Gel Polish
When removing polish, the top layer of the gel is filed off with a ________ to ________ grit file.
100 to 180
Dip powder nails are a hybrid of ______, _____ and _______, and sometimes ____.
wraps, liquid and powder, gel systems.
The finished look of L&P is very similar to gel enhancements; however, they are ___________ and less _________ than gel.
harder, flexible
It's important to keep the nail _________ to keep the product from moving.
level
What does the term viscosity refer to?
thickness or thinness of a product.
What is the layer that is sticky and remains on the nail after curing?
inhibition layer
Most dip systems use ____________ (like wraps) to adhere a fine-grain powder to the nails for color and/or strength and an ______________activator to cure it.
resin, activator
True or False
L & P services are recommended for repairing broken nails?
True
Gels are mainly made of _____________, short chain version of a polymer.
oligomers
What are nail adhesives created to be compatible with?
the keratin in the nail
What are the two types of lights (bulbs) used for curing?
LEB and fluorescent bulbs
True or False
Much like a wrap system, dip powder systems are typically used to extend the length of the nail without tips.
False
True or False:
Typically, ethyl methacrylate is used as the primary monomer in the liquid.
True
While a polymer may have thousands or millions of monomer links, an oligomer consists of anywhere form _______ to ____.
5 to 500
What type of overlay fabric is used in nail wraps?
silk, fiberglass, linen or nylon
In gel polish remover, what is also included in the formulation besides dissolving the polish?
Hydration
What is the removal process required for this system?
Soaking the nails in a solvent to soften.
Two types of cross-linking monomers are ________ and ___________ are commonly used.
Dimethacrylate and Trimethacrylate.
photo initiators
After applying fabric to the nail, how many additional layers are applied with resin?
2 to 3
What is the purpose of a primer?
Helps ensure better adhesion
Brush cleaners, which are a liquid solvent, are also known as ________________?
What is used to speed up the chemical reaction?
Catalysts
What type of gel is applied on top of the gel nail causing it to self-level, or spread evenly on its own?
sealer/finishing gel
Nail wraps are also used to ____________.
repair longer nails that crack.