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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.
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