Gel Nail Application and Chemistry Quiz

Primer is used to bond the gel to the natural nail in the gel nail system.

Acrylate is the primary ingredient in most gel nail products.

The recommended curing time for most gel nail products under a UV lamp is 30-60 seconds.

Buffing the nail surface is not a step in the gel nail application process.

Methacrylate is typically used in gel nail products to create flexibility.

The top coat in gel nail application adds shine and protection.

A dehydrator in gel nail preparation removes excess oil and moisture.

A potential disadvantage of gel nail application is the strong odor associated with it.

The UV or LED lamp is used in gel nail application to dry and harden the gel.

The activator in gel nail application promotes adhesion between layers.

Hard gel polish requires filing to remove.

Overlay is a gel nail enhancement applied over natural nails to strengthen them.

The recommended method for removing gel nail polish is soaking in acetone.

The primary difference between hard gel and soft gel is in their texture.

Soft gel nail polish can be removed without soaking in acetone.

The main difference is that gel polish requires curing under a UV or LED lamp.

All of the above factors affect the curing time of gel nail products.

Gel polish removal requires less time compared to traditional nail polish removal.

LED lamps cure gel faster compared to UV lamps.