Resin Quiz & Flashcards: Speeding Up Dry Time

Questions and Answers

What is building resin?

A thicker-viscosity resin

What is dip powder?

A very fine polymer-powder that is usually heavily pigmented with color

What is a dip system?

A resin-and polymer-powder based system where the resin absorbs the powder to create a hard coating over the nail

What is fabric wrap made of?

Silk, linen, or fiberglass Signup and view all the answers

What is fiberglass wrap?

A very thin synthetic mesh with a loose wave Signup and view all the answers

What is a fill, also known as a backfill?

When enhancement product is applied onto the new growth of nail Signup and view all the answers

What is maintenance in nail technology?

When nail enhancement needs to be serviced after two or more weeks from the initial application of the nail enhancement product Signup and view all the answers

What are nail resin systems?

Any group of products that includes nail resin to build strength and structure over a natural nail or nail tip Signup and view all the answers

What are nail resins made of?

Cyanoacrylate Signup and view all the answers

What is nail wrap?

Any method of securing a layer of fabric or paper on a nail to increase its strength and durability Signup and view all the answers

What is rebalance?

Any method of securing a layer of fabric or paper on a nail to increase it's strength and durability Signup and view all the answers

What is a resin accelerator?

A substance that assists in speeding up the dry time of the resin; also called an activator Signup and view all the answers

What is silk wrap made of?

A thin natural material with a tight weave that becomes transparent when wrap resin is applied Signup and view all the answers

What is a stress line?

The line where the free edge of the nail meets the nail bed Signup and view all the answers

What is a stress strip?

Strip of fabric cut to 1/8-inch in length and applied across the stress line Signup and view all the answers

What is viscosity?

The thickness of the resin liquid Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nail Resin Systems Overview

Nail resin systems enhance nail strength and structure, often comprising resin and polymer powders.
Building resin has a thicker viscosity for creating strong enhancements.

Types of Nail Enhancements

Dip powder is a fine polymer powder, typically heavily pigmented for added color.
A dip system combines resin and dip powder, allowing the resin to absorb the powder for a durable coating.
Fabric wraps are made from silk, linen, or fiberglass to reinforce nails.
Fiberglass wraps utilize a thin synthetic mesh, offering flexibility and strength.

Maintenance and Services

Filling or backfilling is the process of applying enhancement product on new nail growth.
Maintenance is necessary two or more weeks post-initial application to ensure nails remain in good condition.

Specific Terms and Materials

Nail wraps secure a layer of fabric or paper to strengthen nails.
Rebalance refers to techniques used to enhance nail durability, typically through layering.
Resin accelerators quicken the drying time of the resin and are known as activators.

Structural Elements

The stress line is where the nail's free edge meets the nail bed, indicating a critical structural point.
Stress strips are short, 1/8-inch fabric pieces placed across the stress line for additional support.

Properties of Resins

Nail resins are composed of cyanoacrylate, known for its strong bonding properties.
Viscosity describes the thickness of resin liquids, essential for application consistency.