A dehydrant is used to help remove moisture and prevent the growth of:

• viruses

• bacteria

• wavy ridges

• matrix cells

Before applying artificial nails make sure the nail:

• is free of oil and debris

• has base coat evenly applied

• is moisturized with cuticle oil

• has adhesive on the free edge.

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During an acrylic overlay using tips, when is primer applied?

• after applying tips

• before applying tips

• primer is not applied

• after the acrylic is applied

Using a nail tip that is too small may:

• create fine cracks in the tip

• make the nails appear wide

• help create better adhesion

• make the nails appear longer

When filing nail enhancements, use:

• slow strokes

• quick strokes

• short strokes with pressure

• long strokes with light pressure

An acrylic brush is made of what type of hair?

• nylon

• plastic

• acrylic

• natural

An artificial nail service using an overlay of fabric along with resin is referred to as:

• nail form

• nail wraps

• no light gels

• sculptured nails

Another name for acrylic monomer is:

• polymer

• catalyst

• acrylic liquid

• acrylic oligomer

Catalysts are found in liquid monomer to:

• speed up the chemical reaction

• keep the monomer free flowing

• keep monomers from setting up

• provide UV protective color stabilizers

Polymers contain pigments to:

• speed up chemical reaction

• act as a preservative

• inhibit curing

• give color