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What are nail tips made from?
What are nail tips made from?
What is an overlay?
What is an overlay?
A layer of any kind of nail enhancement product applied over the natural nail and tip for strength.
What does a nail dehydrator do?
What does a nail dehydrator do?
Removes surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil on the natural nail plate.
What is the well in nail tips?
What is the well in nail tips?
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What is the purpose of tip cutters?
What is the purpose of tip cutters?
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What is nail wrap resin used for?
What is nail wrap resin used for?
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What are silk wraps?
What are silk wraps?
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What type of wrap fabric is considered the weakest?
What type of wrap fabric is considered the weakest?
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How long does it take for thinner adhesives to dry?
How long does it take for thinner adhesives to dry?
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What is a repair patch?
What is a repair patch?
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How do you remove nail wraps?
How do you remove nail wraps?
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What technique is used to slide nail tips onto the natural nail?
What technique is used to slide nail tips onto the natural nail?
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Study Notes
Nail Tips
- Nail tips are plastic components molded from a durable polymer called Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS).
- The well is the contact point of the nail tip with the natural nail plate.
Nail Adhesives
- Nail dehydrator removes moisture and oil from the natural nail surface before applying enhancements.
- Nail tip adhesive serves to bond the nail tip to the natural nail securely.
- Gel adhesives, also known as resin, come in thick formulations that require longer drying times.
Application Techniques
- Thinner adhesives can dry in approximately five seconds.
- Adhesive containers can be found in various forms: tube with pointed applicator, one-drop applicator, or brush-on.
Nail Wraps
- Nail wraps consist of fabric or paper layered around the nail tip for enhanced strength.
- Different types of nail wrap fabrics include:
- Silk wraps: Made from natural fibers, becomes transparent with resin.
- Linen wraps: Thick and heavy, less permeable to adhesives.
- Fiberglass wraps: Thin and loose, weakest among fabric wraps.
- Paper wraps: Temporary and historically one of the first materials used.
Wrap Resin and Activators
- Wrap resin coats and secures fabric wraps to nails.
- The wrap resin accelerator, or activator, speeds up the hardening process of wraps.
- Activators can come as brush-on, pump spray, or aerosol forms.
Maintenance and Repairs
- Nails typically require maintenance every two or more weeks.
- Fill or backfill involves applying enhancement products to new growth during maintenance sessions.
- Rebalancing corrects nail structure for improved strength and shape.
- Stress strips and repair patches can be applied to reinforce weak areas or cover cracks.
Removal
- Nail wraps can be removed by soaking in acetone until they dissolve.
Application Process
- Nail adhesive should be applied from the middle of the nail plate towards the free edge for optimal adhesion.
- The "stop, rock, and hold" method is utilized for sliding nail tips onto the natural nail securely.
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Test your knowledge with flashcards from Milady's Chapter 27, focusing on nail tips and wraps. This quiz covers key terms and definitions essential for understanding nail enhancements and their materials. Perfect for cosmetology students looking to reinforce their learning.
