Tips and Forms

Nail Shape/Prep

100

What nail shape is long and tapered to a sharp point?

Stiletto

200

True or False

Nail dehydrators are safe and can be reapplied as needed

True

300

What is the difference between oval and almond nails?

Almond nails come to a sharp point while oval nails are softly rounded?

400

How long does it take for the natural nail oils to resurface?

10 minutes

500

What nail shape is long and tapered into a squared point?

Ballerina nails

Tip Application

100

After placing the nail tip where you want it, it is recommended that you hold it in place for ______ while the adhesive dries.

5 to 10 seconds

200

When applying the adhesive during a nail tip application procedure, the adhesive is applied where?

At the tip placement

300

Nail tips that do NOT have an overlay?

Are not long-wearing and can break easily

400

True or False...

Using toenail clippers can cause problems to the nail tip

True

500

What is the most uncommon type of nail tips?

Double well

Form Application

100

 A ______ is placed under the free edge of the natural nail and is used as a guide to build a nail extension.

Forms

200

Which is NOT a common material from which nail forms are made? 

a. Paper

b. Plastic

c. Glass

d. Mylar

c. Glass

300

Reusable nail forms must be...

Disinfected between every client

400

Which is an advantage of using nail forms to build nail extensions? 

The nail that will be sculpted will be customized and natural-looking

500

True or False...

If the nail technician peels the paper nail form from the roll and places it on top of the free edge or natural nail it will look correct and function properly?

False

Nail Structure

100

The arch of the nail is also known as what?

The apex

200

What fingers should be the same length?

Middle, index, and ring.

300

Describe the shape and structure of the apex.

Oval and at the center of the nail.

400

Where are nail extensions most likely to break?

The stress area

500

Shallow depressions that serve as the point of contact on the nail plate are known as...

Wells

Basic Knowledge

100

A _______ is used to extend the length of the natural nail.

Nail extension

200

A _______ is any product added to the natural nail to increase strength and beauty.

  

Nail enhancement 

300

The two ways to create a nail extension are ______ and _______.

Tips; Forms

400

What is one of the MOST popular services that the nail technician will do?

Apply nail extensions and enhancements

500

Which is NOT a reason for nail technicians to thoroughly understand nail tips and forms?

a. To be able to properly secure the form for sculpted extensions 

b. To be able to properly prepare the nail for long lasting extensions 

c. To be able to ensure a high-quality pre-service procedure 

d. To be able to properly size tips to the client’s nail 

c. To be able to ensure a high-quality pre-service procedure