Nail Art & Enhancement Systems Flashcards
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Which nail art technique involves using a thin brush to create hair-like strokes that mimic natural stone or marble veining?
Answer: Feathering/marbling with a liner brush
A fine liner or striper brush is used in a feathering motion to replicate the irregular, flowing veins seen in marble nail art.
When performing a nail sponge gradient (ombre) design, the sponge is used to:
Answer: Blend two or more colors at their edges by stippling
Stippling (dabbing/pressing) a sponge loaded with two overlapping colors blends them at the transition zone to create a soft gradient effect.
A client wants a fiberglass nail wrap applied. What is the primary purpose of the resin applied over the fiberglass mesh?
Answer: It saturates and bonds the mesh to the nail, adding strength and hardness
The resin (typically cyanoacrylate) saturates the fiberglass mesh, bonding it to the nail plate and creating a rigid, protective layer.
What is the recommended approach when a client has a pterygium (overgrown cuticle adhering to the nail plate) before enhancement application?
Answer: Gently push it back after soaking; never cut live tissue
Pterygium is live skin attached to the nail plate and must only be gently softened and pushed back—cutting it can cause injury and infection.
The 'zone 2' of the nail plate, in the context of acrylic application, refers to:
Answer: The stress area where the natural nail meets the free edge or tip
Zone 2 (the stress zone) is at the smile line/free edge junction where the nail bears the most mechanical stress and requires the thickest product layer.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a nail dehydrator versus an acid-free primer?
Answer: Dehydrator removes surface oils; primer creates a tacky layer for chemical adhesion
Dehydrators remove surface oils and moisture while acid-free primers create a tacky bonding layer between the nail plate and enhancement product.
When applying nail art foils, what product is typically applied to the nail first to allow the foil to transfer?
Answer: Foil adhesive or a tacky uncured gel layer
Foil transfers onto a sticky surface—either a dedicated foil adhesive or an intentionally undercured (tacky) gel layer pulls the metallic film off the foil sheet.