Nail State Board- Nail Technology Procedures

Monomer and polymer

Forming an acrylic involves using:

Primary

The three pure color in the color universe are known as which type of color?

The natural nail

When creating gel overlay, gel primer is applied to:

*Tip well

*The area of the nail tip that adheres to the natural nail plate is the:

*File away product in that area.

*What should you do if you observe cracks in the nail during the analysis phase of artificial nail maintenance?

*From lowest number grit to highest number grit.

*What type of file(s) should be selected when balancing artificial nails?

Without soaking the nail.

A basic "waterless" manicure is performed during artificial nail preparation, meaning that it is performed:

Creates a crisp, perfectly straight line.

A benefit of using striping tape when creating nail art is that it:

Airbrush

A compressor moisture trap and hose are all parts of the type of nail equipment chalked a(n):

Speed dry

A drying agent used to help polish dry faster us called:

Acetone

A highly flammable liquid solvent that is typically used to remove nail polish on the fingernails is called:

Petrissage

A message movement that consists of light or heavy kneading is called:

Cuticle nipper

A metal instrument with two blades that is used to trim excess cuticle and hangnails is called a:

Disinfected after every service.

A nail rasp need to be?

Fungal infection

A nail technician should avoid performing a service on a client with the following condition?

Nail preparation solution

A product used to remove and other products from the nail before applying polish is called:

Reflexology

A type of massage method that involves using pressure on specific points of the hands and feet is known as:

Paraffin

A type of wax used to moisturize and soothe the hands and feet is called:

Red Blue Yellow

According to the law of color, which are the three colors are pure?

Filing and shaping the nail.

After determining the nail plate is free of signs of infection, what step should be performed next, before cuticle care?

Overlay

Applying an artificial nail product over the natural nail or a nail tip is a type of application known as a(n):

Flat and parallel to the nail.

At what angle should the electric file bit be held against the nail when working on top of the nail?

Stroke Pregnancy Swelling

Avoid performing massage manipulation son. Pedicure client with the following conditions:

*Shaping the nail

Balancing the artificial nail consists of filing and:

Oval Point Square

Basic nail shapes?

French manicure

Covering the free edge of a nail with white polish is performed during a:

Moving from corner to center of free edge.

Describes the proper movement when using a nail file?

Sanitizing the client's hands.

During an artificial nail preparation procedure a visual analysis of the hands must be performed right after:

Prebooking

During the Completion Phase scheduling the client's next appointment right after their service is a practice known as:

Split nails

During the professional evaluation, which of the following conditions should a nail technician take note if?

Agreement

During which phase of service is the cost of service usually discussed?

Ask, Analyze and Assess

During which phase should a new client fill out a Client Consultation form?

Nail dryers

Electrically powered device that use air or light to dry the nails are known as:

Mold Food Animal saliva

Examples of environmental Allergens:

5-10 Minutes

Feet should be soaked in the foot bath for approximately:

Grit

Files usually contain a certain number of granules per square inch that is known as:

Blending

Filing an artificial nail to smooth out uneven areas between the zones is known as:

Buffing to a shine

Finishing the artificial nail involves polishing or:

Pink and white acrylic nails.

Four-week acrylic nail maintenance applies only to which type of artificial nail service?

A circular motion

Friction is a massage movement that uses:

Curing light

Gel products are typically cured using a(n):

"what would you like to accomplish today?"

Good way to start a guided conversation with a client during the Ask, Analyze and Assess Phase?

1/16" away from cuticle

How far from the entire cuticle should the polish be applied?

Six

How many tertiary colors are known according to the law of colors?

Half of the nail plate

How much of the nail plate should the tip well cover?

Straight with rounded corners

How should toenails be clipped in order to avoid ingrown nails?

Gel Wrap Acrylic

Major artificial nail systems:

Hands and fingernails

Manicure refers to the cosmetic care of the:,

A base for overlays

Nail tips are commonly applied to create:

Nail tips

Nylon or plastic fingernail-shaped extensions adhered to the natural nail are called:

Client comfort

One of the goals of the Delivery Phase is to ensure:

Medical history

Questions about the client's allergies, medications and health conditions are contained in the:

Orange Green Violet

Secondary colors?

Completion

Soliciting feedback from your client is done during which phase of service?

Freehand nail art

The application of water-based paints or polish onto the surface of the nail using a variety of brushes is known as:

Shorten the nail.

The coarse side of an emery board is used to:

Remove oils from the nail plate and dehydrate the nail.

The function of the nail preparation solution is to:

C-curve

The horizontal curve of the nail from sidewall to sidewall is referred to as the:

Completion

The last phase of the five phases of service is Known as:

Provide a guide when creating sculptured nail tips.

The main function of nail forms is to:

Protect the nail from damage or infection.

The main purpose of proper artificial nail preparation is to:

Chemical exfoliation

The process of using natural substances along with other ingredients to cause a chemical reaction to remove dead skin cells is known as:

Welcome the client

The purpose of the Greeting Phase?

Moisture trap

The reservoir that catches or collects moisture produced by the compressed air traveling through the airbrush is called a:

Position stop

The ridge underneath the nail tip where the free edge of the natural nail fits into place is called the:

Position stop

The two important structural feature of a nail tip include the tip well and the:

Cream

The two types of cuticle conditioners are oil and:

Striper brush

The type of brush that has very few long bristles and is used to create line designs is called a:

Electric

The type of file that comes with a motor and hand piece and holds different types of bits is a (n):

Cuticle remover

This product, used to soften the cuticles should not be left on the cuticles for more than 10 minutes:

Service record

This section in the Client Consultation form allows the nail technician to document a client's past services and products used:

Nail adhesive

This type of glue is used when applying nail tips to the natural nails:

Sloughing lotion

Two examples of manual exfoliants used during a pedicure service are foot scrub and:

Carbide Diamond Buffing

Types of an electric file bit?

Service record Personal information Medical history

Typical Client Consultation form?

C-curve Contact area Sidewall to sidewall

Used in sizing a nail tip to the natural nail?

Washing and sanitizing hands.

Visual analysis of the hands should be performed right after.

Shake hands firmly Offer a friendly smile Welcome the client warmly

Ways to greet a client professionally and respectfully:

Disinfection container

What container is designed to hold disinfection solution?

Remove stains and discoloration on the nail plate.

What is the function of the nail bleach?

*Remove oils and debris from the nail plate.

What is the last step a nail technician should perform during artificial nail preparation before moving on to an artificial nail service?

Top coat

What product is used to seal the colored polish and help prevent the polish from chipping?

Accelerator

What product should be applied after resin is placed on the nail during a nail wrap overlay?

Nails are placed under curing light.

What step is performed after a layer of gel is applied to the nail during a gel nail service?

Pushing off the artificial nail product.

What step is performed right after soaking the nails in artificial product remover during an acrylic nail removal service?

Massage movements on arm and hands.

What step should be performed bright before applying polish to the fingernails?

Orangewood stick

What supply item can be used to clean up excess polish from the sidewalls and cuticle area?

Non-acetone

What type of polish remover is recommended to remove polish from artificial nails?

A product statement

What you tell your client about the feature or benefit of a product is called:

Allowing dropper to touch client's skin.

When applying cuticle conditioner directly from the bottle with a dropper, what should be avoided?

Free edge of the natural nail.

When applying nail tips, adhesive is applied to the tip well and also the:

1/16" smaller than the nail.

When applying wrap fabric, its size should be approximately:

Word-of-mouth

When client's pass along a recommendation to friends about their service, this is an example of:

During their first visit

When do the client's usually receive Consultation forms?

A fine, less abrasive file

When identifying how fine or coarse the grit are on a nail file, Remember that a very high grit number will indicate:

A woodsy or fresh scent

When performing a male manicure, keep in mind that most men prefer:

*Barrel-shaped

When preparing pink and white gel nails for a four-week fill or backfill, which type of bit is recommended?

Cotton-tipped Orangewood stick.

When pushing back cuticles during a child's manicure use less pressure and a:

Curette

When removing debris from the nail margins during a pedicure, use this spoon-shaped metal instrument.

Use the bead to create a smile line.

When sculpting Zone 1 during a pink and white acrylic nail service, what is the beaded used for?

Following every client who is new to you

When should you follow up with a call or a note?

Sculptured acrylic

Which artificial nail application requires the use of nail form?

*Analogous

Which color schemes use three colors that are adjacent to each other on the color wheel?

Sealer

Which gel product is applied to create a tough shield over the nails and help finish them with a high shine?

Pedicure basin

Which item should always be properly disinfected after every service to prevent bacterial growth?

Gel

Which nail product does not dissolve in acetone or other nail removal product and must be carefully filed off?

Round

Which nail shape is considered the most common shape for men due to its national look?

Red Yellow

Which of the following colors are described as having warm tones?

Middle Side Side

Which of the following descriptions identifies the correct 3-stroke application of polish?

Gel nails

Which of the following nail systems requires sticky residue to be wiped from the nails before balancing?

Draw a line with a brush at 45 degrees to pick up powder.

Which of the following statement is true about forming an acrylic bead?

"How are your new products working for you?

Which of the following statements should be used during a care call with a client?

Perform a visual analysis of the nail plates.

Which of the following steps should be performed after removing polish from the client's fingernails?

Foot soak

Which pedicure product is used in the pedicure basin at the beginning of a pedicure service to wash and sanitize the feet?

Nail strengthener

Which product can be applied to the nails to prevent chipping and breaking?

Antiseptic sanitizer

Which product is used to help reduce bacteria on the surface of the skin?

Single-action

Which type of airbrush releases the paint and the air at the same time?

Finger bowl

Which type of equipment is used to soak the fingernails during a manicure service?

Nail wraps

Woven materials that are applied to the natural nails or nail with tips to add strength are known as:

Stroke Pregnancy High blood pressure

You should avoid performing massage manipulations on clients with the following conditions?