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WorksheetsNail Enhancement Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why do you need to have a high standard of hygiene in the salon?
To make sure the salon is safe
To give clients confidence and avoid cross infection
So that your boss doesn’t complain about you
To let everyone know that your salon is sterile
Why should a client use cuticle oil at home? To
moisturise hands
condition nails
keep cuticles from sticking to the nail plate
protect and nourish nail beds and cuticles
A client comes in with unexplained redness and swelling. You should
refer them to their GP for treatment
carry out the treatment but wear gloves
tell them that they have probably got an infection
apply a cooling mask to help soothe and calm the area
Your client complains that their skin is itching and sore after body art application, you notice that the skin has gone very red; what should you do?
Tell them that it’s normal, it’s the circulation improving and the benefits will be great
Stay calm, go to the staff room and see if someone will take over and complete the treatment
Stop the treatment, remove the product and apply a cool compress, record details and refer them to their GP if symptoms persist
Stop the treatment, apply a cool compress, record details and refer to their local hospital for treatment
What damage can nail enhancement products have on the cuticle?
Dehydrating and conditioning
Hydrating and conditioning
Drying and splitting
Hydrating and splitting
What would you use to disinfect your trolley before and after a treatment?
Barbicide
Surgical spirit
A wet cloth
Soapy water
What aftercare advice should you give the client after a nail treatment? Return for
maintenance every
A : 2 to 3 weeks, wear cotton lined rubber gloves when using chemicals
B : 3 to 4 weeks, apply hand cream twice per day and buff nails every day
C : 2 to 3 weeks, avoid base coat as it causes the coloured polish to streak
D : 3 to 4 weeks, avoid using skin lotions as they will lift the product
Another name for acrylic monomer is:
acrylic oligomer
catalyst
acrylic liquid
polymer
A chemical used to remove nail extensions is
zinc oxide
resin
potassium hydroxide
solvent
The brush used for artificial nail services is made of what type of hair?
plastic
natural
nylon
acrylic
The basic chemical composition of UV gel is part of the gel family with
un-formed links called polymers
pre-formed monomers called oligomers
pre-formed links called monomers
un-formed links called oligomers
The type of product that creates a bond between a nail tip and a nail plate is known as:
primer
adhesive
gel bonder
resin
An extraction unit is used to:
A - eliminate the risk of cross-infection
B - maintain the salon temperature
C - prevent skin contact with chemicals
D - reduce the risk of overexposure
Ethyl methacrylate liquid can be described as a:
A - dehydrator
B - monomer
C - primer
D - solvent
Which of the following is the function of the ingredient ‘butyl acetate’ in nail polish?
A - Adhesive polymer
B - Colour pigment
C - Drying agent
D - Nail hardener
General nail care advice provided to clients should include:
A - applying nail strengthener daily
B - checking nails for abnormalities
C - cutting away dry cuticle skin
D - using chemical-based hand soaps
Onychomycosis would prevent a nail enhancement and nail art service as it is a:
A - bacterial infection
B - fungal infection
C - parasitic infestation
D - viral infection
Which of the following PPE will help to prevent overexposure by inhalation?
A - Disposable gloves
B - Face mask
C - Plastic apron
D - Safety glasses
Which of the following may cause lifting of an enhancement overlay?
A - Extensions too long
B - Over blending of the tip
C - Product applied too thick
D - Trauma to the natural nail
Select the damage that may be caused to the natural nail by providing inadequate advice
on nail enhancement removal:
A - bacterial growth under the nail
B - discolouration around the nail
C - splitting of the nail plate
D - thickening of the nail plate
