Chapter 16 - Nail Tips and Wraps

An artificial nail made of ABS plastic that is adhere to the natural nail to add length is called a(n):

Nail Tip

Nail tips are applied for the purpose of:

adding length to a nail

A tip is very weak without the addition of a(n):

Overlay

In a tip application, an abrasive is used to:

remove surface shine

A _______ is a piece of fabric cut to completely cover a crack or break in the nail.

repair patch

When handling nail adhesive, nail technicians should:

wear eye protection

The bonding agent used to secure the nail tip to the natural nail is:

Nail tip adhesive

Natural and oil and shine are removed from the nail plate with:

an abrasive

Nail tips are attached to the nail plates by using a:

stop, rock, and hold procedure

Soften nail tips are removed by:

Sliding them off

What is the term used when a nail enhancement needs to be serviced after two or more weeks from the initial application of the nail enhancement product?

Maintenance

Nail-size pieces of cloth or paper that are bonded to the top of the nail plate with nail adhesive are called:

Nail wraps

A wrap made from a very synthetic mesh with a loose weave is:

Fiberglass

A wrap made from a very thin, natural material with a tight weave that becomes transparent when resin is applied is:

Silk

An implement designed especially for use on nail tips is called a:

Tip cutter

A layer of any kind of nail enhancement product that is applied over the tips is known as a(n):

Overlay

What is the other term for a wrap resin accelerator that acts as the dryer that speeds up the hardening process of the wrap resin or adhesive overlay?

Activator

The product used to remove moisture and oil fro the surface of the nail is called:

A dehydrator

Which of the following was one of the very first materials used to create a wrap?

Paper

A closely woven, heavy material used for a nail wrap is:

Linen