chapter 28 monomer & polymer nail enhancements

monomer liquid and polymer gel enhancements

(Sculptured nails)

Created by combining a chemical known as monomer liquid mixed with polymer powder to form a nail enhancement

Monomer liquid

Chemical mixed with polymer powder to form the sculptured nail enhancement

Polymer powder

Powder in white, clear, pink, and many other colors combined with monomer liquid to form the nail enhancement

Monomer

One unit called a molecule

Polymer

Substance formed by combining many small molecules (monomers) into very long chainline structures

Polymerization

(Curing or hardening)

Chemical reaction that creates polymers

Initiators

Found in polymer powder, when activated by a catalyst, will spring into action & cause monomer molecules to permanently link together to long polymer chains

Chain reaction

(Polymerization reaction)

Process that joins together monomers to create very long polymer chains

Mix radio

Amount of monomer liquid and polymer powder used to create a bead

Nail primer

Used on natural nail prior to produce application to assist in adhesión; chemically bonds enhancement products to the natural nail

grit

Refers to how many grains of sand are on fill per square inch

Shiner

Multi-sided buffer (400/1000/4000 grit) used to create high shine on natural nail or nail enhancement when no polish will be worn

Nail forms

Used as a guide to extend nail enhancements beyond the finger tip for additional length

Dappen dish

Special container that holds monomer liquid and polymer powder

Apex

( Arch) area of the nail that has all The strength

Stress Area

Part of nail enhancement where natural nail grows beyond the finger and become the free edge, this area needs strength to support the nail extension.

Smile line

Curved line where pink & white meet on a French manicured nail

Sidewall

Line of nail enhancement running straight from cuticle down the side or wall of the nail to the end of the extension

Nail extension underside

Actual underside of nail extension

Odorless monomer liquid and polymer powder products

Nail enhancement products that have little odor, most be used with dry mix ratio (equal parts liquid and powder in bead)

3D nail art

Describes any art that protrude from the nail

Inlaid designs

Designs inside a nail enhancement