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| Also known as curing or hardening; chemical reaction that creates polymers. |
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| 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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| Chemical liquid mixed with polymer powder to form the sculptured nail enhancement |
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| Refers to how many grains of sand are on the file per square inch. |
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| Special container that holds monomer liquid and polymer powder. |
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| Also known as arch; the area of the nail that has all of the strength. |
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| Where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge. |
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odorless monomer
liquid and polymer
powder products |
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| Nail enhancement products that have little odor. |
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Substance that starts the chain reaction that leads to the creation of very long polymer
chains. |
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| Used to coat and secure fabric wraps to the natural nail and nail tip. |
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A substance used to remove surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on the natural
nail plate. |
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| Made from a closely woven, heavy material. |
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| Made from a very thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave. |
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A specialized acrylic monomer that has excellent adhesion to the natural nail plate and
polymerizes in seconds. |
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acrylonitrile
butadiene styrene |
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| Also known as ABS; a common thermoplastic used to make light, rigid, molded nail tips |
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| The bonding agent used to secure the nail tip to the natural nail |
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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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| Implement similar to a nail clipper, designed especially for use on nail tips |
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Strip of fabric cut to 1
⁄8-inch in length and applied to the weak point of the nail during
the Four-Week Fabric Wrap Maintenance to repair or strengthen a weak point in a nail
enhancement. |
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| The point where the free edge of the natural nail meets the tip. |
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| Temporary nail wraps made of very thin paper |
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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. |
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