Gel Nail Enhancments

What is the typical cure time for a LED lamp?

• 5–60 seconds

• 1–2 minutes

• 2–3 minutes

• 4–5 minutes

When did light-cured gels begin to change and expand?

• 1980s

• 1990s

• 2000s

• 2010s

Which supply needed for gel application would improve the adhesion of gels to the natural nail plate?

• pigmented gel

• finishing gel

• bonding gel

• building gel

Gels are "_____" cured.

You have gone out for coffee with a friend and noticed her nail polish looks weeks old and is barely there. What might you suggest to her?

• that she stop painting her nails if she's not going to maintain them

• that she come to see you for gel nails, since they harden immediately and last a long time

• that she get a basic manicure before putting on traditional polish because a nail tech can properly shape her nails, which will help the polish last longer

• that she cut her nails shorter so that the polish is less likely to chip off the edge

What is an advantage of gel nails?

• They are harder than liquid and powder nail enhancements.

• They do not require a light to cure.

• They have little to no odor.

• They are easy to apply (though they are difficult to maintain).

Brush-on gels usually have a _______ viscosity.

Which type of gel is considered a hard gel and cannot be soaked off?

• pigmented gel

• polymer gel

• bonding gel

• building gel

Which type of gel can you use without a primer?

• pigmented gel

• polymer gel

• bonding gel

• building gel

What is NOT one of the options for protecting a client from a heat spike?

• Apply a thin layer of gel on the nail and then cure.

• Turn on the lamp and slowly guide the hand in the light.

• Do not cure a large amount of product at one time.

• Use gel polish specifically designed to avoid this sensation.