RB CH 23: Liquid and Powder Nail Enhancements

All of the following are reasons for cosmetologists to have a thorough understanding of liquid and powder nail enhancements EXCEPT:

• Knowing how to work with the enhancement materials will give you a creative edge.

• Liquid and powder nail enhancements are popular services.

• Clients desire them, but are not loyal clientele.

• Liquid and powder nail enhancements are lucrative services.

Polymer powders are usually blended with (a)   to create a wide range of shades, from white to black.

• pigments and colorants

• melanin and food coloring

• melanin and toner

• melanin and keratin

In regard to monomer and polymer nail enhancements, which of the following is true?

• The monomer is a powder, and the polymer is a liquid.

• The monomer is a liquid, and the polymer is a powder.

• Both the monomer and polymer are liquids.

• Both the monomer and polymer are powders.

The term (a)   refers to an entire family of thousands of different substances.

• catalyst

• polymer

• monomer

• acrylic

A special additive designed to speed up chemical reactions is a/an ________.

• initiator

• BPO

• catalyst

• acrylic

Which of the following is a common initiator?

• nail dehydrator

• benzoyl peroxide

• acetone

• hydrogen peroxide

A polymerization reaction is a process that joins together monomers to create very long polymer chains, which can be thought of as ________.

• monomer links

• an initiation technique

• a chain reaction

• sterilization

In general, ________ beads are the ideal mix ratio for working with monomer liquids and polymer powders.

• wet

• damp

• medium

• dry

Which type of brush is best for applying monomer liquid and polymer powder products?

• nail polish brush

• natural hairbrush

• plastic nail brush

• synthetic hairbrush

All of the following acrylates are recommended for use on nails EXCEPT (a)   .

• ethyl methacrylate

• odorless monomer liquid

• methyl ethacrylate

• methyl methacrylate