Multiple Choice Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Which of the following is TRUE about resin systems?
a. | Resin systems are easily removed. | b. | Resin systems are poor
overlayers. | c. | Resin systems are time consuming. | d. | Resin systems are only for colored
dips. |
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What is an advantage to nail resins?
a. | Nail resins are very strong (but can be difficult to remove). | b. | Nail resins can
extend the natural nail for a special occasion. | c. | Nail resins are new and a trendy
option. | d. | Nail resins are a tricky but beautiful option for
enhancements. |
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Resin and __________ are perfect for repairing a crack or break in the natural
nail.
a. | gel | b. | polish | c. | acrylic | d. | fabric |
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Why might you need to know about nail resins?
a. | Resin can be used when clients want extra shine on nails. | b. | Male clients
typically do not want colored nails, and resin is a nice option for natural
nails. | c. | Colored dip systems are a very popular service. | d. | Resin cannot be
combined with painted nails. |
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Nail resins are made from ____________________.
a. | cyanoacrylate | b. | fiberglass | c. | silk | d. | dip powder |
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_____________ refers to the thickness of the resin liquid.
a. | Backfill | b. | Viscosity | c. | Dip
system | d. | Overlaying |
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7.
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Misha is applying a nail resin and would like to speed up the time it takes to
dry. What should she do?
a. | Misha should use a resin with a thick viscosity. | b. | Misha should use a
resin with a thin viscosity. | c. | Misha should put the resin on in one thick
coat. | d. | Misha should use the resin as a top coat. |
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Kayla is interested in using a building resin on her client. What kind of
viscosity would it have?
a. | It would have a thick viscosity. | b. | It would have a thin
viscosity. | c. | It would be thin if used as a base coat but thick if used as a top
coat. | d. | It would be thick if used as a base coat but thin if used as a top
coat. |
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9.
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Michelle is interested in using a resin as a base. What type of viscosity should
she use?
a. | Colorless | b. | Textured | c. | Thinner | d. | Thicker |
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10.
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Justin is interested in using a resin as a top coat. What type of viscosity
should he use?
a. | Colorless | b. | Textured | c. | Thinner | d. | Thicker |
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A resin _______________ assists in speeding up the dry time of the resin.
a. | accelerator | b. | backfill | c. | wrap | d. | viscosity |
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A resin ___________________ is also known as an activator.
a. | accelerator | b. | backfill | c. | wrap | d. | viscosity |
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Which of the following would NOT be a way to put on an activator?
a. | Brush | b. | Spray | c. | Aerosol | d. | Powder |
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Which of the following might be a scenario where nail resins are an excellent
option?
a. | Prom | b. | Heavy gardening | c. | Light office
work | d. | Sports |
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______________________ is a colorless liquid acrylate monomer that is easily
cured and used as a powerful, fast-acting adhesive.
a. | Cyanoacrylate | b. | Fiberglass | c. | A silk
wrap | d. | Dip powder |
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Which of the following is NOT true about nail resin systems?
a. | Nail resins are often used alone. | b. | Nail resins provide
flexibility. | c. | Nail resins build strength. | d. | Nail resins can be used on the nail
tip. |
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Which of the following is TRUE about resin systems?
a. | Nail resins are only meant to be used with nail tip applications. | b. | Nail resins are
often used alone. | c. | Nail resins can be worn for months at a
time. | d. | Nail resins are easily removed. |
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Any method of securing a layer of fabric or paper on a nail to increase its
strength and durability is referred to as a ___________.
a. | silk wrap | b. | fabric wrap | c. | nail
wrap | d. | fiberglass wrap |
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A ____________ can be used to repair a nail, as an overlay to strengthen natural
nails, or to strengthen a nail tip application.
a. | silk wrap | b. | fabric wrap | c. | nail
wrap | d. | fiberglass wrap |
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A ________________ is the MOST common way to wrap a nail.
a. | silk wrap | b. | fabric wrap | c. | nail
wrap | d. | fiberglass wrap |
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A ___________ is made from a thin, natural material with a tight weave that
becomes transparent when wrap resin is applied.
a. | silk wrap | b. | fabric wrap | c. | nail
wrap | d. | fiberglass wrap |
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A __________ is made from a very thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave.
a. | silk wrap | b. | fabric wrap | c. | nail
wrap | d. | fiberglass wrap |
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A __________________ can be purchased in swatches, rolls, or packages of precut
pieces, either with or without adhesive backing.
a. | silk wrap | b. | fabric wrap | c. | nail
wrap | d. | fiberglass wrap |
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A ___________ strip is a strip of fabric cut about 1/8" in length and
applied across the line where the free edge of the nail meets the nail bed.
a. | fill | b. | stress | c. | rebalance | d. | dip |
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A _________ line is where the free edge of the nail meets the nail bed.
a. | fill | b. | stress | c. | rebalance | d. | dip |
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The new growth of nail is commonly referred to as a ________.
a. | fill | b. | stress | c. | rebalance | d. | dip |
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To __________ an area is to structurally correct the location of the apex of the
nail to prolong its strength, shape, and durability.
a. | fill | b. | stress | c. | rebalance | d. | dip |
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28.
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At what point should a small strip of fabric be cut to cover regrowth, without
any fabric on it?
a. | One week | b. | Two weeks | c. | Three
weeks | d. | Four weeks |
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29.
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When should you come in for additional fabric and resin to keep an enhancement
strong?
a. | One week | b. | Two weeks | c. | Three
weeks | d. | Four weeks |
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30.
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How often should you come in for wrap maintenance?
a. | One week | b. | Two weeks | c. | Three
weeks | d. | Four weeks |
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A ________ system is a resin- and polymer-powder-based system in which the resin
absorbs the powder to create a hard coating over the nail.
a. | fill | b. | stress | c. | rebalance | d. | dip |
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What is the relationship between dip powder and liquid monomer?
a. | Dip powders should be used with the liquid monomer as the base
coat. | b. | Dip powders should only be used with a liquid monomer when the nail enhancement will
be on for a short time. | c. | Some brands of dip powder can used with liquid
monomer to create a nail. | d. | Dip powder should always be used with liquid
monomer. |
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What do you need to apply after the applications of dip color on the nail to
help the layers dry?
a. | Activator | b. | Cyanoacrylate | c. | Silk
wrap | d. | Stress strip |
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If a nail tech were to apply a second top resin coat, what would happen?
a. | It would create a smooth finish. | b. | It would create great
shine. | c. | It would protect the powder application. | d. | It would harden the
nails. |
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If a nail tech were to apply a layer of base resin over the activator, what
would happen?
a. | It would create a smooth finish. | b. | It would create great
shine. | c. | It would protect the powder application. | d. | It would harden the
nails. |
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36.
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Which of the following is NOT part of the dip system?
a. | Base resin | b. | Top resin | c. | Activator | d. | Liquid monomer |
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37.
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How many applications of color should you put on the nail?
a. | One | b. | One to two | c. | Two | d. | Two to three |
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38.
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How many applications of top resin should you put on the nail?
a. | One | b. | One to two | c. | Two | d. | Two to three |
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How long do dip nails last?
a. | 7 days | b. | 14–21 days | c. | 21–30
days | d. | 1–2 months |
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What is a very popular dip system service?
a. | French manicure | b. | Glitter | c. | Ombre | d. | Chevron |
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What should you do right after applying the powder?
a. | Dust off the excess powder. | b. | Wipe your brush on a lint-free
towel. | c. | Apply another base coat. | d. | Apply an
activator. |
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What should you apply over the activator to protect the powder application
during filing and buffing?
a. | Base resin | b. | Top resin | c. | Accelerator | d. | Liquid monomer |
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_____________ are used to make contact lenses, cements for mending broken bones,
Plexiglas windows, and even makeup and other cosmetics.
a. | Acrylics | b. | Monomer liquids | c. | Monomer
powders | d. | Polymer powders |
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Acrylic nails are nail enhancements that are based on mixing together:
a. | monomer liquids and water | b. | monomer liquids and polymer
powders | c. | monomer powders and polymer liquids | d. | polymer powders and
peroxide |
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Nail technicians should have a thorough understanding of liquid and powder
enhancements for all of the following reasons EXCEPT what?
a. | Liquid and powder nail enhancements are popular services. | b. | Liquid and powder
nail enhancements are lucrative services. | c. | Knowing how to work with nail enhancement
materials allows you to perform the service safely. | d. | Liquid and powder services are the simplest
nail enhancement to create. |
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What is the best way to apply liquid and powder nail enhancements?
a. | Synthetic hair brush | b. | Natural hair brush | c. | The wrap
method | d. | There is not one best way to apply nail enhancement
products. |
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What is the initiator that is added to the polymer powder?
a. | Cyanoacrylate | b. | Methacrylic acid | c. | Benzoyl
peroxide | d. | Methyl methacrylate |
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What does monomer mean?
a. | Many units | b. | One unit | c. | Initiator(s) | d. | Catalyst(s) |
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What does polymer mean?
a. | Many units | b. | One unit | c. | Initiator(s) | d. | Catalyst(s) |
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When _______________ spring(s) into action, it causes monomer molecules to
permanently link together into long polymer chains.
a. | many units | b. | one unit | c. | initiator(s) | d. | catalyst(s) |
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______________ is/are added to the monomer liquid and used to control the set or
curing time.
a. | Many units | b. | One unit | c. | Initiator(s) | d. | Catalyst(s) |
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Creating polymers can be thought of as a chain reaction. This is also known as
what?
a. | Polymerization | b. | Monomerization | c. | Initiator | d. | Catalyst |
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In general, odorless products must be used with a ____________ ratio.
a. | 25/75 wet and dry mix | b. | 75/25 wet and dry mix | c. | medium
mix | d. | dry mix |
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The tacky layer on top of the nail is called the ____________ layer.
a. | keratin | b. | inhibition | c. | primer | d. | grit |
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The top, tacky layer on the nail can be rolled off or filed away with what type
of abrasive?
a. | Coarse grit | b. | Medium grit | c. | Fine
grit | d. | Buffer |
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Monomer liquid can be used in four basic ways. Which of the following is NOT one
of them?
a. | On the natural nail, as a protective overlay | b. | Over the sidewall as
a reinforcement | c. | On a form to create a sculptured nail extension | d. | To create small
works of art on top of or inside a nail enhancement |
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There are three versions of monomer used in the nail industry. Which is the
industry standard?
a. | Acrylic monomer | b. | Cyanoacrylate | c. | Ethyl
methacrylate | d. | Methyl methacrylate |
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There are three versions of monomer used in the nail industry. Which is NOT
recommended and is illegal in most states?
a. | Acrylic monomer | b. | Odorless monomer | c. | Ethyl
methacrylate | d. | Methyl methacrylate |
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59.
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Marcus, a nail tech student, is trying to figure out how to make a nail
enhancement. He knows he needs to use polymer powder but isn't sure what to mix it with. What
would you advise him to add?
a. | Ethyl methacrylate | b. | Monomer liquid | c. | Polymer
powder | d. | Methyl methacrylate |
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60.
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Sophia is very artistic and has been told by her instructor to practice her
talents on clients' nails. What type of product will Sophia MOST likely use to create her nail
effects?
a. | Ethyl methacrylate | b. | Monomer liquid | c. | Polymer
powder | d. | Methyl methacrylate |
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61.
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Lucy and Claire are practicing extending the length of their nails. Their
instructor is very impressed with their work, especially because they only recently learned how to
apply them. What did the instructor recently teach the students how to use?
a. | Nail forms | b. | Monomer liquid | c. | Polymer
powder | d. | Methyl methacrylate |
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Which type of file would you use for the initial shaping of the perimeter of the
nail?
a. | Coarse grit | b. | Medium grit | c. | Fine
grit | d. | Buffer |
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Which type of file would you use for refining and finishing?
a. | Coarse grit | b. | Medium grit | c. | Fine
grit | d. | Buffer |
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64.
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Which type of file would you use for removing scratches in the surface of the
nail?
a. | Coarse grit | b. | Medium grit | c. | Fine
grit | d. | Buffer |
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Which type of file would you use for thinning an enhancement and preparing for a
refill?
a. | Coarse grit | b. | Medium grit | c. | Fine
grit | d. | Buffer |
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66.
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A _____________ dish holds a minimal amount of product for one service
use.
a. | soaking | b. | dappen | c. | resting | d. | wetting |
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67.
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What brush is MOST often used for monomer liquids?
a. | Oval | b. | Round | c. | Square | d. | Squoval |
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Nail forms are placed under the ___________ of the natural nail and used as a
foundation and guide to sculpt liquid and powder.
a. | sidewall | b. | nail bed | c. | matrix | d. | free edge |
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A shiner is a ___________ file and is used to create high shine on a natural
nail or nail enhancement.
a. | coarse-grit | b. | medium-grit | c. | fine-grit | d. | buffer |
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Sponge cores are used in __________ files.
a. | coarse-grit | b. | medium-grit | c. | fine-grit | d. | buffer |
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71.
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A bead mix ratio can be described in three ways. Which of the following would
you NOT classify as one of them?
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72.
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The __________ may appear to be thinner after enhancements have been
removed.
a. | nail plates | b. | nail cuticle | c. | matrix | d. | onyx |
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What type of file should you use when you see some lifting of the product around
the cuticles and sidewalls?
a. | Coarse grit | b. | Medium grit | c. | Fine
grit | d. | Buffer |
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74.
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How can clients extend the life and beauty of their nail enhancement?
a. | Regular maintenance | b. | Quality products | c. | Client upkeep at
home | d. | Nail soaks |
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75.
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What might happen if nail enhancements are not maintained? All of the following
are possible EXCEPT what?
a. | They may lift. | b. | They may crack. | c. | They may fall
off. | d. | They may break. |
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76.
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How often should clients come in for maintenance?
a. | Every 1–2 weeks | b. | Every 2–3 weeks | c. | Every 3–4
weeks | d. | Every 4–6 weeks |
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What is a good rule of thumb about lifting?
a. | If you use a quality product, you'll save money in the long
run. | b. | If you file it well, you'll extend your service. | c. | If you don't
deal with it now, you'll pay for it later. | d. | If you can see it now, you can see it
later. |
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When dealing with a crack, how much should you file down the area around the
crack?
a. | File down the area until the enhancement is gone. | b. | File down the area
around the crack until it's paper-thin. | c. | File down the area just enough to blend the
crack. | d. | File down the crack, but not the surrounding area. |
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What should you do when a client wants a nail enhancement removed?
a. | File down the nail enhancement. | b. | Soak the nails in acetone. | c. | Lift off the
enhancement. | d. | Let the nails grow out. |
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80.
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A two-week maintenance service is known as what?
a. | Backfill | b. | Viscosity | c. | Dip
system | d. | Overlaying |
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81.
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What service allows the nail to receive any repairs it needs and brings the
enhancement back to its original beauty?
a. | Backfill | b. | Viscosity | c. | Dip
system | d. | Overlaying |
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When performing a maintenance service, which area is reduced to rebalance the
nail and prepare the nail for application of new product?
a. | Undersides | b. | Apex | c. | Stress
area | d. | C-curve |
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83.
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When a nail enhancement lifts, cracks, or breaks, what may happen to the natural
nail?
a. | An infection can occur. | b. | The nail plate will be
paper-thin. | c. | The nail will develop a stress area. | d. | The nail will become
flexible. |
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84.
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Which product contains aloe and other skin softening agents when you purchase it
at a beauty supply store instead of a local hardware store?
a. | Primer | b. | Adhesions | c. | Acetone | d. | Polymers |
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