Light-Cured Gels: Check In

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Check In: Why should you study light-cured gels?

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Many clients request gel services.

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Check In: What is a photoinitiator’s function?

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It initiates the chemical reaction when exposed to UV or visible light so the gel cures.

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Check In: What is an oligomer?

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A thick, gel-like prepolymer that is between a liquid and a solid.

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Check In: What does polymerization do?

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Links oligomers into a solid, chemical‑resistant material, transforming the gel from liquid to solid.

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Whom should you consult when choosing the proper curing lamp to cure a gel system?

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The gel manufacturer

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When should a bonding gel be used in a gel service?

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To improve adhesion of gel to the natural nail plate at the start of the service

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What is the difference between hard and soft gels?

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Hard gels are not soak-off; soft gels can be soaked off.

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What is an example of a soft gel?

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Gel polish

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What is required to cure gel?

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A proper gel-curing lamp that provides light appropriate to the gel system

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How should you store gels so they remain usable and cure properly only when intended?

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In opaque containers with the lids tightly closed, stored away from heat and direct light