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Nails - Chapter 27
Chapter 27 in Milady Cosmetology textbook
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene | also known as ABS; common type of thermoplastic used to make light, rigid, and molded nail tips |
| Cyanoacrylate | specialized acrylic monomer that has excellent adhesion to natural nail plate and polymerizes in seconds |
| fabric wrap | nail wrap made of fiberglass, linen, or silk. |
| fiberglass wraps | very thin- synthetic mesh with loose weave. |
| linen wraps | closly woven and heavy material |
| maintinence | when a nail enhancement needs to be serviced after 2+ weeks |
| nail dehydrator | removed substance moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on natural nail plate |
| nail tip adhesive | bonding agent used to secure nail tips to natural nails |
| nail tips | plastic, pre-molded nails shaped to from a tough polymer made from ABS plastic. |
| nail wrap | securing a layer of fabric over a nail to ensure its strength and durability |
| nail wrap resin | used to coat and secure fabric wraps on natural nails or nail tips |
| overlay | layer of any kind of enhancement product that is applied over the natural nail or nail tip for added strength |
| paper wraps | temporary nail wraps made of very thin paper |
| position stop | point where free edge meets the tip |
| repair patch | piece of fabric cut to completely cover a nail crack or break |
| silk wraps | made from thin natural material with tight weave that becomes transparent with wrap resin is applied |
| stress strip | piece of fabric cut to 1/8 inched that is applied to weak points of nail during 4-week wrap maintenance/repair to strengthen a point in a nail enhancement. |
| top cuttter | cutter specifically designed for nail tips |
| wrap resin accelerator | also known as activator acts as a dryer that speeds up hardening process of nail wrap resin or adhesive overlay. |