Nail Enhancements

Practice flashcards covering key concepts related to nail enhancements, including terms, definitions, and processes.

A plastic pre-molded nail shape that is adhered to the natural nail.

Nail tip

The glue that is used to adhere the tip to the nail.

Nail tip adhesive

A product applied to the natural nail to help remove moisture and prevent the growth of bacteria.

Dehydrator

The overlay that uses fabric over the nail.

Nail wrap

The overlay that uses a liquid and powder.

Acrylic overlay

The thick adhesive that is applied over the wrap material.

Resin

A product that speeds up the hardening time of the resin.

Accelerator

The strongest nail wrap material.

Linen

This nail wrap is made of a looser weave mesh material.

Fiberglass

The maintenance service where the product is applied to the nail's new growth.

Fill

A small strip of fabric used to strengthen the weak area of the nail.

Stress strip

A small piece of fabric used to cover a crack in the nail.

Repair patch

The product used to remove a nail wrap.

Acetone

The grit used to buff out the natural nail.

Medium-fine grit

The liquid used in an acrylic overlay.

Monomer

Another name for acrylic overlays.

Sculptured nails

Another term for acrylic powder.

Polymer

The most common colors for polymer powders.

White, clear, and pink

The product used to help enhancements adhere to the natural nail.

Nail primer

The best nail brush to use during an acrylic service.

Sable bristle brush

The container where the monomer and polymer are put after removal from their containers.

Dappen dish

The nail file used to create a high shine.

3-way buffer

The high point of the nail with the greatest strength.

Apex

The area that grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge.

Stress area

The tacky layer created by odorless products.

Inhibition layer

The light used to cure gel nails.

UV or LED light unit

How hard gel enhancements are removed.

Filed off the natural nail

The type of products to use when removing polish from acrylic enhancements.

Non-acetone products

What to do if you see signs of a nail fungus or possible disease.

Refer client to a physician

What to do prior to applying a gel enhancement.

Lightly buffing the natural nail

The reason for cracking and lifting of the gel enhancement.

Improper curing

The main ingredient in UV gel enhancements.

Urethane acrylate