WorksheetsGel Nails Review
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 22mins
In order to cure gels, a curing lamp must emit ___ light at the proper intensity to provide sufficient energy.
violet
pink
blue
red
How often should gel enhancements be removed?
2-3 months
1-2 weeks
30-45 days
2-3 weeks
___ gels may or may not have an inhibition layer.
Finishing
Soak-off
Building
Polymer
What is the scale used to identify a certain color and intensity of light?
Micrometer
Decimeter
Nanometer
Kilometer
A client would need a strong product, such as a liquid or powder, when the extension is:
thin natural nail
shorter than the nail bed
longer than the nail bed
short free edge
___ gels create a high shine and can be used with other extension services, such as liquid and powder or dip nails.
Finishing
Polymer
Soak-off
Building
Gels are NOT as hard as ___ enhancements.
any other
powder
liquid
liquid and powder
When applying beads of gel, start at the _______.
Cuticle
Free edge
Nail Plate
Onyx
When applying a bead of gel, float it TOWARD the _______. This is NOT the first area to float the gel on.
nail plate
free edge
onyx
cuticle
Which is TRUE about gels?
Gels are thin whether they are cold or warm.
Gels are thicker when cold and runnier when warm.
Gels are thicker when warm and runnier when cold.
Gels are thick whether they are cold or warm.
Curing lamp LED bulbs have wavelengths of _______.
405-515 nm
365-405 nm
256-365 nm
150-250 nm
Which of the following should a nail technician use before applying primer or removing surface moisture?
Finishing gel
Bonding gel
Nail cleanser
Building gel
What should a nail tech do if the client does NOT want her gel enhancement anymore?
Repair it.
Fill it.
Rebalance it.
Remove it
When a client complains about polish getting damaged quickly, which service should you recommend:
gel manicure
chip-resistant polish
traditional polish
Which of the following should a nail technician use to contour and shape the nail?
Coarse-grit
Medium-grit
Buffer
Fine-grit
Be sure to choose an application brush that has the following qualities EXCEPT what?
Small
Square shape
Flat
Nylon
What would you recommend to a client who has fragile nails and likes the look of traditional manicures?
Gel manicure
Half-moon manicure
Juliette wrap
Traditional polish
Elliot is gathering the supplies that he will need for a gel application. Which product should he be sure to get in order to improve the adhesion of gels?
Nail tips
Building gel
Finishing gel
Gel primer
________ is the linking of the oligomers together into a solid chemical-resistant material.
Viscosity
An exothermic reaction
Polymerization
Overlaying
What would you recommend to a client who likes to change her polish often?
Gel manicure
Juliette wrap
Traditional polish
Half-moon manicure
________ gels are an alternative to traditional nail lacquers; they are available in frosted hues and creams.
building
finishing
soak-off
polymer
What would you recommend to a client who likes the look of traditional nails but often damages her nails immediately after service?
Half-moon manicure
Traditional polish
Juliette wrap
Gel manicure
What usually occurs when clients and nail techs are choosing the service that will be performed?
Clients usually do whatever the nail techs want, even if they don't agree.
Clients usually listen to what nail techs recommend.
Nail techs usually do whatever clients want, even if they don't agree.
Nail techs don't usually give their opinion on what the client should get.
You can ______ product on if you have tiny low spots that need to be filled.
dip
fill
string
patch
______ is the measurement of the thickness or thinness of a liquid and affects how that fluid flows.
Polymerization
Overlaying
Viscosity
An exothermic reaction
Nail technicians need a thorough understanding of light-cured gels because of all of the following EXCEPT:
Many clients request gel services.
Clients often become loyal to a business when they receive an excellent service.
Using a light-cured gel means you don't need to know too much of the chemistry of gel products.
Soak-off gel polish services are one of the most requested services.
When a client complains about polish lifting, what should a nail tech recommend?
Wrap
Traditional polish
Gel manicure
Chip-resistant
Which of the following would you recommend to a client who wants a special color to match her prom dress?
Juliette wrap
Gel manicure
Traditional polish
Half-moon manicure
Alicia is gathering the supplies that she will need for a gel application. Which product should she get to extend the length of the natural nail?
Finishing gel
Building gel
Nail tips
Bonding gel
Which of the following should a nail technician use to give a high-gloss shine when gel polish will not be used?
Bonding gel
Nail cleanser
Finishing gel
Building gel
Finishing gels are sometimes referred to as ______ gels.
Finishing
Building
Polymer
Soak-off
________ occurs as each bond of the polymer is created: The more bonds that are formed when the gel cures, the more heat that is generated.
Viscosity
Overlaying
An exothermic reaction
Polymerization
What will occur if you contact the skin with beads of gel?
Free-edge chipping
Lifting
Free-edge product separation
Poor adhesion
Soft gels are also known as ______ gels.
soak-off
building
finishing
polymer
Finishing gels are thick-viscosity gels that allow the nail technician to build an arch or extension.
Finishing
Polymer
Soak-off
Building
A(n) ______ is also known as a pre-polymer and is a thick, gel-like, sticky acrylate that is between a liquid and a solid.
catalyst
monomer
polymer
oligomer
What is the cure time for an LED lamp?
5–60 seconds
5–10 seconds
5–30 seconds
5–45 seconds
What will happen if gel is left open near a window or lamp?
It will thin out.
It will cure.
It will lose its ability to cure.
The color will fade.
How would you AVOID a heat spike and discomfort for your client when curing?
Make sure the client's nails are perfectly clean.
Do a test to see if the client is allergic to gels.
Avoid using the curing light for too long.
Apply a thin layer of gel.
What can you do if gel cures on your brush?
Soak it in acetone.
Clean it in warm, soapy water.
Use it for gels from that point forward.
Nothing, as it will be ruined and cannot be repaired.
Where should gel products be stored when NOT in use?
In a cabinet
In your pocket
On your work table
On your cart
Which of the following should a nail technician use to overlay the natural nail or to create an extension?
Finishing gel
Building gel
Nail cleanser
Bonding gel
