Chapter 27 Nail Tips & Wraps Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 3. The point where the free edge of the natural nail meets the tip.
  2. 6. Used to coat and secure fabric wraps to the natural nail and nail tip.
  3. 8. A layer of any kind of nail enhancement product that is applied over the natural nail or nail and tip application for added strength.
  4. 11. A method of securing a layer of fabric or paper on and around the nail tip to ensure its strength and durability.
  5. 12. Made from a thin, natural material with a tight weave that becomes transparent when wrap resin is applied.
  6. 13. The bonding agent used to secure the nail tip to the natural nail.
  7. 15. Nail wrap made of silk, linen, or fiberglass.
  8. 16. Made from a very thin, synthetic mesh with a loose weave.
  9. 17. A specialized acrylic monomer that has excellent adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerizes in seconds.
  10. 18. Temporary nail wraps made of very thin paper.
  11. 19. Implement similar to a nail clipper, designed especially for use on nail tips.
Down
  1. 1. Also known as ABS; a common thermoplastic used to make light, rigid, molded nail tips.
  2. 2. A substance used to remove surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on the natural nail plate.
  3. 4. Piece of fabric cut to completely cover a crack or break in the nail.
  4. 5. Also known as activator; acts as the dryer that speeds up the hardening process of the wrap resin or adhesive overlay.
  5. 7. Strip of fabric cut to 1∕8-inch (3.12mm) 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.
  6. 9. Made from a closely woven, heavy material.
  7. 10. 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.
  8. 14. Plastic, pre-molded nails shaped from a tough polymer made from ABS plastic.