Across
- 3. A method of securing a layer of fabric or paper on and around the nail tip to ensure its strength and durability
- 6. A closely woven, heavy material used for nail wraps
- 11. A specialized acrylic monomer (non-crosslinking) that has excellent adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerizes in seconds; used to make wraps and nail adhesives
- 13. A product specially designed to help adhesives dry more quickly
- 16. A strip of fabric cut to 1/8” (3.18 mm) in length and applied to the weak point of the nail during Procedure 16-7, Four-Week Fabric Wrap Maintenance, to repair or strengthen a weak point in a nail enhancement
- 17. A nail enhancement that is strengthened using nail adhesive
- 18. preformed nail extensions made from ABS or tenite acetate plastic; available in a wide variety of shapes, styles, and colors, such as natural, white, and clear
Down
- 1. A strong, glossy, tightly woven natural fiber used for nail wrapping that becomes transparent when wrap resin is applied
- 2. A common thermoplastic used to make light, rigid, molded nail tips
- 3. A substance used to remove surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on the natural nail plate
- 4. A layer of any kind of nail enhancement product that is applied over the natural nail or nail and tip application for added strength
- 5. An implement similar to a nail clipper, designed especially for use on nail tips
- 7. Temporary nail wrap made of very thin paper. Not nearly as strong as a fabric wrap
- 8. A very thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave
- 9. Resins are used to coat and secure fabric wraps; made from cyanoacrylate and closely related to those used to create other types of nail enhancements
- 10. A nail wrap made of silk, linen, or fiberglass
- 12. A piece of fabric cut to completely cover a crack or break in the nail
- 14. The bonding agent used to secure the nail tip to the natural nail
- 15. The point where the free edge of the natural nail meets the tip