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Gel Nails Review

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In order to cure gels, a curing lamp must emit ___ light at the proper intensity to provide sufficient energy.

a)

violet

b)

pink

c)

blue

d)

red

2.

How often should gel enhancements be removed?

a)

2-3 months

b)

1-2 weeks

c)

30-45 days

d)

2-3 weeks

3.

___ gels may or may not have an inhibition layer.

a)

Finishing

b)

Soak-off

c)

Building

d)

Polymer

4.

What is the scale used to identify a certain color and intensity of light?

a)

Micrometer

b)

Decimeter

c)

Nanometer

d)

Kilometer

5.

A client would need a strong product, such as a liquid or powder, when the extension is:

a)

thin natural nail

b)

shorter than the nail bed

c)

longer than the nail bed

d)

short free edge

6.

___ gels create a high shine and can be used with other extension services, such as liquid and powder or dip nails.

a)

Finishing

b)

Polymer

c)

Soak-off

d)

Building

7.

Gels are NOT as hard as ___ enhancements.

a)

any other

b)

powder

c)

liquid

d)

liquid and powder

8.

When applying beads of gel, start at the _______.

a)

Cuticle

b)

Free edge

c)

Nail Plate

d)

Onyx

9.

When applying a bead of gel, float it TOWARD the _______. This is NOT the first area to float the gel on.

a)

nail plate

b)

free edge

c)

onyx

d)

cuticle

10.

Which is TRUE about gels?

a)

Gels are thin whether they are cold or warm.

b)

Gels are thicker when cold and runnier when warm.

c)

Gels are thicker when warm and runnier when cold.

d)

Gels are thick whether they are cold or warm.

11.

Curing lamp LED bulbs have wavelengths of _______.

a)

405-515 nm

b)

365-405 nm

c)

256-365 nm

d)

150-250 nm

12.

Which of the following should a nail technician use before applying primer or removing surface moisture?

a)

Finishing gel

b)

Bonding gel

c)

Nail cleanser

d)

Building gel

13.

What should a nail tech do if the client does NOT want her gel enhancement anymore?

a)

Repair it.

b)

Fill it.

c)

Rebalance it.

d)

Remove it

14.

When a client complains about polish getting damaged quickly, which service should you recommend:

a)

gel manicure

b)

chip-resistant polish

c)

traditional polish

15.

Which of the following should a nail technician use to contour and shape the nail?

a)

Coarse-grit

b)

Medium-grit

c)

Buffer

d)

Fine-grit

16.

Be sure to choose an application brush that has the following qualities EXCEPT what?

a)

Small

b)

Square shape

c)

Flat

d)

Nylon

17.

What would you recommend to a client who has fragile nails and likes the look of traditional manicures?

a)

Gel manicure

b)

Half-moon manicure

c)

Juliette wrap

d)

Traditional polish

18.

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?

a)

Nail tips

b)

Building gel

c)

Finishing gel

d)

Gel primer

19.

________ is the linking of the oligomers together into a solid chemical-resistant material.

a)

Viscosity

b)

An exothermic reaction

c)

Polymerization

d)

Overlaying

20.

What would you recommend to a client who likes to change her polish often?

a)

Gel manicure

b)

Juliette wrap

c)

Traditional polish

d)

Half-moon manicure

21.

________ gels are an alternative to traditional nail lacquers; they are available in frosted hues and creams.

a)

building

b)

finishing

c)

soak-off

d)

polymer

22.

What would you recommend to a client who likes the look of traditional nails but often damages her nails immediately after service?

a)

Half-moon manicure

b)

Traditional polish

c)

Juliette wrap

d)

Gel manicure

23.

What usually occurs when clients and nail techs are choosing the service that will be performed?

a)

Clients usually do whatever the nail techs want, even if they don't agree.

b)

Clients usually listen to what nail techs recommend.

c)

Nail techs usually do whatever clients want, even if they don't agree.

d)

Nail techs don't usually give their opinion on what the client should get.

24.

You can ______ product on if you have tiny low spots that need to be filled.

a)

dip

b)

fill

c)

string

d)

patch

25.

______ is the measurement of the thickness or thinness of a liquid and affects how that fluid flows.

a)

Polymerization

b)

Overlaying

c)

Viscosity

d)

An exothermic reaction

26.

Nail technicians need a thorough understanding of light-cured gels because of all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

Many clients request gel services.

b)

Clients often become loyal to a business when they receive an excellent service.

c)

Using a light-cured gel means you don't need to know too much of the chemistry of gel products.

d)

Soak-off gel polish services are one of the most requested services.

27.

When a client complains about polish lifting, what should a nail tech recommend?

a)

Wrap

b)

Traditional polish

c)

Gel manicure

d)

Chip-resistant

28.

Which of the following would you recommend to a client who wants a special color to match her prom dress?

a)

Juliette wrap

b)

Gel manicure

c)

Traditional polish

d)

Half-moon manicure

29.

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?

a)

Finishing gel

b)

Building gel

c)

Nail tips

d)

Bonding gel

30.

Which of the following should a nail technician use to give a high-gloss shine when gel polish will not be used?

a)

Bonding gel

b)

Nail cleanser

c)

Finishing gel

d)

Building gel

31.

Finishing gels are sometimes referred to as ______ gels.

a)

Finishing

b)

Building

c)

Polymer

d)

Soak-off

32.

________ 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.

a)

Viscosity

b)

Overlaying

c)

An exothermic reaction

d)

Polymerization

33.

What will occur if you contact the skin with beads of gel?

a)

Free-edge chipping

b)

Lifting

c)

Free-edge product separation

d)

Poor adhesion

34.

Soft gels are also known as ______ gels.

a)

soak-off

b)

building

c)

finishing

d)

polymer

35.

Finishing gels are thick-viscosity gels that allow the nail technician to build an arch or extension.

a)

Finishing

b)

Polymer

c)

Soak-off

d)

Building

36.

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.

a)

catalyst

b)

monomer

c)

polymer

d)

oligomer

37.

What is the cure time for an LED lamp?

a)

5–60 seconds

b)

5–10 seconds

c)

5–30 seconds

d)

5–45 seconds

38.

What will happen if gel is left open near a window or lamp?

a)

It will thin out.

b)

It will cure.

c)

It will lose its ability to cure.

d)

The color will fade.

39.

How would you AVOID a heat spike and discomfort for your client when curing?

a)

Make sure the client's nails are perfectly clean.

b)

Do a test to see if the client is allergic to gels.

c)

Avoid using the curing light for too long.

d)

Apply a thin layer of gel.

40.

What can you do if gel cures on your brush?

a)

Soak it in acetone.

b)

Clean it in warm, soapy water.

c)

Use it for gels from that point forward.

d)

Nothing, as it will be ruined and cannot be repaired.

41.

Where should gel products be stored when NOT in use?

a)

In a cabinet

b)

In your pocket

c)

On your work table

d)

On your cart

42.

Which of the following should a nail technician use to overlay the natural nail or to create an extension?

a)

Finishing gel

b)

Building gel

c)

Nail cleanser

d)

Bonding gel