural material with a tight weave. becomes transparent when wrap resin is applied. light weight and smooth
what is a silk wrap
closely woven,heavy material and is the strongest of the wraps, but is heavy and easy to see. used with polish
what is a linen wrap
very thin, synthetic mesh with a loose weave thats easy to use and penetrate with better adhesion, but not as strong as silk or linen
what is fiberglass wrap
this is temporary, not very durable, but one of the first wraps used
what is a paper wrap
aka activator- acts as a dryer, speeds up hardening. comes as a brush on bottle, pump spray or an aerosol
what is wrap resin acclerator
a chemical liquid that is mixed with a polymer powder for artificial nails.
a one celled unit called a molecule
what is monomer
branch of the acrylic family - includes monomer liquid and polymer powder used to form artificial nails
what are methacrylates
the action of using monomer liquid and polymer powder to form and sculpt the nails are called
what are sculptured nails
little strips of fabric cut to 1/8th of an inch and applied to weak spots are called
what are stree strips
structurally correcting the nail to ensure the strength and shape is in the proper placement
what is rebalanced
a term used for when nail enhancements need to be reserviced after the initial application of nails.
aka as fill or backfill
what is maintenance
substance formed by combining many small molecules into very long chain like structures.
powder used in artificial nails
what is a polymer
when monomer on a brush touches the polymer powder it creates a
what is a bead
chemical reaction that created the polymers- begins when the liquid touches the powder
aka curing or hardening
what is polymerization
additives designed to speed up chemical reactions. theyre added to monomer liquids to control timing
what are catalysts
found in polymer powders, when activated by the catalyst, this will cause the monomer molecules to permanently link together into polymer chains
what are intiators
process that joins together monomers to create very long polymer chains
aka polymerization reaction
what is chain reaction
used on the natural nail to assist in adhesion of the enhancement
what is nail primer
contains 1 1/2 times more monomer than polymer powder, and is considered the ideal amount to have
what is a medium bead
twice as much monomer as polymer makes what kind of bead
what is a wet bead
equal amounts of polymer powder and monomer make what kind of bead
what is a dry bead
the amount of polymer powder and monomer used to create a bead is called
what is mix ratio
initiator added to polymer powder that is used to start the chain reaction
what is benzoyl peroxide or BPO
area of the nail with the most strength, located at the center of the nail
what is the apex
runs straight from the cuticle, down the side of the nail to the end of the extension
what is the sidewall
a short chain of monomer liquid that is often thick and sticky and gel like. not long enough ro be considered a polymer
what is a oligomer
main ingredients used alone or together to create light cured nails
what are urethane acrylate and urethane methacrylate
chemical that initiates the polymerization reaction
what is the photoinitiator
tacky surface left on the nail after being cured
what is the inhibition layer
are removed by soaking in acetone 5 to 15 minutes
aka soakable, includes gel polishes
what are soft UV and LED gel
cannot be removed with a solvent
aka traditional nails
what are hard UV and LED gels
thinner viscosity that allows it to settle itself on the nail
what is self leveling gel
has a thick viscosity that is used to build an arch
what are building gels
increases adhesion to natural nail plate
what are bonding gels
amount of colored pigment concentration in a gel, making it more oe less easy to see through
what is opacity