Light-Cured Gel Review Chapter 24

Front

Cosmetologists need a thorough understanding of light-cured gels because of all of the following EXCEPT: Many clients request gel services. Soak-off gel polish services are one of the most requested services. Clients often become loyal to a business when they receive an excellent service.

Back

Using a light-cured gel means you don't need to know about the chemistry of gel products.

Front

Typically, light-cured gels are not as hard as _______ enhancements.

Back

liquid and powder nail

Front

What is also known as a pre-polymer and is a thick, gel-like, sticky acrylate that is between a liquid and a solid?

Back

oligomer

Front

What is the measurement of the thickness or thinness of a liquid and affects how that fluid flows?

Back

viscosity

Front

What is the linking of the oligomers together into a solid chemical-resistant material?

Back

polymerization

Front

What is the chemical process that releases heat during the curing process of gels?

Back

exothermic reaction

Front

In order to cure gels, a curing lamp must emit _____ light at the proper intensity to provide sufficient energy.

Back

violet

Front

What is the cure time for an LED lamp?

Back

5 to 60 seconds

Front

Curing lamp LED bulbs produce wavelengths of optical light from _______________.

Back

365 to 405 nanometers

Front

What is the scale used to identify a certain color and intensity of light?

Back

nanometer