Nail Extensions and Resin Systems
CST22 questions with correct answers
Why would the cosmetologist apply a layer of base resin over the activator when using a dip system? -
correct answer ✔✔To protect the powder application
Chris has begun working in a spa and is watching Laura complete a manicure on a client. He notices that
Laura is filing with an abrasive flat instead of at an angle. When Chris asks Laura about it, what
explanation might she give him for not holding the abrasive at an angle? - correct answer ✔✔It can
gouge the nail plate and damage it
A ___________ is made from a thin, natural material with a tight weave that becomes transparent when
wrap resin is applied. - correct answer ✔✔Silk wrap
what is the average percent of a C-curve in a salon or spa? - correct answer ✔✔35 percent
how many basic types of forms are there? - correct answer ✔✔two
How many applications of top resin should you put on the nail? - correct answer ✔✔two
Which finger would you NOT measure with the others in making sure enhancements are even? - correct
answer ✔✔pinky
what is the most common material used to wrap a nail? - correct answer ✔✔Fabric wraps
what term describes a type of manicure used prior to an enhancement service to prepare the cuticle and
nail plate without soaking them in water? - correct answer ✔✔Dry manicure
Stiletto nails are similar to what other nail shape? - correct answer ✔✔ballerina
, when should you shape the nail tip? - correct answer ✔✔Before you blend down the contact area
What helps provide structure to the nail so that it appears slender on the hand? - correct answer ✔✔C
curve
which of the following is true about resin systems? - correct answer ✔✔Resin systems are easily
removed
for which of the following nail types would you allow the form to come to a point at the end, with only a
pinhole circle at the opening? - correct answer ✔✔oval
how would you make sure the nail enhancement products can adhere properly to the nail plate? -
correct answer ✔✔Make sure the nail is clean and free of moisture and oil
to _____ an area is to structurally correct the location of the apex of the nail to prolong its strength,
shape, and durability. - correct answer ✔✔rebalance
which type of nail form is sold in 100 or 500 count? - correct answer ✔✔disposable
how would you make sure that a nail enhancement is comfortable to wear? - correct answer ✔✔Make
the nail enhancement thin
Why might you need to know about nail resins? - correct answer ✔✔colored dip systems are a very
popular service
a tip or form is used to do what? - correct answer ✔✔Create a nail extension
the following are reasons to have a thorough understanding of nail extensions and resin systems EXCEPT:
- correct answer ✔✔You will need to show creativity in artistic nail enhancements
A _________ is where the free edge of the nail meets the nail bed. - correct answer ✔✔stress line
CST22 questions with correct answers
Why would the cosmetologist apply a layer of base resin over the activator when using a dip system? -
correct answer ✔✔To protect the powder application
Chris has begun working in a spa and is watching Laura complete a manicure on a client. He notices that
Laura is filing with an abrasive flat instead of at an angle. When Chris asks Laura about it, what
explanation might she give him for not holding the abrasive at an angle? - correct answer ✔✔It can
gouge the nail plate and damage it
A ___________ is made from a thin, natural material with a tight weave that becomes transparent when
wrap resin is applied. - correct answer ✔✔Silk wrap
what is the average percent of a C-curve in a salon or spa? - correct answer ✔✔35 percent
how many basic types of forms are there? - correct answer ✔✔two
How many applications of top resin should you put on the nail? - correct answer ✔✔two
Which finger would you NOT measure with the others in making sure enhancements are even? - correct
answer ✔✔pinky
what is the most common material used to wrap a nail? - correct answer ✔✔Fabric wraps
what term describes a type of manicure used prior to an enhancement service to prepare the cuticle and
nail plate without soaking them in water? - correct answer ✔✔Dry manicure
Stiletto nails are similar to what other nail shape? - correct answer ✔✔ballerina
, when should you shape the nail tip? - correct answer ✔✔Before you blend down the contact area
What helps provide structure to the nail so that it appears slender on the hand? - correct answer ✔✔C
curve
which of the following is true about resin systems? - correct answer ✔✔Resin systems are easily
removed
for which of the following nail types would you allow the form to come to a point at the end, with only a
pinhole circle at the opening? - correct answer ✔✔oval
how would you make sure the nail enhancement products can adhere properly to the nail plate? -
correct answer ✔✔Make sure the nail is clean and free of moisture and oil
to _____ an area is to structurally correct the location of the apex of the nail to prolong its strength,
shape, and durability. - correct answer ✔✔rebalance
which type of nail form is sold in 100 or 500 count? - correct answer ✔✔disposable
how would you make sure that a nail enhancement is comfortable to wear? - correct answer ✔✔Make
the nail enhancement thin
Why might you need to know about nail resins? - correct answer ✔✔colored dip systems are a very
popular service
a tip or form is used to do what? - correct answer ✔✔Create a nail extension
the following are reasons to have a thorough understanding of nail extensions and resin systems EXCEPT:
- correct answer ✔✔You will need to show creativity in artistic nail enhancements
A _________ is where the free edge of the nail meets the nail bed. - correct answer ✔✔stress line
