Nail Enhancement and Care Quiz

Nail Enhancement and Structure

• Side walls provide strength, structure, and support to a nail.
• An overlay is used to provide strength, structure, and support to a nail.
• Nail tips often have a shallow depression called a well.

Nail Care and Procedures

• The first step of electric filing for pedicures is to clean the feet and inspect for cuts or unhealthy conditions.
• Monomer refers to atoms or small molecules that bond together to form polymers.
• Color graduation describes a fading effect between two colors.
• The second step of infection control is disinfecting.
• Soak-off gels are an alternative to traditional nail lacquers.
• Paraffin treatments should be avoided on clients with cuts, burns, rashes, warts, or eczema.

Nail Salon and Services

• Salon, spa, and barbershop ventilation systems should have designated vents.
• Nail technicians should check their cellphones only between clients.
• Nail technicians should keep the hand piece parallel to the nail.
• GFI outlets are typically required in bathrooms.
• The key duty of receptionists is booking appointments.
• A basic pedicure typically takes 30-45 minutes.

Nail Products and Applications

• Polymer powder is commonly used to create nail art effects.
• Nail plates grow the fastest during the summer.
• Methyl methacrylate monomer is not recommended and illegal in most states.
• UV gels are made using acrylate monomers.
• Nail tips are used to extend the length of the natural nail.
• A 36-watt lamp unit contains four 9-watt lamps.
• A shiner is a buffer used to create a high shine on a natural nail or enhancement.
• A round brush is the most common and versatile nail brush.
• Gel primer helps to improve adhesion of gels.

Anatomy and Physiology

• Ligaments are tough bands of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place.
• Muscle tissue contracts and moves different parts of the body.
• The endocrine system is also known as the gastrointestinal system.
• Blood platelets contribute to the blood-clotting process.

Health and Safety

• Sterilization is the highest level of infection control and destroys all microbial life.
• The pH scale measures how acidic an object is.
• Always test the water temperature on the inside of your wrist before applying warm or hot water to a client.
• Direct transmission requires contact with another person, whereas indirect transmission does not.
• Ultraviolet light is invisible.
• Cellulitis is a skin inflammation characterized by a swollen, red area that feels hot and tender.

Business and Professionalism

• A sole proprietor manages and assumes all expenses and receives all profits.
• A mission statement outlines the key strategic influences of a business.
• Employees should avoid insubordinate behaviour in the workplace.
• Clients should not shave their legs for 48 hours prior to a pedicure.
• Clients will generally try bolder colors on their toes than their hands.
• The first reality of a service position revolves around clients.

Nail Terminology and Technique

• Marbleizing is a swirled effect created by combining two or more wet colors with a stylus.
• A stress line is where the free edge of the nail meets the nail bed.
• Viscosity refers to the thickness of the resin liquid.
• A C-curve is typically 35% in salons and spas.
• Fine grit files are used for refining and finishing.
• Cataphoresis closes pores.
• A building resin has a thick viscosity.
• Colored dip systems use a type of nail resin.
• Adding a second top resin coat increases shine.

Other

• Adhesion is a force of nature that makes two surfaces stick together.
• A fuse is an electrical safety device designed to prevent excessive current by blowing out or melting when a wire overheats.
• Endothermic reactions absorb heat from the surrounding environment.

Test your knowledge on nail enhancement, care procedures, and salon practices. This quiz covers important topics such as nail structure, infection control, and service protocols. Perfect for aspiring nail technicians and beauty professionals.