Milady Chapter 17-21
The apex is usually what shape?
Oval
The specialized electronic device that powers and controls UV and LED bulbs to cure gel nail enhancements is known as a __________
UV or LED lamp
The term________ refers to the type of starting material that is used to create the most common UV gel's resins.
Urethane
Which of the following is a measurement of how much electricity is consumed by UV lamp?
Wattage
Odorless products harden more slowly and create a tacky layer called the ______________
inhibition layer
MMA creates the hardest and _________ nail enhancements.
Most rigid
When removing monomer and polymer enhancements, the client's nails should soak in the acetone for __________ or as long as needed to remove the enhancement product.
20-30 minutes
When using an airbrush machine, most nail professionals work at a pressure between_______. 45 and 55 psi 85 and 100 psi 15 and 20 psi 25 and 35 psi
25 and 35 psi
When applying UV gel, gently brush UV or LED gel into the finger nail surface, including the free edge, leaving a __________ inch gap around the cuticle and sidewalk area if the fingernail.
3/16
The C-curve of the nail enhancement depends on the C-curve of the natural nail, which is on average ____________ percent
35
Any art that protrudes from the nail falls into the _____ nail art category. Fantasy Design sculpture Embellishment 3D
3D
Which of the following is considered one of several standard UV bulbs?
9 watt
If you don't have the up gel manufacturer's recommended cleanser, you should use ____________ isopropanol or better.
99 percent
If your client returns to the salon often with her enhancements broken, it is recommended that you try_______
A UV gel with fiberglass
The metal band around the brush that helps to hole the bristles in place is called ______. A mandrel The heel A ferrule The banding
A ferrule
Oligo means
A few
When applying an acid-based nail primer, it is recommend that you use __________
A light dotting action
When you mix equal parts of two primary colors, you create _________. A secondary color A tertiary color A complementary color An intermediate color
A secondary color
Factors that will affect how well you perform during the licensing examination include your physical and psychological state, your memory, time management, and your _______. Stamina Awareness Academic skills Social skills
Academic skills
Soft UV gels are removed fairly easily with________
Acetone
All nail enhancement products are based almost entirely on the ingredients that come from the ________________ family
Acrylic
The _____ connects the handle of an airbrush machine to the compressor. Air hose Cap Release line Pressure regulator
Air hose
When performing a UV gel polish application over a monomer and polymer enhancement, it is recommended that you use ________ when applying the first coat of gel polish.
Ample pressure
To create designs of specific shapes when airbrushing, you can use ________, a thin plastic dream with a sticky back that is cute by a machine into various shapes. A model A precut diagram An airbrush stencil A blueprint
An airbrush stencil
Any element that can be applied to the nail as art is considered _________. An adhesive Adornment A decal An embellishment
An embellishment
Colors located beside each other on the color wheel are known as _________. Intermediate colors Tertiary colors Complementary colors Analogous colors
Analogous colors
The apex of the nail Is also known as the __________
Arch
UV building gels include any thick viscosity resin that allows the nail tech to build ________ to the fingernail.
Arch and curve
Compared to less opaque pigmented gels, more opaque pigmented gels typically ________.
Are thinner in viscosity
On the day of the test, it is not recommended that you ______. Relax and try to slow down physically. Review the material lightly on the day of the exam. Avoid monitoring the time to reduce your stress. Arrive early with a self-confident attitude.
Avoid monitoring the time to reduce your stress.
When monomer liquid is picked up by a brush and mixed with polymer powder, it creates what is known as a ________________
Bead
For traditional French manicure look, the nail bed (up to the free edge) is one color, such as pink, peach, or ________, and the free edge of the nail plate is another color such as white. Blue Green Beige Aqua
Beige
A liner brush is not specifically recommended for _______. Line work Outlining Blending Lettering
Blending
Which of the following is not an example of a Versatile design stoke? Comma Ribbon Branch Teardrop
Branch
During the _______, the competition director or head judge will review the rules and guidelines to ensure everyone understands them and is able to comply. Briefing Judging Application period Intermission
Briefing
Introducing air into the UV gel will reduce the strength of the cured gel and may lead to _____.
Bubbles and cracking
Acid based nail primer will dry to a____________
Chalky white
When performing a tow-color UV gel application, what is the next recommended step after removing the inhibition layer from the second layer of UV gel?
Check the fingernail contours
When performing a UV gel application over forms, you will need UV gel, primer, brush, lamp, lint-free cleansing wipes and _______.
Cleansing solution
A __________ resin is used for the one-color method of UV gel enhancement for clients who wish to wear colored polish or UV gel polish over the enhancement.
Clear
The light we see reflected from a surface is called _______ Ultraviolet light Infrared light Chromatics Color
Color
The nail plate will soften upon exposure to acetone and the scraping action could cause damage and alter the ________ of the fingernail.
Color
When the tip of a client's nail is light pink, the bottom is dark pink, the middle is a combination of the two colors, this is known as _______. Color blocking Color fading Marbleizing Swirling
Color fading
When applying 3-D art over nail polish, ensure the polish is ______ before continuing. Completely cured Completely dry Partially dry Pliable
Completely dry
Which of the following is not a part of the handle of an airbrush machine? Trigger Fluid nozzle Needle Compressor
Compressed
When a nail tech files a damaged section of a monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement and refills it with the appropriate products, it is called a __________
Crack repair
Using the wrong LED light source on gel polish could drastically affect the ______________
Curing of the polish
The special container used to hold the monomer liquid and polymer powder as you work is called a_____________
Dappen dish
To perform a two-color monomer liquid and polymer nail enhancement with forms, you will need nail dehydrator, nail forms, enhancement product, primer, abrasives, brushes, and,______________
Dappen dish
The process of reaching logical conclusions by employing logical reasoning is known as ______. Deductive reasoning. Conclusive reasoning. Presumptive reasoning. Deductive justification.
Deductive justification
The more paint you put on the very tip of the brush, the_______ the beginning of the stroke will be. Wider Deeper Narrower Thinner
Deeper
Nail ____________ remover surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on the natural nail plate
Dehydrators
MMA is widely used monomer with a long history of safe use in medical and ___________ products.
Dental
A spotter brush is also commonly known as a ________ Detailer Striper Fan Round
Detailer
When preparing for a nail competition, it is recommended that you first ______. Sketch out your ideas Determine what the theme is Practice with a model Put together your competition kit
Determine what the theme is
After filing a cured a UV gel enhancement, is it recommended that you use a _______ to remove any dust and filings from the nail.
Disinfected nylon brush
MMA __________ in product removers
Does not dissolve well
When applied correctly, airbrush paint appears __________. Bright and powdery Dull and powdery Bright and glossy Dull and glassy
Dull and powdery
Ethyl methacrylate monomer liquid is commonly reffed to as?
EMA
When complementary colors are applied side by side, they ________ each other, making each other stand out or pop. Enhance Stabilize Neutralize Minimize
Enhance
Which of the following is not one of the three versions of monomer liquid used in the nail industry?
Ethyl acrylic
In ______ competitions, the tech is limited only by his or her own imagination. Grand illusion Fantasy art Fanciful Dream vision
Fantasy art
Nail forms generally are not made of___________
Fiberglass
It is recommended that you select a _________ abrasive for smoothing when performing UV gel services.
Find
A medium-grit abrasive is not recommended for _________
Finishing filling of the nail
A _______ brush has a square tip with long bristles. Liner Flat Round Spotter
Flat
The ______ category includes all freehand painting techniques that are not raised. Flat art 3D art Fantasy art Design sculpture
Flat art
A nail tech should master the ______ technique and variations of it to stay competitive in the marketplace. Gold leafing French manicure Free-hand painting Air brush
French manicure
A dry mix ratio creates a bead that looks ____________on the brush
Frosted
The ideal airbrush systems for nail art are designed for _______ paint. High-gloss Fast-drying Gravity-fed Semi-gloss
Gravity-fed
Which of the following is NOT a primary color? Red Blue Green Yellow
Green
UV gels are typically not as________ as monomer polymer enhancement.
Hard
When UV gel enhancements cure, they___________
Harden to a solid material
The area in which the bristles meet the ferrule is called the ______ of the brush Belly Crust Tip Heel
Heel
The tacky surface left on the nail after a UV gel has cured is known as the_________
Inhibition layer
The amount of monomer liquid and polymer powder used to create a bead is called the __________
Mix ratio
The term _______ is a description used for nail art when more than one nail art medium is used to create a design. Flat art 3D art Mixed media Freestyle art
Mixed-media
What does nail primer do?
Improves adhesion of the gel product
When performing a UV gel maintenance service, after cleaning and dehydrating the fingernail, the next step is to ______.
Lightly brush the gel on the nail
Tertiary colors are known as _____. Secondary colors Analogous colors Intermediate colors Complementary colors
Intermediate colors
Compared to acne treatments, nail powder contain _____________
Less benzoyl peroxide
Gels commonly have ____________than monomer polymer nail enhancements.
Less odors
Gel polished contain ____________, cute under LED or UV light, and wear longer than traditional nail polish.
Less or no solvent
The initiators found in polymer powder, when activated by a catalyst will spring into action and cause monomer molecules to permanently link together into ____________
Long polymer chains
After the application of the two-color monomer and polymer enhancement, it is recommend that you file the underside of the nail extensions and then glide the abrasive over the nail with ________
Long, sweeping strokes
The "poly" in polymer
Many
Which term refers to a swirled effect created when you combine two or more colors while wet, and then mix them on the nail? Marbleizing Color blocking French manicure color fading
Marbleizing
In general, ____________beads are the ideal mix ratio for working with monomer liquids and polymer powders.
Medium
It is recommend that you mix 1 1/2 parts monomer liquid with 1 part polymer powder to create a_________bread
Medium
When performing a one-color monomer and polymer enhancement application, it is recommend that the first bead of monomer and polymer applied to the nail be______________
Medium-to-dry
UV nail enhancement ingredients are part of a subcategory of a chemical family called acrylates and __________
Methacrylate
After applying the first bead of product during a monomer and polymer enhancement application, you should use the ______________of your brush to press and smooth the product.
Middle portion
When performing a one-colored monomer and polymer nail enhancement application, it is recommend that you apply_________after using a pusher to push back the eponychium and filing to remove the shine.
Nail dehydrator
Which of the following do you need to perform a crack repair on a monomer and polymer enhancement, but not perform a standard monomer and polymer maintenance service?
Nail forms
You will not need which of the following items when creating crystal art on polish using embellishment? Nail forms Top coat Tweezers Brush-on adhesive
Nail forms
Nail dehydrator should be applied liberally to the ________only
Nail plate
When performing a monomer and polymer crack repair, you must apply ___________after applying nail dehydrator.
Nail primer to any exposed natural nail in the crack
Which of the following is an example of an absolute? Some Never Usually Little
Never
Methyl methacrylate (MMA) is not recommended for use on nails and is _____________ in some states.
No legal
Cured gel polish systems will____________ if the client hits her hands while the nail lacquer is still drying.
Not imprint or smudge
When two choices in a multiple-choice question are similar _____.
One is probably right.
UV gel resins react when exposed to the gel's recommend UV light because of a chemical called a_________
Photoinitiator
When creating crystal art on polish using embellishments, it is recommended that you ______ first. Place smaller crystals Apply a base coat Place larger crystals Allow adhesive to dry
Place larger crystals
Which type of nail form can be disinfected?
Plastic
Polymer powder is made using a special chemical reaction
Polymerization
Which term refers to how you hold the brush on the nail? Pressure Pull Position Push
Position
Unused monomer that has been removed from the original container should be ____________
Poured into an absorbent paper towel and placed into a plastic bag
During a UV gel application, it is important to keep the brush and gel away from sunlight, UV gel lamps, and full-spectrum table lamps to prevent _____
Premature hardening
Which term refers to the amount of force that an artist applied to the brush while stroking Pull Pressure Position Push
Pressure
Nail _____________is used on the natural nail prior to product application to assist in adhesion.
Primer
If UV bulbs are not changed regularly, service breakdown, skin irritation and ________ are likely to occur.
Product sensitivity
Some manufacturers make a____________that brushes on to cure the tacky inhibition layer that must be applied immediately after creating the odorless product enhancement.
Resin
The best nail brush to use with monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement products is composed of natural kolinsky,___________, or a blend of both
Sable
Before you can obtain a position as a nail tech you must first pass your regulatory agency's licensing examination and ________. Secure the required credentials from the applicable regulatory agency Network with industry professionals to determine job opportunities Schedule and complete at least six employment interviews Prepare a complete resume and employment portfolio
Secure the required credentials from the applicable regulatory agency
When performing a one-color UV gel application, after the first layer of gel has cured, it is recommended that you apply a small amount of ________.
Self-leveling UV gel
Which type of UV gel is used to enhance the thickness of other gels while providing a smoother surface than some other UV building gels?
Self-leveling UV gel
UV gloss gel are also called sealing gels, finishing gels or_______ gels.
Shine
MMA nail products do not adhere well to the nail plate requiring the nail technician to ____________ the surface of the nail.
Shred or etch
When performing a one-color monomer and polymer enhancement maintenance service, what should you do if there is excessive, loose nail-enhancement product and lifting?
Soak off the enhancement and start fresh with a new application
What is the recommended method for removing a soft UV gel application?
Soaking nails in soak-off solution, then pushing it off with wooden pusher.
When performing a one-color UV gel application on tips, use a ____________ cleanser to remove oils from the fingernail prior to apply the tips
Solvent-based
An important part of preparing for your licensing exam is maintaining good physical, emotional, and spiritual health, including ______. Sharp personal habits. Projecting a positive attitude. Excellent personal hygiene. Sound diet and eating habits.
Sound diet and eating habits
A catalyst is an additive designed to ___________ chemical reactions.
Speed up
Oligomers are typically thick, gel-like, and __________
Sticky
When acid-free primer dries on the nail, it will be _________
Sticky and shiny
The area where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge is known as the ____________
Stress area
The tool used to creat the marbleizing effect is called a ____? Style brunch Polish pen Pushed Stylus
Stylus
Which type of UV gel does not produce an inhibition layer?
Tack-free gloss gel
Red-violet and blue-green are examples of ______ Secondary Tertiary Complementary Analogous
Tertiary
The colors directly resulting from mixing equal parts of one primary color and one of its nearest secondary colors are called_______. Pastel colors Analogous colors Complementary colors Tertiary colors
Tertiary colors
A test-wise student is one who understands ______. The important if doing well in school The strategies for successfully taking tests The importance of attitude That going the extra mile makes a difference
That going the extra mile makes a difference
Nail art should be priced based on the cost of materials, time investment, the nail tech's level of expertise, the clientele, and _______ The area The salon's budget Salon decor Your financial needs
The area
The length of the nail extensions and engagements should be the same on _________
The index, middle, and ring fingers
In a French manicure, the cured line where the pink and the white color meet in the nail is called? Color differentiator Color separator The smile line The smile curve
The smile line
When performing a two-color bomber and polymer nail enhancement, use the tip of the brush to push ________into place and wipe the edge until a crisp rounded line is achieved.
The smile line
In test questions, the basic question or problem is know as _____. A query The stem A conundrum The root
The stem
The word HOLISTIC refers to _____. The whole you. The whole test. A complete scholastic experience. An integrated education.
The whole test
When performing a two-color monomer and polymer enhancement application, the application must be ___________
Thin
To create the smile line when performing a two-color UV gel application, you apply a coat of the white gel over the _______.
Tip and along the sidewalls
The very end of the bristles on a brush, farthest away from the handle, is referred to as the _______ depending on the style of the brush. Tip or chisel edge Belly or round edge Ferrule or flat edge Heel or box edge
Tip or chisel edge
If the curve of the tip does not match the curve of the nail and the tip is spread _________, then the tips could crack lengthwise Dow the center.
Too flat
A nail art element that does not have its own adhesive backing, you can adhere it with resin, tip adhesive, or _______. Tape Base coat Paste Top coat
Top coat
Which type of gel product is used to increase adhesion to the natural nail plate?
UV bonding gel
The special bulb that is used to cure UV gel nail enhancements is known as a ___________ bulb.
UV or LED
Ways to create client interest in nail art include displaying artful tips in a glass case or frame, inserting photos of creative nail art into a portfolio, and _______
Wearing beautiful nail art on your own nails
When performing a one-color UV gel application, it is recommended that the brush be _____________ when applying the bonding or priming material.
Wet
Nail polish looks _______ when all colors are reflected. Black White Red Blue
White
Which of the following is NOT a secondary color? Orange Yellow Green Violet
Yellow
Nail artistry with colored polymer powder is limited only by ___________
Your imagination
