Gel polish is the perfect way to create the ______-week manicure effect

Gel polish lasts for ______ weeks without chipping or peeling

Gel polish has an artificial look and feel. True or False

Why is gel polish perfect for mobile nail technicians?

What type of lamp is needed with gel polish?

Gels are made up of ____________ which when placed under a UV light assist the initiators within the product to polymerise forming the hard-wearing artificial gel nail

Polymerisation turns a liquid into a gas. True or False

It is vital to keep all products out of direct sunlight. True or False

The Typical Curing time of a gel is _ minutes _ seconds

UV lamps need to be a __-watt lamp

Lamp bulbs should be replaced every _ months

All electrical equipment in the salon needs to be _____ tested

A ________ is used to dehydrate the natural nail plate and should be applied before polish application

A ________ is applied to the nail and must be cured under the lamp to help the Gel adhere to the nail.

A clear gel often used in a thin layer and cured before other layers are added is often called a _____ coat

Gel Polish Application: Coloured gel 1. _________ yours and the client’s hands 2. File the free edge to the required shape. Remove the surface shine using the ______ block and a 240-grit file. 3. Push back the cuticles with a cuticle ______ 4. Spray the nail using your ___________ spray and then wipe using your lint free wipe.

5. Remove all the dust from your work area as dust could get into the _______ which might cause lifting. 6. If required (some manufacturers do not require this), apply the nail _______ and/or bonder to the natural nail. Remember less is more 7. Apply the base gel polish starting in the center of the nail at the cuticle. Brushing back to the free edge and repeat on both sides of the nail. Cap the free edge to finish and _____ under the lamp. 8. Apply the coloured gel polish in the same process as step 7 and cap the free edge. Ensure there is __ gel on the surrounding skin.

9. Apply a second layer and _____ under the lamp. 10. Apply the sealer or ___ coat gel in the same procedure as step 7 and cure under the lamp. 11. Using the gel wipe off and a ________ wipe, wipe over the nail to remove the sticky residue. 12. Finish with applying ________ oil to nails

For French Polish: 9. Apply a second layer of ______ if required. 10. Apply the ______ pink gel polish the same as step 7 and cure under the lamp. 11. Apply the ______ or top gel in the same procedure as step 8 and cure under the lamp. 12. Using the gel wipe off and a lint-free wipe, wipe over the nail to remove the _____ residue

Seven Tips for Applying Gel Polish: 1. Ensure the nails are _____ from oil and dust before the application of gel polish 2. Always ____ the free edge of the nail to ensure no shrinking back of the gel and lifting 3. Always ____ each layer of gel for the minimum curing time in the lamp 4. Keep all products upright and away from direct _______. Make sure the lids are on the products at all times 5. Do not file the _________ of the gel and do not over file the surface of the nail as this can leave scratch marks 6. Remove all gel from _______ or surrounding skin before placing under the lamp as this can cause lifting 7. Always use the Gel finishing wipe/wipe off to remove the _______ residue from the nail after the final coat of gel

When a professional nail technician removes nails there is no reason why any damage should occur. True or False

Which of these result in nail damage: 1. Picking off the gel polish 2. Biting off the gel polish 3. Force used such as tools and implements 4. Overuse of acetone 5. Over filing of the nail plate 6. All of the above

It is important to inform your client when you have completed their fresh set of nails that you make them aware of how nail damage can occur if they do not return to get their nails professionally infilled or removed. True or False

Removal procedure for all nail systems: 1. ________ your hands and client’s hands 2. Using a _____ grit file, file the surface of the overlay until a thin layer is left on the nail, taking care not to file the natural nail plate 3. Apply _______ oil to the surrounding skin of the nails 4. Cut ______ squares of foil and cotton wool 5. Soak ________ wool pad with acetone, place over the nail and wrap with foil (shiny side into nail), ensure the foil parcel is tight around the nail

When removing a nail continued.... 6. Leave for ________ minutes 7. ________ nail and gently using cuticle hoof remove excess overlay gel polish and white block to smooth the nail over. 8. Spray and wipe with your ___________ spray or your gel wipe off/finishing wipe 9. Place _________ oil over nail and rub in 10. Alternatively place a nail __________________ onto the nail and finish with applying hand cream

Appropriate aftercare includes a cuticle and nail oil should be used daily to condition the matrix and encourage nail growth. True or False

As a part of aftercare when should gloves be worn?

A _______________ polish remover should be used to remove any nail enamel.

As part of aftercare, how often should hand cream be applied?

What may happen if your file the free edge?