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30 Cards in this Set
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Acrylic (methacrylate) nail enhancements are created by combing over monomer liquid with:
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Polymer powder
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As monomer liquid absorbs a polymer powder, the product formed at the tip of the brush is referred to as a:
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Bead
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The initiator added to polymer powder is:
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Benzoyl peroxide
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To prevent product contamination, a dappen dish should have:
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A tightly fitted lid
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The type of glove recommended for nail salon services is:
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Nitrile polymer
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The bead of product for shaping the free edge should have a:
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Medium consistency
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What types of primers are most often used today? |
Acid-free and nonacid primers
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When applying nail primer, the brush should hold enough product to treat how many nails? |
Two or three |
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After service, what should you you do with used monomer?
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Pour it into a paper towel |
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The ______ is the area of the nail that has all of the strength.
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Apex
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A properly-worn dust mask will protect you from:
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Dust only
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In the maintenance service:
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The apex of the nail is removed
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Catalyst: |
Are added to monomer liquid to control the set time. |
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Polymer powder is available:
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In many colors
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What refers to one unit called a molecule.
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Monomer
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What is a substance formed by combining many small molecules into very long chain-like structures.
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Polymer
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A(n) _______ is a substance that starts the chain reaction that leads to the creation of very long polymer chains
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Initiator
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A ________ is a bead created using equal amounts of liquid and powder.
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Dry bead
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A ________ is a bead created using twice as much liquid as powder.
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Wet bead
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A _______ is a bead created using one-and-a-half times more liquid than powder.
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Medium bead
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What is placed under the free edge and is used to extend the nail enhancements beyond the fingertip for additional length.
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Nail form |
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The area where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge is called the:
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Stress area
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The area on the side of the nail plate that grows free of its attachment is called the:
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Sidewall
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The term ________ refers to an entire family of thousands of different substances, all of which share important, closely related features.
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Acrylic
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Polymerization is also known as:
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Hardening
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What abrasive would be MOST appropriate for final buffing? |
360 grit
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After a monomer liquid and polymer powder service, you should wipe the dappen dish with _________ before storing it in a dust-free location.
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Acetone
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Nail extension undersides should:
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Match in length from nail to nail |
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The apex is usually:
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Oval-shaped and located in the center of the nail
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Odorless products must generally be used with a ___________ mix ratio.
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3 Dry
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