CMP CMP Nail Enhancement & Overlay Techniques 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the recommended method to remove acrylic nail enhancements without damaging the natural nail?
- Prying them off with a metal pusher
- Filing them completely off with a coarse file
- Soaking in acetone until soft, then gently pushing off residue (Correct answer)
- Cutting with nail nippers
Correct answer: Soaking in acetone until soft, then gently pushing off residue
Soaking acrylic enhancements in pure acetone dissolves the polymer, allowing gentle removal with minimal mechanical damage to the natural nail.
Question 2: Nail 'lifting' in an enhancement most commonly occurs because of:
- Incorrect nail polish color application
- Improper nail preparation and adhesion failure (Correct answer)
- Using too much nail primer
- Over-filing the free edge
Correct answer: Improper nail preparation and adhesion failure
Lifting is most commonly caused by inadequate nail preparation, such as failure to remove oils, moisture, or debris before application.
Question 3: Which tool is most appropriate for refining and shaping the surface of a cured nail enhancement?
- Cuticle nipper
- Buffer block
- E-file with fine-grit carbide bit (Correct answer)
- Orangewood stick
Correct answer: E-file with fine-grit carbide bit
An e-file with a fine-grit carbide bit provides precise control for shaping and smoothing nail enhancement surfaces efficiently.
Question 4: The 'C-curve' of a nail enhancement refers to:
- The length of the free edge
- The lateral curvature from side wall to side wall viewed from the tip (Correct answer)
- The curve from the cuticle to the free edge
- The degree of nail tip angle
Correct answer: The lateral curvature from side wall to side wall viewed from the tip
The C-curve describes the transverse arch of the nail enhancement from one side wall to the other, visible when viewing the nail from the free edge.
Question 5: During a fill or rebalance service on toenail enhancements, which area requires the most new product?
- The free edge
- The smile line
- The new growth area near the cuticle (Correct answer)
- The sidewalls
Correct answer: The new growth area near the cuticle
During a fill, product is applied primarily to the new nail growth gap at the cuticle area to restore balance and structural integrity.
Question 6: Methyl methacrylate (MMA) should NOT be used in nail enhancements because:
- It is too expensive to purchase
- It does not cure properly under lamps
- It causes serious nail damage, allergic reactions, and is banned by many state boards (Correct answer)
- It has an unpleasant odor
Correct answer: It causes serious nail damage, allergic reactions, and is banned by many state boards
MMA is prohibited by many state boards because it adheres too strongly to the nail, causes permanent nail damage, and triggers severe allergic reactions.
CMP CMP Nail Enhancement & Overlay Techniques 2
What is the recommended method to remove acrylic nail enhancements without damaging the natural nail?