CHAPTER 28 Monomer Liquid and Polymer Powder Nail Enhancements.

What colors do monomer liquids and polymer powders come in?

Basic Pink / White / Clear / Natural (these colors can be used alone or blended)

Why Study monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements?

1. They are popular services / Clients will expect expert service.
2. Clients who desire them are comitted to their upkeep - will build a loyal clientele.
3. Will allow you to perform the service safely for you and the client.

Monomer Liquid and Polymer Powder Nail Enhancements?

a.k.a. Sculptured Nails
-are created by combining monomer liquid, a chemical liquid mixed with polymer powder, a powder in white, clear, pink, and many other colors, to form the nail enhancements.

Monomer?

Is one unit called a molecule.
- Mono means one mer stnad for unit
- Liquid

Polymer?

Means a substance formed by combining many small molecules (monomers) into very long chain - like structures
- Powder

Monomer liquid and polymer powder products can be applied in 3 basic ways:

1. On the natural nail as a protective overlay.
2. Over a nail tip.
3. On a form to create a nail extension.

What is the best brush to using when apply monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements?

A natural hiar and pointed, round or oval application brush.

The monomer liquid portion is usually 1 of 3 versions of monomer liquid used in the beauty industry?

1. Ethyl Methacrylate (EMA)-industry standards
2. Methyl Methacrylate (MMA)- Not recommended
3. Odorless Monomer Liquid - industry standards

Polymer Powder is mostly made from?

Ethyl Methacrylate Monomer Liquid

Polymerization?

#NAME?

What do the additives that are blended into both the liquid and the powder do?

Additives ensure complete set or cure, max. durability, color stability, and shelf life.

Catalysts?

- substances that speed up chemical reactions between monomer liquid and polymer powder.
(In other words, when the monomer liquid and polymer powder are combined, the catalyst (in the liquid) helps control the set-up or hardening time.)

What is added to the monomer liquid and used to control the set or curing time.

Catalysts

Initiators?

Start a chain reaction that leads to the creation of very long polymer chains.

What happens when the initiators activate?

They will spring into action and start causing monmer molecules to permanently link together into long polymer chains.

Polymerization Process?

#NAME?

Benzoyl Peroxide?

Is the initiator that is added to the polymer powder. BPO starts the chain reactions that leads to curring (hardening) of the nail enhancements.

Using the wrong or another powder with the liquid can cause?

1. Nail enhancements that are not properly cured.
2. May lead to severe breakdown.
3. Could increase the risk of your clients developing a skin irriation or sensitivity.

What supplies are needed to perform monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements?

Monomer liquid/Polymer Powder/ Abrasives/ Nail tips/ Nail Brush/ Dust Masks/ Nail dehydrator/ Nail Primer/ Nail Forms/ Dappen dish/ Safety Eyewear/ Protective Gloves

Monomer liquid?

Is used to mix with Polymer powder to form nail.

Mix Ratio?

The amount of Liquid and Powder used to create a bead.

Dry Bead?

Equal Parts liquid and powder.

Medium Bead?

1 1/2 Liquid to powder.

Wet Bead?

Twice the liquid to powder.

Which type of Bead is ideal when working with liquid and powder? what does it ensure?

Medium beads; ensures proper set and durability.

What happens when you have too much powder?

its will cure incorrectly and may be brittle or discolored.

What happens when you have not enough powder?

Nail enhancements are weak.

Nail dehydrator?

Remove surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on the natural nail plate. Apply to natural nial plate only - no skin.

Why do you need to use Nail Dehydrator?

It prevents lifting of the nail enahncement prior to applying primer.

What are the types Nail Primer?

1. Acid Free
2. Non acid
apply to the natural nail plate.

What type of Abrasive do you need for nail enhancements?

Medium grit (180-240) for the natural nail preperation and initial shaping.

3 way buffer?

is used to create a high shine on the enhancement when no polish is worn.

Nail Forms?

are placed under the free edge and used to extend the nail enhancements beyond the fingertip for additional length.

What are nail forms made of?

often made of paper or Mylar and coated with adhesive backs. some made of preshaped plastic or aluminum.

Nail Tips?

Are preformed nail extensions made from ABS or tenite acetate plastic and are available in a wide variety of Shape, styles and color.

Dappen Dish?

Made to hold the liquid in 1 and powder in another. Must have narrow openings to minimize evaporation of the monomer liquid into the air.

How do you dispose of the extra Liquid in the dappen dish?

Soak up with a paper towel; put in plastic bag.

Nail Brush?

composed of sable hair. Usually Oval or Round.

How should you store Monomer liquid and polymer powder products?

Store in covered containers. Do not store near heat. Store all primers and liquids seperate from each other in a cool, dark area.

How often should you get Maintenance on Liquid and Powder nail enhancements?

Every 2-3 weeks depending on how fast the nails grow.

Regular Maintenance prevents?

prevents from cracking or lifting the nail.

Crack Repair?

A piece of nail broken, lifted or cracked and repaired by adding liquid and powder to the area.

Areas of Concern for building properly structured nail enhancements.

1. Apex
2. Stress Area
3. Sidewall
4. Nail Extension Underside.

Apex?

a.k.a. arch
-is usually oval shaped and is located in the center of the nail.

Which cocern for building properly structured nail enhancement is the area of the nail that has all of the strenght?

Apex

Stress Area?

Is where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge. This area needs strenght to support the extension.

Sidewall?

is the area on the side of the nial plate that grows free of its attachment to the nail fold and where the extension leaves the natural nail.

Nail Extension Underside?

Is the actual underside of the nail extension.

How thick or thin should the sidewalls and tip's edge be?

No thicker than a credit card.

How do you remove the monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements?

Soak the enhancements off of the nial using acetone or the manufacturer's suggested removal solution, remove the enhancement and complete service.

Odorless Monomer Liquid and Polymer Powder?

are nail enhancements products that have little odor.

What mix ratio do you need to use when using odorless products?

Dry Mix Ratio (Equal parts liquid and powder in bead).

Inhibition Layer?

when using the odorless products it creates a tacky layer.

How can you remove the inhibition layer?

can be removed with alcohol, acetone or a manufacturer recommended product.

How long does it take for nail enhancements to reach maximum strength?

24-48 hours

*If you use proper mixture of powder and liquid it ensures maximum __________?

Durablility

*If you use too little powder it will be?

Weak

*This type of primer is corosive to the skin and dangerous to the eyes?

Acid-Base

*What is the purpose of Dappen Dishes?

Minimize evaporation.

*What are the best brushes made of?

Sable Hair

*What are gloves made out of for a nail salon?

Nitrilepolymer

*To disposed of extra Monmer Liquid?

Soak it up with a paper towel.

*If you do not properly maintain nail enhancements?

Lift and break

*When you go fo fill-ins what is it called?

Rebalancing

*If you are a nail client and you need nails off and you cut instead of soak you damage _______?

Nail plate - peels off layers.

*Odorless products create a tacky layer?

inhibilation layer

*What is the side wall?

a.k.a. Lateral Nail fold.
- Is the area on the side of the nail plate that grows free of its attachment to the nail fold and where the extension leaves the natural nail.

*Nail enhancements that mix your powder and liquids?

Arcylic

*What does Poly Mean?

Many

*Nail enhancements are made from powder and?

Liquid

*which mixture is monomer?

Liquid

*Which mixture is polymer?

Powder

A monomer is 1 unit called a?

Molecule

*The liquid portion of aryclic nails are based on _______ monomer?

Ethyl monomer liquid and polymer powder.

* What removes the surface moisture and oil?

Dehydrator

* What speeds up chemical reations?

Catalyst.

What is used to enhance adhesion to the nail?

Primer

Process that joins monomers to create chains?

chain reaction

*What do you add catalyst to _______?

Liquid

*Benzoly Peroxide that is a start to chain reaction?

Iniator

*Using the wrong powder with choosen liquid will cause?

Will not be properly cured

*When making a bead the amount to powder liquid?

Ratio

*Equal parts of powder and liquid?

Dry Bead

*Twice as powder and liquid?

Wet bead.