CHAPTER 29 UV GELS

Curing

The process that makes UV gel nail enhancements different from other nail enhancements.

One-color method

Applying gel over the entire surface of the nail.

Removing UV gel enhancements

Reduce thickness with a medium to coarse abrasive, then soak in acetone or remover.

9-watt

The most common UV lamp on the market.

Inhibition layer

The tacky surface left after UV gel cures.

Synthetic brushes

Used to hold and spread UV gel products.

Monomer polymers

The family of ingredients UV gel enhancements rely on.

Self-leveling gels

Gels used to enhance the thickness of other gels.

Wattage

The measure of how much electricity a UV bulb consumes.

Monomers

The liquid ingredients contained in UV gels.

UV gel primer

Product used to improve adhesion of UV gels to the natural nail.

UV gels

Urethane acrylate and urethane methacrylate are used in making them.

UV gel maintenance

Usually performed every two to three weeks after application.

Soft UV gels

Gels that can be removed easily with acetone.

Medium/fine abrasive

Used to contour UV gel nails.