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