Chapter 19

List and describe the basic techniques used in hand-painted nail art:

-pressure: amount of force that an artist applies to the brush while stroking -pull: pulling the brush to create more fluid line strokes -position: how you hold the brush on the nail

What are the classifications of color on the color wheel and what do they mean?

-primary: pure pigment that cannot be obtained from mixing any other colors together -secondary: mixing equal parts of two primary colors together -tertiary: mixing equal parts of one primary and one of its nearest secondary colors -complementary: colors located directly opposite of each other on the color wheel -analogous: colors located beside each other on the color wheel

Things to remember when introducing clients to nail art:

-schedule ample time for services and explain time requirements -price nail art appropriately for area and clientele -have tools, implements and supplies ready and easily accessible

How is UV gel used and applied when creating an inlaid design?

1. apply a thin layer of UV gel and cure for 2 minutes 2. pick up a small bead of UV gel, place at the end of the nail tip and smear from side to side 3. brush the gel from the tip to the back of the nail bed to create a faded look and cure 4. pick up a tiny bead of gel and place confetti or sparkles, etc. and cure 5. pick up a large bead of gel and overlay entire nail and seal the tip and cure 6. place a medium sized bead at the apex of the nail and use line of light to make sure it is smoothed out an cure 7. remove inhibition layer and apply UV gel top coat and cure 8. remove inhibition layer again and show client finished product

Nail technicians should have a thorough understanding of nail art because:

1. it can significantly increase your income in the salon 2. it can set you apart from the competition 3. it can assist in building a loyal clientele 4. it can inspire creativity and keep your daily work fresh and exciting

Name at least 5 benefits of participating in nail art competitions:

1. learning 2. travel 3. attending trade shows 4. networking 5. becoming inspired/motivated

Name 6 types of brushes used to paint flat nail art and describe their use:

1. round brush- most common, good capacity for holding paint 2. liner brush- detail brush preferred for line work, outlining and lettering 3. flat brush- useful for blending and shading 4. fan brush- blending and special effects 5. spotter brush/detailer- max control for intricate, detailed work 6. striper brush- efficient in long lines, striping effects, and animal prints

Use these steps to assist you in preparing for the competition:

1. theme 2. give yourself time to prepare 3. draw it out 4. time yourself 5. keep improving 6. be methodical 7. practice with a model 8. keep practicing 9. pack everything you need 10. get a good night's sleep 11. eat before the competition 12. arrive early

spotter brush

AKA detailer; short, round brush with little belly and a very fine point at the tip, this brush offers maximum control for intricate, detailed work

color fading

AKA graduation; when one color fades into the other, and the meeting point is a combination of the two

tertiary colors

AKA intermediate colors; colors from mixing equal parts of one primary color and on elf its nearest secondary colors

sink

AKA sinking; the settling and flattening out of a UV gel or other product while working

Most nail professionals work at a pressure between 15 and 25 pounds per square inch (psi)

FALSE; 25 and 35

When applying 3-D art over nail polish, you will want the polish to be dried for at least 1 minute before applying the art

FALSE; 3 minutes

When performing UV gel nail art, flash cure the gel by putting it under the UV light for 20 to 30 seconds

FALSE; 5-10 seconds

After finding out the rules, guidelines, and location of the competition you want to enter, you will only need to show up on time at the venue to participate

FALSE; After finding out the rules, guidelines, and location of the competition you want to enter, you will need to register and pay an entry fee

Nail art competitions create opportunities for everyone to compete in a specified category where the art and theme of the nails are part of the judging criteria

FALSE; Nail art competitions create opportunities for licensed professionals or nail students to compete in a specified category where the art and theme of the nails are part of the judging criteria

The briefing, usually held the day before the competition, is the time during which the competition director or head judge will review the rules and guidelines to ensure that everyone understands them and is able to comply

FALSE; The briefing usually occurs 15-30 minutes before the start of the competition, and is the time during which the competition director or head judge will review the rules and guidelines to ensure that everyone understands them and is able to comply

If you are duplicating a piece of art on every nail, create the entire item on each finger, one at a time

FALSE; The duplicated piece of art, such as a flower, should be created on every nail before adding the next part, such as the leaves. This improves speed and consistency

The closer you place the airbrush to your practice paper, the wider and softer the line will become

FALSE; The farther you pull the airbrush away from the practice paper, the wider and softer the lines will become

Trade shows are a vital part of our industry and an important platform for nail professionals to recruit new salon clients

FALSE; Trade shows are a vital part of our industry and an important platform for nail professionals to gain knowledge and continuing education

When creating an animal print design, such as zebra stripes, pull the striper brush across the nail from the center to the edge

FALSE; the brush is pulled across the nail toward the center in a slightly wavy motion

After the airbrush handle is free of paint, you can assist in drying the airbrush paint by spraying clean air over the nail

TRUE

Creating a competition kit will mean listing every product you will or might use and packing it to take to the competition

TRUE

Inlaid designs are created when nail art is sandwiched between two layers of product while the nail enhancement is being formed

TRUE

Monomer liquid and polymer powder art does not hold well on a clean natural nail unless you prep and prime the nail to receive this overlay

TRUE

Nail competitions are very popular and prestigious events in the nail industry

TRUE

Nail polish looks white when all colors are reflected. The color that we actually see depends on which colors are reflected and which are absorbed

TRUE

Putting your nail art on display for your peers will give you invaluable feedback on where you need to improve and where you stand in comparison to the highest standards of the industry

TRUE

Rules and guidelines are provided for each competition so that one understands what the competition allows and does not allow

TRUE

The handle is where the paint is fed and released and what you will hold in your hand when working

TRUE

The term "mixed media" describes nail art in which more than one nail art medium is used to create a design

TRUE

There are novice and veteran competitions, student and professional categories; sometimes, levels of competition experience are a factor in entering a category

TRUE

There are online and photo competitions which are a reasonably stress-free way to try your hand at competing

TRUE

We see black when no color is reflecting from a surface. Black nail polish absorbs light that hits its surface and none is reflected back to our eyes

TRUE

When creating 3-D designs, where you want the design to stand up and have crisp, clear lines, you will use a very dry bead of monomer liquid and polymer powder

TRUE

When performing a two-color fade, coating the nail with white paint first will give your colors a brighter appearance in the finished look

TRUE

When you are not using the airbrush, you may want to use the cap to protect the needle

TRUE

When you wish to fade colors together, you will use a very wet bead of monomer liquid and polymer powder

TRUE

When performing a French manicure, use a tiny bit of white polish to polish the end of the nail to seal it

TRUE; polishing the free edge and tip will seal it and prevent chipping

For balance when adding connecting flowers or leaves, always place the center of the new piece between two petals of the main flower

TRUE; this placement procedure will create better balance of the art

What has a honey-like consistency?

UV gel

color wheel

a color guide that illustrates and identifies the primary, secondary, tertiary and complementary colors

french twist

a competition where you may use pink, white, clear, and glitter products to produce a unique twist on the french manicure look

mixed media

a description used for nail art when more than one nail art medium is used to create the design

competition kit

a kit you must take with you containing all products you will use or might use in a competition

fantasy art

a nail art category or competition where all art mediums are allowed and the only limitation is imagination

french manicure

a nail art technique where the nail bed is one color (usually pink, peach or beige depending on client's skin tone) and the free edge of the nail as another color, usually white

flat art

a nail category that includes all freehand painting techniques that are flat, not raised

soak-off gel polish

a pigmented, light-cured soak-off gel that has a thin enough consistency to be packaged in a nail polish bottle

airbrush stencil

a pre-cut sheet of clear, thin plastic with a sticky backing that is cut by a machine into various shapes or designs; any variety of paper, lace, mesh, fabric or other material can be used as a stencil

marbleizing

a swirled effect when you combine two or more colors together when wet and mix them on the nail with a marbleizing tool known as a stylus

All airbrushes work on the same principle; they combine _______ and paint to form an atomized spray, which releases extremely tiny droplets that are spray-painted onto the nails

air

The ___________ attaches to the handle and will connect to the compressor

air hose

gravity-fed

an airbrush system designed to pull the paint into the airbrush using gravity

3D art

any art that protrudes from the nail

heel

area where the bristles meet the ferrule

The predominant tonality of an existing color is referred to as _____________

base; The base color is the main color (predominant tonality) of an existing color, even though that color may have additional colors in it

Explain the use of dry and wet monomer liquid and polymer powder beads on the creation of nail art:

can be used to create 3 dimensional flowers or fade up to 6 or 7 colors as thin as paper to create a sunset back drop for an inlaid design

If the airbrush has a ____________ , it may be located on top of the airbrush or attached to the side of the airbrush for holding paint.

color cup

complementary colors

colors located directly opposite each other on the color wheel

secondary colors

colors resulting from mixing equal parts of two primary colors; the positions opposite to the primary colors on the color wheel

analogous colors

colors that are located beside each other on the color wheel; these colors blend well together and are beautiful when one fades into another

striper brush

comes in various lengths, this brush is extremely long and flat, having only a few fibers, incredibly efficient when creating long lines, striping effects and animal prints

Primary and secondary colors that are positioned opposite each other on the color wheel are considered to be ____________________

complementary

color blocking

creates blocks or sections of color on the nail

List the types of embellishments on nails:

crystals, rhinestones, stripping tape, foils, feathers, crushed shells, gems, confetti, stickers, decals, appliqués, beads, etc.

Creating 3-D art using monomer liquid and polymer powder will require the usage of the following five products: colored polymer powder, monomer liquid, lint-free wipes, brushes, and _____________

dappen dish

inlaid design

designs inside a nail enhancement that are created when nail art is sandwiched between two layers of product while the nail enhancement is being formed

What are the most effective ways to introduce nail art to clients?

display art samples on: tips in a glass case or frame, in a photo gallery or portfolio, your own nails, etc.

fan brush

flat brush with bristles or hairs spread out like a fan, most commonly used for blending and special effects

The airbrush handle consists of the _________ , needle, cap, trigger, and paint well.

fluid nozzle

What techniques, using nail polish, can be used to create interesting nail art?

french manicuring, color fading, color blocking and marbleizing

The ideal airbrush systems for nail art are designed for _________ paint, which uses gravity to pull the paint into the airbrush.

gravity-fed

What is the best airbrush system to use for nail art?

gravity-fed

What is the complementary color to red?

green

All airbrush machines consist of three basic parts; the _______ , air hose, and compressor.

handle

rules and guidelines

information provided for each competition so that one understands what the competition does and does not allow

ferrule

metal band around the brush that helps to hold the bristles in place

belly

mid-section of the bristles

You can ruin the polish if you stroke the surface too many times with a brush wet with ________________

monomer liquid

round brush

most common and versatile style of brush and has a very good capacity for holding paint

design sculpture

nail enhancements that have inlaid designs and are produced using either monomer liquid and polymer powder or UV gel products

At the tip or end of the airbrush handle, there is a small cone-shaped fluid nozzle that a tapered ____________ fits into

needle

nail art competitions

opportunities for licensed professionals or nail students to compete in a specified category where the art and theme of the nails are part of the judging criteria

The 3 secondary colors are:

orange (1:1 red and yellow), green (1:1 yellow and blue) and violet (1:1 red and blue)

3-D art can be used over any nail enhancement product, polish, or ___________

paint

The further the needle is drawn back, the more _________ that is allowed to come through the opening.

paint

flash cure

placing a wet UV gel product under the UV light for 5-10 seconds to slightly cure and avoiding sinking

Three basic techniques to master for hand-painted nail art are: pressure, pull, and ___________

position

primary colors

pure pigment colors that cannot be obtained from mixing together other colors

The 3 primary colors are:

red, yellow and blue

What are the tertiary colors:

red-orange, red-violet, blue-violet, blue-green, yellow-green, and yellow-orange

Round brush VS flat brush

round brushes have a pointed tip while flat brushes have a chiseled edge

Colors achieved by mixing equal parts of two primary colors are called ____________colors

secondary

The perfect bead is smooth, round, and ___________

shiny

flat brush

square tip with long bristles which gives it added flexibility, this brush is useful for blending and shading

Some of the most versatile brush strokes include:

the "comma," "C," leaf, "S," ribbon, and teardrop

pressure

the amount of force that an artist applies to a brush while in the stroke motion while applying nail art

smile line

the curved line where the pink and white meet on the nail

color

the light seen reflected from a surface

pull

the technique of pulling a liner or other brush across the surface of the nail to create a fluid line

position

the way that a brush is held to create nail art; the brush can be positioned straight up-and-down or laid flat and pulled across the nail surface

Nails are usually judged on:

theme, color, structure, and degree of artistic difficulty

stylus

tool with a solid handle and a rounded ball tip on each end that can range in size; an excellent tool for marbleizing or dotting small circles of color on a nail

When the ___________ is pressed and the needle is drawn back, the airbrush begins to release paint

trigger

briefing

usually 15-30 minutes before the start of the competition, during which the competition director or head judge renews the rules and guidelines to ensure everyone understands and is able to comply

tip or chisel edge

very end of the bristles on a brush farthest way from the handle

liner brush

very good detail brush and is preferred for line work, outlining, and lettering

Gold, orange, red, and yellow colors are considered to be ______________ tones

warm

Synthetic bristles are best used for ____________

water-based paint

A ________ , also called a reservoir, is a hole in the top of the airbrush, where drops of paint are placed

well