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26 Cards in this Set
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Nail Wraps |
woven materials that are applied to the natural nails or nails with tips to add strength
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Fiberglass
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synthetic fiber that is loosely woven & is almost invisible once applied, strong & sturdy
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Silk
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natural fiber that is tightly woven, recommended for shorter nails with ridges
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Linen
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thicker fabric that remains visible on the nail after application
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Glue Fill
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2 week wrap maintenance (only resin is replaced)
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Bonder Gel
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bonding agent that helps the product adhere to the nail plate
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Sealer
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thinner gel product, applied after shaping & balancing to finish the nails with a high shine
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Nail Tips
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plastic, nylon or acetate fingernail shaped extensions that are applied to the natural nail using a nail adhesive
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Tip Well
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area that adheres to the natural nail plate
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Position Stop
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a ridge underneath the nail tip where the free edge of the natural nail fits into place
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Tip Well Types:
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full well- long natural nail
half well- short natural nail |
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C Curve
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the horizontal curve of the nail from sidewall to sidewall
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Contact Area
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portion of the nail where the tip will is adhered to the nail plate
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Sidewall to Sidewall
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nail tip needs to fit the width of the nail
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Nail Adhesive
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type of glue or bonding agent used to adhere bail tips to the natural nail
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Balancing
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the nail consists of filing & shaping the nail
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Coarse File
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80-120
removing length removing excess product |
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Medium File
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130-240
shaping refining surface |
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Fine File
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250-900
shaping refining surface |
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Extra Fine File
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1000-4000
smoothing surface shining |
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Areas of the Nail
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zone 2- thickest
zone 1 & 3- thin zone 4-6- blend to natural nail zone 7-9- blend to parameters of nail |
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Finishing
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buffing of polishing to achieve the final look before a client walks out of the door
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Zone 1
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free edge, thin
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Zone 2
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stress area/apex, thickest
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Zone 3
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cuticle area, thin
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Overlay
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applying product over the natural nail
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