Advanced Nail Techniques Part 4

A chemical that initiates the polymerization or curing reaction of gels when exposed to light is called a:

• photocatalyst
• photosynthesis
• photoinitiator
• photoresistor

Polygels contain a mixture of hard gel with what?

• polymer powder

• resin

• monomer liquid

• gel polish

A thick gel-like acrylate between a liquid and a solid used in gels is a/an:

• polymer

• oligomer

• monomer

• resin

One advantage of light cured gels is:

• durability

• limited color option

• low odor

• resistance to cracking

Light cured gel application differs from other nail enhancements because:

• It requires curing under a UV or LED lamp to harden the gel.
• It does not require any curing process
• Each layer if sprayed with an activator

• It involves dipping the nails in powder instead of using gel

Some light cured finishing gels cure with a tacky surface called a/an:

• sticky layer
• inhibition layer
• residue film
• adhesive residue

The proper way to remove hard gels is to:

• Peel off forcefully
• Soak in acetone, push off gently, moisturize
• Use a hammer to break the gel
• buff them off layer by layer

Advantages of gel polish include all of the following except:

• They do not thicken over time

• They do not smudge after curing

• A bottle of polish can last longer

• It is easy to remove

A product used to increase the adhesion of gels to the natural nail is:         

• self-leveling gel

• finishing gel

• bonding gel

• building gel

A thick viscosity gel used to build an arch or extensions to the nails is:

• building gel

• finishing gel

• hard gel
• bonding gel