CCP Nail Art & Enhancement Systems 2

Question 1

Which monomer is most commonly used in liquid-and-powder (acrylic) nail enhancement systems?

Accepted Answer

Ethyl methacrylate (EMA)

Answer

EMA is the industry-approved monomer for acrylic nail enhancements; MMA is banned by the FDA for use on nails due to safety hazards.

Question 2

A client's gel polish is lifting at the sidewalls after one week. What is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Improper nail prep and cuticle removal

Answer

Lifting at the sidewalls is almost always caused by product touching the skin or inadequate cuticle/debris removal during nail prep.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a nail dehydrator applied before enhancements?

Accepted Answer

Remove surface moisture and oils to improve adhesion

Answer

Dehydrators remove surface moisture and oils, creating a clean, dry surface for better product adhesion.

Question 4

When applying a nail tip for an extension, where should the tip's contact area (well) end relative to the natural nail?

Accepted Answer

No more than halfway up the natural nail plate

Answer

The tip well should cover no more than half the natural nail plate to preserve nail integrity and allow proper blending.

Question 5

Which type of nail file grit is best suited for filing natural nails without causing damage?

Accepted Answer

180–240 grit

Answer

180–240 grit files are fine enough to shape natural nails without excessive abrasion or thinning the nail plate.

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