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COS CH28
Term | Definition |
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Apex | Also known as the arch; the area of the nail that has all of the strength. |
Chain Reaction | Also known as polymerization reaction; process that joins together monomers to create very long polymer chains. |
Initiators | Substance that starts the chain reaction that leads to the creation of very long polymer chains. |
Monomer | one unit called a molecule. |
Monomer Liquid | Chemical liquid mixed with polymer powder to form the sculptured nail enhancement. |
Monomer Liquid and Polymer Powder Nail Enhancements | Enhancements created by combining monomer liquid and polymer powder |
Nail Extension Underside | The actual underside of the nail extension. |
Odorless Monomer Liquid and Polymer Powder Products | Nail enhancement products that have little odor. |
Polymer | Substance formed by combining many small molecules (monomers) into very long chain-like structures. |
Polymerization | Also known as curing or hardening; chemical reaction that creates polymers. |
Polymer Powder | Powder in white |
Stress Area | Where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge. |
3-D nail art | Describes any art that protrudes from the nail. |
dappen dish | Special container that holds monomer liquid and polymer powder. |
grit | Refers to how many grains of sand are on the file per square inch. |
inlaid designs | Designs inside a nail enhancement. |
mix ratio | The amount of monomer liquid and polymer powder used to create a bead. |
nail forms | Used as a guide to extend the nail enhancements beyond the fingertip for additional length. |
nail primer | Used on the natural nail prior to product application to assist in adhesion; used to chemically bond the enhancement product to the natural nail. |
shiner | A multi sided buffer (usually 400/1 |
sidewall | The line of the nail enhancement that runs straight from the cuticle down the side or wall of the nail to the end of the extension. |
smile line | The curved line where the pink and white meet each other on a French manicured nail. |