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,What should a nail tech do after using primer that has been removed from the original container? -
ANSWER-Discard the leftover primer
What would most likely cause skin irritation for nail techs in reaction with nail products? - ANSWER-
Overexposure to products over several months
Finished acrylics are called what? - ANSWER-Polymers
What is the official name for athletes foot? - ANSWER-Tinea pedis
What is immediately done to implements taken out from disinfection? - ANSWER-Rinsed with water
After finishing a mani/pedi what can you use to clean the tables with? - ANSWER-QUATS
After using a cotton tip on an orange wood stick, the nail tech should do what? - ANSWER-Change the
cotton tip
When should you empty the trash? - ANSWER-Regularly
How can you best describe a nail well? - ANSWER-The part of the tip that serves as the point of contact
with the nail plate
Nails shouldn't be soaked in water before the nail tips are applied because? - ANSWER-They can retain
moisture and cause fungus
What process is used to make an acrylic nail? - ANSWER-Polymerization
What do you spend more time on when using odorless acrylic? - ANSWER-Waiting for the nails to dry
Nail wraps can be done on what? - ANSWER-Natural nails/nail tips
, Fiberglass is what? - ANSWER-Strong and durable
You should never rip off nail tips because? - ANSWER-It causes damage to the nail bed
Can you apply acrylic on wet nails? - ANSWER-No, it can cause mold and fungus
Why do we use non-acetone polish remover? - ANSWER-To remove the polish for clients with acrylics
What is the most common infection that people with acrylics have? - ANSWER-Mold
Where is the hyponichium located? - ANSWER-Under the free edge of the nail
Liquid nail wraps are made of what? - ANSWER-Tiny fibers and liquid polish
Odorless nails are considered what? - ANSWER-Self leveling
Onychia and paranonychia are caused by what? - ANSWER-Using unsanitary implements
How can you tell that an acrylic nail is dried? - ANSWER-You will hear a clicking sound
If you have a client with a fority nail what should you do? - ANSWER-Rub vitamin E oil on it
Before applying polish, the paper wraps surface should be what? - ANSWER-Smoothed by a ridge filler
Onychauxis or hypertrophy is what? - ANSWER-Overgrowth of the nail
What is the greatest risk of infection bacteria? - ANSWER-Bacteria multiplies very fast in a large amount