1. A colorless polish that evens out the nail plate and prevents pigments from penetrating the nail
plate is called a:: basecoat
2. A gel with a high viscosity is used:: To sculpt nails
3. A healthy nail is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color and:: is without hollows or wavy
ridges
4. A loosening or separation of the nail is referred to as: onycholysis
5. A protein substance found in nails, skin and hair is:: keratin
6. An acrylic brush is made of what type of hair?: natural
7. An example of an exfoliant is:: Sloughing lotion
8. An implement that shortens and shapes natural nails is called a(n):: emery board
9. Another name for split or brittle nails is:: Onychorrhexis
10.Another term for bitten nails is:: Onychophagy
11.Another term for tinea pedis is:: athlete's foot
12.Any disease, disorder or condition of the nail is called:: onychosis
13.Cuticles can be softened by soaking fingernails in a:: finger bowl
14.During a pedicure service, soak the client's feet for:: 5-10 minutes
15.During a two-color acrylic nail application, the white acrylic is applied to:: zone 1
16.Ensuring your client's comfort during the service is important during which nail
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service essential?: create
17.How much of the nail plate should a nail tip cover?: half
18.How should a callus be treated during a pedicure?: Smooth and reduce using a foot file
19.How should the nails be filed while performing a manicure?: corner to center
20.Improper filing, injuries or harsh chemicals could be causes of:: split nails
21.Jane accidentally closed the car door on her finger. The nail on that finger eventually fell off
and one year later that nail grew back distorted. What nail structure has possibly been
permanently damaged?: matrix
22.Methacrylic acid is typically found in what artificial nail product?: primer
23.Onychorrhexis is a term indicating the nail condition called:: split or brittle nails
24.Polish remover or alcohol can be used as a:: Nail preparation solution
25.Polymers contain pigments to:: give color
26.Re-balancing the nail during a fill-in nail service means to file the nail and blend:: 'old
product" to new growth area
27.The brush used for artificial nail services is made of what type of hair?: -
natural
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