Milady Cosmetology Chapter 27 Nail Tips and Wraps
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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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cyanoacrylate
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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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fabric wrap
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Nail wrap made of silk, linen, or fiberglass.
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fiberglass wraps
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Made from a very thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave.
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linen wraps
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Made from a closely woven, heavy material.
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maintenance
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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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nail dehydrator
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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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nail tip adhesive
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The bonding agent used to secure the nail tip to the natural nail.
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nail tips
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Plastic, pre-molded nails shaped from a tough polymer made from ABS plastic.
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nail wrap
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A method of securing a layer of fabric or paper on and around the nail tip to ensure its strength and durability.
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nail wrap resin
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Used to coat and secure fabric wraps to the natural nail and nail tip.
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overlay
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A layer of any kind of nail enhancement product that is applied over the natural nail or nail and tip application for added strength.
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paper wraps
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Temporary nail wraps made of very thin paper.
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position stop
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The point where the free edge of the natural nail meets the tip.
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repair patch
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Piece of fabric cut to completely cover a crack or break in the nail.
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silk wraps
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Made from a thin natural material with a light weave that becomes transparent when wrap resin is applied.
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stress strip
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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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tip cutter
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implement similar to a nail clipper, designed especially for use on nail tips.
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wrap resin accelerator
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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.
