Milady's Chapter 27 - Nail Tips & Wraps

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What are nail tips made from?

  • Fiberglass
  • Silk
  • Paper
  • Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (correct)

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?

Removes surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil on the natural nail plate.

What is the well in nail tips?

<p>The point of contact with the nail plate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of tip cutters?

<p>To shorten the nail tip.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is nail wrap resin used for?

<p>To coat and secure fabric wraps to the nail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are silk wraps?

<p>Nail wrap fabric made from a thin, natural material with a tight weave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of wrap fabric is considered the weakest?

<p>Fiberglass (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take for thinner adhesives to dry?

<p>Five seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a repair patch?

<p>A piece of fabric cut to completely cover a crack or break in a nail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you remove nail wraps?

<p>By soaking the nails in acetone until they melt away.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technique is used to slide nail tips onto the natural nail?

<p>Stop, rock, and hold.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Nail Tips

Plastic components made from Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) used as an extension of the natural nail.

Well (Nail Tip)

The point of contact where the nail tip adheres to the natural nail plate.

Nail Dehydrator

A product used to remove moisture and oil from the natural nail surface to improve adhesion.

Nail Tip Adhesive

Substance used to securely attach nail tips to the natural nail.

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Nail Wraps

Fabrics or paper layered around the nail to add strength and reinforcement.

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Silk Wraps

Type of nail wrap made from natural fibers that becomes transparent when resin is applied.

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Linen Wraps

A type of nail wrap that is thick and heavy, and less permeable to adhesives.

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Fiberglass Wraps

Thin, loose fabric wrap that provides the least amount of strength.

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Wrap Resin

Coats and secures fabric wraps to the nails.

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Wrap Resin Accelerator (Activator)

Speeds up the hardening process of wrap resin.

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Fill or Backfill

Applying enhancement product to new nail growth during maintenance.

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Rebalancing

Correcting the structure of the nail during maintenance to improve strength and shape.

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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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