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Nail enhancements, commonly called acrylic nails, are based on mixing a combination of:
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liquid and powders
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Liquid and powder artificial nail enhancements are based on a subcategory of acrylic called
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methacrylate
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Natural hair bristles absorb and hold liquid monomer like a:
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reservoir
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Acrylic nail enhancements are created by combining monomer liquid with:
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polymer powder
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As monomer liquid absorbs polymer powder, the chemical interaction produces a small:
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bead of product
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Polymer powder is made using a special chemical reaction called:
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polymerization
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Polymer powder is blended with pigments and colorants to produce various:
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shades
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Additives designed to speed up the chemical reactions of monomers are:
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catalysts
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The initiator added to polymer powder to start the chain reaction of curing the nail enhancement is:
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benzoyl peroxide
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The ratio of polymer powder and liquid monomer used to create a product bead is called the:
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mix ratio
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Too much powder in a mix ratio causes nail enhancements to cure incorrectly and become:
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brittle and discolor
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When applying nail enhancements, surface moisture and natural oils left on the nail plate will:
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block adhesion
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To reach their ultimate strength, acrylic (methacrylate) nail enhancements require:
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24 to 48 hours
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Preformed nail extensions made from tenite acetate plastic are:
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nail tips
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Nail adhesives used for securing nail tips are all based on:
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cyanoacrylate monomers
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Special containers used to hold monomer and powder to minimize contamination and evaporation are:
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dappen dishes
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To protect eyes from flying objects and accidental slashes, the nail technician should wear:
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safety eyewear
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Masks are designed to prevent inhalation of excessive dust, but they offer no protection from:
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vapors
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A nail supply that is placed under the free edge to form a nail enhancement is a
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nail form
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For use with acrylic products, the best brushes to use are composed of:
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sable hair
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When using the brush to shape the enhancement on the free edge area, use:
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the middle portion of the brush
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The second bead of product placed on the natural nail should be:
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of medium consistency
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Placing enhancement products too close to the skin may cause:
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lifting
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Nail enhancements tapped with the handle of a brush are hard enough to file and shape when they make:
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a clicking sound
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For natural looking nails, product application near the eponychium, sidewalls, and free edge must be:
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thin
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A full and proper rebalance of all artificial nail enhancements should be done every:
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2 to 3 weeks
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In a rebalance procedure, the nail is thinned, the apex is removed, and the entire nail enhancement is:
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reduced in thickness
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Excessive nipping of loose nail enhancement products can damage the nail plate and perpetuate:
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lifting
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During removal, acrylic (methacrylate) enhancements should be soaked for:
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20 to 30 minutes
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When removing softened nail enhancement products, use a wooden or metal pusher and:
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gently push off the softened nail
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In general, odorless acrylics must be used with a(n):
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dry mix ratio
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When using an odorless product, for the proper mix ratio with the brush, use:
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multiple circular motions
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Odorless products harden more slowly, which creates the tacky layer called the:
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inhibition layer
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The tacky layer of odorless nails can be removed by alcohol, acetone, manufacturer recommended products or by:
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filing
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To increase your income around the holidays, you should:
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offer gift baskets for sale
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