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Chapter 27
Nail Tips, Wraps, & No-Light Gels
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Cosmetology
10th Grade
06/08/2011

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abrasive board
Definition
Thin, elongated board with a rough surface.
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ABS
Definition
Acrylonitrile butadience styrene.
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activator
Definition
A product used to speed up the curing process of resins and adhesives.
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buffer block
Definition
Lightweight, rectangular abrasive block.
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fabric wraps
Definition
Nail wraps made of silk, linen, or fiberglass.
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fiberglass
Definition
Very thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave.
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linen
Definition
Closely woven, heavy material used for nail wraps.
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nail tip
Definition
Artificial nail made of ABS or tenite acetate polymer that is adhered to the natural nail to add length.
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nail tip adhesive
Definition
Liquid or gel-like product made from cyanoacrylate monomer, and used to secure a nail tip to the natural nail.
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nail wraps
Definition
Nail-sized pieces of cloth or paper that are bonded to the top of the nail plate with nail adhesive; often used to repair or strengthen natural nails or nail tips.
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no-light gel
Definition
Thickened cyanoacrylate monomers.
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overlay
Definition
Acrylic (methacrylate) liquid and powder, wraps, or UV gels applied over a tip for added strength.
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paper wraps
Definition
Temporary nail wraps made of very thin paper. Not nearly as strong as fabric wraps.
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repair patch
Definition
Piece of fabric cut to completely cover a crack or break in the nail during a 4-week fabric wrap maintenance procedure.
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silk
Definition
Thin, natural material with a tight weave that becomes transparent when adhesive is applied.
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stress strip
Definition
Strip of fabric, 1/8 inch long, applied during a 4-week fabric wrap rebalance to repair or strengthen a weak point in a nail enhancement.
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tip cutter
Definition
Implement similar to a nail clipper, designed especially for use on nail tips.
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wrap resin
Definition
An adhesive used over the fabric wrap, to adhere it to the nail extension or nail plate.
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