Questions and Answers
What is the chemistry behind ML & PP nail enhancements and how does it work?
ML is mostly EMA (ethyl methacrylate monomer) mixed with PP, which is made using polymerization. Trillions of monomers link together to create long chains forming tiny round beads of PP.
What are the definitions of apex, stress area, and sidewall, and where is their location on the nail enhancement?
Apex: the arch with strength, located in the center; Stress area: where the natural nail grows beyond the finger; Sidewall: area on the side of the nail plate free of attachment to the nail fold.
What is the proper procedure for applying one-color MLPP over tips and on natural nails?
Push eponychium, apply cuticle remover, wash hands, remove oils, buff 240 grit, remove dust, apply dehydrator, apply tips if wanted, apply primer, create beads, apply and form, shape free edge, remove imperfections, refine, buff, apply nail oil, massage, apply hand cream, have client wash, then polish or gel seal.
What is the proper procedure for applying two-color MLPP using forms?
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What is the proper procedure for performing a one-color maintenance service on nail enhancements using MLPP?
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How is a crack repair performed?
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How are MLPP removed from the nail?
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Study Notes
Chemistry of ML & PP Nail Enhancements
- ML primarily consists of ethyl methacrylate (EMA) monomer mixed with polymer powder (PP).
- Polymerization process occurs through a chemical reaction, linking millions of monomers into long chains to form polymers.
- This results in tiny round beads of PP, which combine with liquid to create nails that harden quickly when shaped by a brush.
Key Nail Terms
- Apex: The central arch of the nail, crucial for strength and structure.
- Stress Area: The point where the natural nail extends out beyond the fingertip, forming the free edge.
- Sidewall: The lateral section of the nail plate that grows free from the natural nail fold.
Application of One-Color MLPP
- Begin with pushing back the eponychium and apply cuticle remover.
- Wash hands and remove oils by buffing with a 240-grit abrasive.
- Use a dehydrator on the nails, then apply tips if necessary.
- Apply primer, then create and shape beads of product, followed by refining with abrasives.
- Finish with nail oil, massage, and hand cream, followed by a client wash and polish.
Application of Two-Color MLPP Using Forms
- Start with eponychium pushback, followed by cuticle removal and nail preparation.
- Position the nail forms and apply two layers of product, with the second color applied thinly near the cuticle.
- Refine and buff the nails post-application, finish with massage and polish.
One-Color Maintenance Service Procedure
- Remove existing product, smoothing down any ledges with a fine abrasive.
- Clean and prepare the nail, applying new beads at the regrowth and apex, ensuring proper sidewall margins.
- Use abrasives to refine and buff the enhancement, then complete with massage and polish.
Crack Repair Process
- Start by removing any gel/polish and filing a V shape into the crack or flush it out.
- Apply dehydrator and primer before filling the crack with MLPP.
- Reshape and refine the area, followed by buffing and a finishing massage, then polish.
Removal of MLPP
- Soak nails in acetone in a glass bowl for 20-30 minutes.
- Use a pusher to gently remove the enhancement and condition the nails afterward.
- Buff lightly to smooth out any remnants and recommend a basic manicure for care.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards covering key concepts in Milady Chapter 28 on nail enhancements. Explore the chemical processes behind ML and PP nail products, including the polymerization reactions involved in their creation.
