Milady Chapter 29 Review Questions

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Describe the chemistry and main ingredients of light cured gels.

UV gels rely on ingredients from the monomer liquid and polymer chemical family. Their ingredients are part of a subcategory of this family called acrylates.

When would you use a one-color method of applying light cured gels? When would you use a two-color method for applying light cured gels?

One-color for clients wishing to wear colored polish of UV gel polish; two-color for clients preferring the French or American manicure finish.

What are the different types of light cured gels found in current systems?

UV building gels, UV self-leveling gels, bonding gels, pigmented UV gels, gel polish, and gloss gel.

What supplies are needed for light cured gel application?

UV gel light-unit, brush, gel primer or bonding gel, UV gel, nail tips, nail adhesive, nail cleanser or primer, abrasive files and buffers, cleansing solution, and lint-free cleansing wipes. Signup and view all the answers

When should you use light cured gels?

When preferred by the customer or when you deem it suitable. Signup and view all the answers

When should you use a building gel, a self-leveling gel, or a light cured gel that uses fiberglass?

Building gels for flat fingernails; self-leveling gels for nails with an arch or curve; fiberglass for clients with repeated broken nails. Signup and view all the answers

What are the differences between light cured lamps and light cured bulbs?

Light cured lamps power and control UV bulbs; light cured bulbs emit UV radiation to cure UV gel nail enhancements. Signup and view all the answers

List the steps to use when applying one-color light cured gel on tips or natural nails.

<ul> <li>Clean nail and remove polish; - Push back eponychium; - Remove oils; - Lightly buff; - Remove dust; - Apply nail tips if necessary; - Cure the bonding gel; - Brush UV gel onto fingernail; - Cure; - Apply second UV gel layer and cure; - Remove inhibition layer; - Refine surface; - Remove dust and oil; - Apply thin coat of gel polish; - Cure; - Apply second coat; - Apply gloss and cure.</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

Describe how light cured gels are applied over forms.

<ul> <li>Clean nail and remove polish; - Push back eponychium; - Remove oils; - Lightly buff; - Remove dust; - Fit form onto all fingers; - Apply primer; - Apply first coat of UV gel; - Proper position hand and cure; - Apply second layer of the UV gel; - Cure; - Remove nail forms; - Shape free edge; - Apply another layer of UV gel; - Cure; - Remove inhibition layer; - Refine and contour surface; - Remove dust; - Apply gloss; - Cure; - Remove inhibition layer; - Apply nail oil; - Apply lotion; - Clean the nail enhancements; - Apply nail polish.</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

Describe how to maintain light cured gel nail enhancements.

Regular maintenance service every two weeks is customary, depending on how fast the client's nails grow. Signup and view all the answers

Explain how to correctly remove hard light cured gels.

Fill them off the natural nail. Signup and view all the answers

Identify how to correctly remove soft light cured gels.

Soaking in acetone for approximately 5 to 15 minutes or using a product remover to soften them, allowing the cosmetologist to scrape off the loosened gel polish with a wooden stick. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

UV Gels

Gels containing ingredients from the monomer liquid and polymer families, specifically acrylates.

One-Color Method

Application technique for colored UV gel polish over enhancements.

Two-Color Method

Preferred technique for creating French or American manicure looks.

Types of Light Cured Gels

Includes UV building gels, self-leveling gels, bonding gels, pigmented UV gels, gel polish, and gloss gel.