Nail Art Review

A ________ is a precut sheet of clear, thin plastic with a sticky backing that is cut by a machine into various shapes or designs.

• heel

• stylus

• stencil

• stamp

A fun-to-create technique, the ________ effect, occurs when you create a gel polished design on top of a finished nail, sprinkle dip powder on the design, and cure it in an LED or UV lamp.

• 3-D

• velvet

• ombre

• lace

When airbrushing, most nail professionals work at a pressure of what?

• 35–45 pounds psi

• 15–20 pounds psi

• 10–15 pounds psi

• 25–35 pounds psi

________ is a term to describe a swirled effect that is created by combining two or more colors while they are wet and mixing them with a stylus.

• Color fading

• Color blocking

• Marbleizing

• French manicure

Which of the following should nail technicians keep in mind about their clients?

• They are more likely to ask for additional services when they are already in the chair.

• They will try something a little bolder on their toes than on their hands.

• They are willing to pay extra for a quality product.

• They are likely to follow you when you move to another spa or salon.

Macy wants to purchase her first nail brush. Which one should she choose, as the MOST common and versatile?

• Spotter brush

• Flat brush

• Liner brush

• Round brush

You can use embellishments on top of the nail to create what type of nail effect?

• Inlaid designs

• Color blocking

• Ombre

• 3-D

What service has become the main focus for increasing revenue and expanding the service menu in salons and spas?

• French manicures

• Nail art

• Pedicures

• Gel nails

__________ is a term to describe when one color fades into the other.

• Marbleizing
• French manicure
• Color blocking
• Color graduation

When applying this nail enhancement, the polish must first dry for at least three minutes; you need a very dry bead of monomer liquid and polymer powder to have crisp, clear lines.

• Inlaid designs

• Gel polish

• 3-D

• Color blocking