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
