Nail Tips & Wraps Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
acrylonitrile butadiene styrene | Also known as ABS; a common thermoplastic used to make light, rigid, molded nail tips. |
cyanoacrylate | A specialized acrylic monomer that has excellent adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerizes in seconds |
fabric wrap | Nail wrap made of silk, linen, or fiberglass |
fiberglass wrap | very thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave. Easy for adhesive to penetrate |
linen wraps | made from a closely woven, heavy material. |
maintenance | term used for when a nail enhancement needs to be serviced after two or more weeks from the initial application of the nail enhancement product |
nail dehydrator | Substance used to remove surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on the natural nail plate, both of which can block adhesion. |
nail tip adhesive | the bonding agent used to secure the nail tip to the natural nail |
nail tips | plastic, pre-molded nails shaped from a tough polymer made from ABS plastic. |
nail wrap | a method of securing a layer of fabric or paper on and around the nail tip to ensure its strength and durability |
nail wrap resin | used to coat and secure fabric wraps to the natural nail and nail tip |
overlay | A layer of any kind of nail enhancement product that is applied over the natural nail or nail and tip application for added strength |
paper wraps | temporary nail wraps made of very thin paper |
position stop | the point where the free edge of the natural nail meets the tip |
repair patch | Piece of fabric cut to completely cover a crack or break in the nail during a 4-week fabric wrap maintenance procedure. |
silk wraps | made from a thin natural material with a tight weave that becomes transparent when wrap resin is applied |
stress strip | Strip of fabric 1/8 inch long, applied during a 4-week fabric wrap rebalance to repair or strengthen a weak point. |
tip cutter | Implement similar to a nail clipper, designed especially for use on a nail tips. |
wrap resin accelerator | also known as activator; acts as the dryer that speeds up the hardening process of the wrap resin or adhesive overlay |
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