Nail tech

• Bonder is a gel-based brush-on liquid used to bind natural nails to applied products for better adhesion and retention
• Antiseptic is a decontamination product used to kill fungus and bacteria often associated with nails
• Backfill is a fill done on French nails that have grown out to move the white part back to its original position
• Contact dermatitis can be caused by nail products or uncured gel touching the skin, leading to an allergy with symptoms like redness and swelling
• Buffer is used for smoothing and polishing nails
• File is used to take in the edges or even out nails
• E drill is usually used for fills and prepping nails
• Carcinogens are cancer-causing chemicals
• Bacteria are small, celled organisms found almost everywhere
• Curing agent is used to maintain the desired nail appearance, such as a UV lamp for gel nails or topcoat
• Absorption is the action of taking in or soaking something up
• Allergic contact dermatitis presents as redness and swelling, with a rash developing over days
• Bactericidal substances are capable of killing bacteria
• Allergin is an allergic reaction to nail products, leading to redness and swelling of the fingertips
• Custom blending involves creating a custom color or look using different products
• Crystallization occurs when the monomer starts to leave, causing acrylic powder in the nail to form tiny crystals
• Is a basecoat always necessary? No
• Acetone is a chemical found in nail polish remover used to remove nail polish or break down strengthening products
• Acrylic nails are created by liquid monomer and powder, forming a polymer that bonds to the nail
• Subungual hematoma (bruised nail) is caused by trauma
• Add on services are additional services offered to a client who came in for one service, generating more revenue
• coffin nails are straight at the tip, while ballerina nails curve in slightly
• Nail cleanser is used to remove residue or prep the nails by removing natural oils, usually containing alcohol
• Adhesive is any product that bonds something to the natural nail, like nail glue or gel X
• Carbide bit is used to remove a lot of product quickly
• Smile line is the start of the free edge of the nail
• Acid-free primer acts like double-sided tape, while acid primers create tiny holes for the product to weave into the nails
• The apex is located near the cuticle area, built to strengthen and protect natural nails when using extensions
• 1. C curve nails have a visual curve when looking at the nail tips towards you