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Worksheetsch 9 Nail Tips and Forms
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
When should you shape the nail tip?
Before you blend down the contact area
After you blend down the contact area
Either before or after you blend down the contact area
Blending down the contact area is the very last step.
Which is the LAST step in preparing the nail for nail extensions?
Applying the nail dehydrator
Applying the nail cleanser
Buffing the nail
Removing the cuticle
How would you make sure nail enhancement products can adhere properly to the nail plate?
Use quality nail-enhancement products.
Ensure that the client has not had any type of nail enhancement for 4 to 6 weeks to let the nail heal.
Make sure the nail has been filed properly.
Make sure the nail is clean and free of moisture.
What shape is the apex?
Round
Square
Squoval
Oval
How many ways are there to create a nail extension?
One
Two
Three
Four
What type of nail shape would you suggest if your client likes a square nail shape but wants a softer corner?
Squoval
Round
Oval
Ballerina
What helps provide structure to the nail so that it appears slender on the hand?
Undersides
Apex arch
Stress area
C-curve
How many basic types of forms are there?
One
Two
Three
Four
___________ are/is placed under the free edge of the natural nail and used as a guide to extend the nail enhancement product beyond the fingertip to add additional length.
Forms
Nail adhesive
Overlay
Nail tips
For which of the following nail types would you allow the form sides to come straight out from the natural nail grooves and open to a large circle?
Round
Oval
Almond
Ballerina
What is one of the MOST popular services you will do as a nail technician?
Create realistic-looking French manicures
Create longer, stronger nails
Create nail looks that last for multiple weeks
Create clean , healthy- looking nails
What tool is designed to NOT put pressure on the nail tip as it is being cut?
Resin
Enhancement snips
Adhesive
Tip cutter
For which of the following nail types would you allow the form to come to a point at the end, with only a pinhole circle at the opening?
Round
Oval
Squoval
Square
What term is used to describe any product added to the natural nail to increase strength and beauty?
Nail enhancement
Nail tip
Nail form
Nail extension
When buffing the nail, be sure to buff down to the ___________.
Nail plate
Proximal nail fold
ventral floor
lateral folds
The _______________ should be even and match in length from nail to nail on all fingers.
undersides
apex arch
stress area
C-curve
What would you use to provide strength, structure, and support to a nail?
Forms
Nail adhesive
Overlay
Nail tips
Which type of nail has an edge that usually mimics the cuticle line and may be slightly tapered in on the sides?
Squoval
Round
Oval
Ballerina
Which type of nail form is sold in 100 or 500 count?
Disposable
Reusable
Natural
Recycled
A tip or a form is used to do what?
Created a nail enhancement
Create a nail extension
Create a nail shape
Create a dry manicure
Chris has begun working in a spa and is watching Laura complete a manicure on a client. He notices that Laura is filing with an abrasive flat instead of at an angle. When Chris asks Laura about it, what explanation might she give him for NOT holding the abrasive at an angle?
It can increase the well.
It can gouge the nail plate and damage it.
It creates unnatural looking nails.
It would cause a visible line where the natural nail stops and the tip begins.
What type of nail shape is similar to square nails but has a soft, round shape with rounded corners?
Squoval
Round
Oval
Ballerina
How would you make sure that a nail enhancement is comfortable to wear?
Make the nail enhancement pliable.
Make sure the nail enhancement is short.
Round the nail enhancement.
make the nail enhancement thin.
Which nail type resembles a long skinny carrot?
ballerina
stiletto
oval
squoval
Which finger would you NOT measure with the others in making sure enhancements are even?
Index
Middle
Ring
Pinkie
__________ are/is made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.
Forms
Nail adhesive
Overlay
Nail tips
Which of the following is an advantage of nail forms?
They are strong.
They are easy to keep in place.
They are natural looking.
They are long lasting.
What is the area where the nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge?
Undersides
Apex arch
Stress area
C-curve
What term describes a type of manicure used prior to an enhancement service to prepare the cuticle and nail plate without soaking them in water?
Dry
Wet
Basic
Complex
What is the average percent of a C-curve in a salon or spa?
25
35
45
55
Dominique notices a client, whom she has never seen before, walk into the salon. The client asks for a nail extension service but doesn't have an appointment. Dominique has time to assist the client but not as much time as she would like to have. What should Dominique do?
Perform a dry manicure
Ask the client to soak her hands in water while Dominique assists another client.
skip the cuticle removal part of the process
Suggest the client make an appointment for a a basic manicure
Which type of nail form is usually sold in a 10-piece container?
Disposable
Reusable
Natural
Recycled
Stiletto nails are similar to what other nail shape?
Squoval
Round
Oval
Ballerina
Which of the following is NOT a reason described in this chapter to have a thorough understanding of nail tips and forms?
You will need to prepare the nail so your extensions are long lasting.
You will need to properly size tips to your client’s nails.
You will need to show creativity in artistic nail enhancements.
You will need to know how to properly secure a form to the finger for sculpting extensions.
Identify the type of nail form that can be made of aluminum.
Disposable
Reusable
Mylar
Recycled
Many nail tips have a shallow depression called a _______.
well
dip
crack
divot
The highest point in the nail is known as the what?
Undersides
Apex arch
Stress area
C-curve
In both a dry manicure and a basic manicure, there are several steps that are the same. Which of the following is not one of those?
The nail needs to be shaped.
The nail needs to be soaked.
The eponychium must be pushed back.
The cuticle must be removed from the nail plate.
Which type of nail tip covers the entire nail up to the cuticle?
partial well
Full coverage
Full well
French tip
Almond nails are similar to what other nail shape?
Squoval
Round
Oval
Ballerina
Which of the following is true about nail extension undersides?
They can be thick
They can be rough
They can curve up
They can dip
What term is used to describe adding length to the natural nail?
Nail enhancement
Nail tip
Nail form
Nail extension
