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An___ is a type of nail enhancement product that hardens when exposed to a UV light source. |
UV gel |
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Nail enhancements based on UV curing are similar to ____. |
Methacrylates |
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UV gel enhancements that rely on ingredients from a chemical family called _____, a subcategory of the monomer liquid and polymer powder family. |
Acrylates |
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Like wraps and monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements, UV gel can contain ____but they rely on a related form called _____. |
Monomer liquid. Oligomer |
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What does the term oligo mean? |
A few |
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What is the concept of oligomer? |
A short chain of monomer liquid that is often thick, sticky and gel-like. Too short to be polymer. Between polymer and monomer. |
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Traditionally, UV gels rely on a special type of acrylate called ____, while new UV gel systems use ______. |
Urethane Urethane methacrylates |
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The term ____ refers to the type of starting material used to create the most common UV gel resins. |
Urethane |
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A chemical called ____ causes UV gel resins to react when exposed to the UV light and initiates polymerization reaction. |
Photoinitiator |
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After the nail plate is properly prepared, each layer of product that is applied requires exposure to UV light to ____ or harden. |
Cure |
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Describe the one colour method for applying UV gels. |
The method where one colour of the UV gel is applied over the entire nail surface and used for clients who want coloured Polish or overenhancements. |
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What is viscosity? |
How thick a liquid is. How fast it runs. |
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____ are used to increase adhesion to the natural nail plate, similar to a monomer liquid and polymer powder. |
UV bonding gels. |
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What is UV self leveling gels used for? |
They are thinner than bonding gels and they allow UV gels to settle and level during application and enhance the thickness of overlay |
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What gel is helpful when repairing a break or crack in a client's enhancement and closely resembles monomer liquid and polymer powder nails? |
UV building gel polish |
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What is inhibition? |
The tacky layer left on the nail after the gel has cured. |
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What is opacity? |
The amount of coloured pigment concentration in a gel, making it more or less difficult to see through. |
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_____ are used to hold and spread UV gel. |
Brush ( synthetic with small flat bristles.) |
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What type file would you use for a natural nail preparation? |
Medium abrasion. 180 grit. |
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___ is the measure of how much electricity a lamp consumes. |
Wattage. |
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What is a UV light unit? |
A specialized electronic device that powers and controls UV lamps to cure UV gel nail enhancements. |
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UV lamps come in what watts? |
4,6,7,8,9!! |
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How often should UV bulbs be changed? |
2-3 times per year. |
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What are some results of failing to regularly changing UV lamps/bulbs? |
1) service breakdown 2) skin irritation 3) product sensitivity |
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What watt is the most common UV lamp? |
Nine |
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What year did UV Polish evolve? |
2000 |
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Soft UV gels are also known as_____. |
Soakable gels |
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Traditionally UV gels connot be removed with ____, they must be _______. |
Solvent. Filed off the natural nail |
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What is the second layer of gel called? |
UV building gel |
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How do you contour a UV enhancement? |
Bevel down, filing at a 45° angle from top centre to free edge. |
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How do you remove dust and filing from the nail? |
With a clean and disinfected nylon brush. |
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Why must you use caution when filing gel nails? |
They are softer and file easier. To avoid injury or cracking. |
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How do you apply the sealer or finishing layer of UV gels to prevent lifting? |
Brush it lightly over the entire nail surface and under the natural nails free edge. Don't touch the skin. |