Ch 9 Quiz: Nail Tips and Forms NTE302

What is one of the MOST popular services you will do as a nail technician?

Which of the following is NOT a reason described in this chapter to have a thorough understanding of nail
tips and forms?

What term is used to describe any product added to the natural nail to increase strength and beauty?

What term is used to describe adding length to the natural nail?

How many ways are there to create a nail extension?

A tip or a form is used to do what?

How would you make sure nail enhancement products can adhere properly to the nail plate?

Dominique notices a client, whom she has never seen before, walk into the salon. The client asks for a nail
extension service but doesn’t have an appointment. Dominique has time to assist the client but not as much
time as she would like to have. What should Dominique do?

What term describes a type of manicure used prior to an enhancement service to prepare the cuticle and nail
plate without soaking them in water?

In both a dry manicure and a basic manicure, there are several steps that are the same. Which of the following
is not one of those?

When buffing the nail, be sure to buff down to the ___________.

Which is the LAST step in preparing the nail for nail extensions?

What would you use to provide strength, structure, and support to a nail?

__________ are/is made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.

Many nail tips have a shallow depression called a _______.

Which type of nail tip covers the entire nail up to the cuticle?

What tool is designed to NOT put pressure on the nail tip as it is being cut?

Chris has begun working in a spa and is watching Laura complete a manicure on a client. He notices that
Laura is filing with an abrasive flat instead of at an angle. When Chris asks Laura about it, what explanation
might she give him for NOT holding the abrasive at an angle?

___________ are/is placed under the free edge of the natural nail and used as a guide to extend the nail
enhancement product beyond the fingertip to add additional length.

Identify the type of nail form that can be made of aluminum.

How many basic types of forms are there?

Which type of nail form is sold in 100 or 500 count?

Which type of nail form is usually sold in a 10-piece container?

Which of the following is an advantage of nail forms?

Almond nails are similar to what other nail shape?

Stiletto nails are similar to what other nail shape?

Which type of nail has an edge that usually mimics the cuticle line and may be slightly tapered in on the
sides?

What type of nail shape is similar to square nails but has a soft, round shape with rounded corners?

What type of nail shape would you suggest if your client likes a square nail shape but wants a softer corner?

Which nail type resembles a long skinny carrot?

For which of the following nail types would you allow the form sides to come straight out from the natural
nail grooves and open to a large circle?

For which of the following nail types would you allow the form to come to a point at the end, with only a
pinhole circle at the opening?

When should you shape the nail tip?

Which of the following is true about nail extension undersides?

What is the area where the nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge?

The highest point in the nail is known as the what?

What shape is the apex?

The _______________ should be even and match in length from nail to nail on all fingers.

How would you make sure that a nail enhancement is comfortable to wear?

What is the average percent of a C-curve in a salon or spa?

Which finger would you NOT measure with the others in making sure enhancements are even?

What helps provide structure to the nail so that it appears slender on the hand?