Gel Enhancements & Efiling

6. a type of nail enhancement product that hardens when exposed to specific types of light
7. a measure of how much electricity the lamp consumes
8. when a nail enhancement needs to be serviced after two or more weeks from the initial application of the nail enhancement product
9. how many grains of sand are on the file per square inch
11. angled groove cut into the surface of carbide and Swiss carbide bits
13. referred to as traditional gel; is strong enough to use to build nail extensions
15. any gel that includes color pigment
16. sometimes referred to as polygel or acrygel, are created from a mixture of polymer powder and hard gels
19. the power of a machine
20. bits a balanced bit that does not wobble or vibrate; the shank is centered on the head of the bit
21. a chemical reaction that releases heat

1. tiny cracks in nail enhancements as they age with wear and become brittle; can also be caused by aggressive filing with or without an electric file
2. the number of times a bit turns in a complete circle in one minute
3. a thick-viscosity gel that allows the nail technician to build an arch or extension
4. to transform from a liquid to a solid
5. a specialized electronic device that powers and controls bulbs to cure gel nail enhancements
10. a tool that is inserted into the handpiece of an electric file
12. left over solvents and/or uncured gel that create a tacky surface left on the nail after the gel has cured
14. light-emitting diodes
17. red marks cut into the nail by filing product with the front edge of the bit at an incorrect angle
18. also called soak-off gel; formulated to overlay the natural nail and easily removed with acetone