Nail Enhancements and Advanced Nail Art Flashcards
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In monomer liquid and polymer powder systems, what is the substance that speeds up the chemical reaction of hardening?
Answer: Catalyst
A catalyst is an ingredient added to the monomer liquid to control the curing time. It speeds up the chemical reaction by causing the initiators in the polymer powder to start the chain reaction of polymerization. This process causes the product to harden.
The apex, or arch, of a nail enhancement is the area with the most strength, typically located where?
Answer: In the center of the nail
The apex is the highest point of the nail enhancement and provides the most strength. It is strategically placed in the center of the nail, covering the stress area where the natural nail and the free edge meet. Proper placement of the apex is crucial for the durability and longevity of the enhancement.
What is the primary purpose of a UV or LED bonding gel in a gel enhancement system?
Answer: To increase adhesion to the natural nail
A bonding gel is a thin gel layer applied to the natural nail before the building gel. Its primary function is to increase adhesion and ensure a strong bond between the natural nail plate and the gel enhancement. This step is critical for preventing lifting and ensuring the service lasts.
The maintenance service to fill in the new growth of a nail enhancement is commonly called a:
Answer: Rebalance or Fill
A rebalance, also known as a fill or a backfill, is a maintenance service performed every two to three weeks. During this service, the new nail growth at the cuticle is filled in with new product, and the entire enhancement is reshaped and rebalanced to maintain its structural integrity and appearance.
Which nail art technique involves dropping beads of polish onto water and swirling them to create a design?
Answer: Water Marbling
Water marbling is an advanced nail art technique where drops of nail polish are placed on the surface of room-temperature water. The colors are then swirled with a tool to create a marble-like pattern, and the nail is dipped into the design to transfer it onto the nail plate. It creates intricate, one-of-a-kind designs.
Polymerization is the chemical reaction that creates polymers. In the context of nail enhancements, this process is also known as:
Answer: Curing or hardening
Polymerization is the process in which monomers link together to form long chains called polymers. In the salon, this chemical reaction is what causes the nail product to harden. This hardening process is commonly referred to as curing.