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Chapter 29
UV Gels
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Cosmetology
11th Grade
06/08/2011

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inhibition layer
Definition
Tacky surface left on the nail once a UV gel has cured.
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oligomer
Definition
Short chain of monomers that is not long enough to be considered a polymer.
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one-colored method
Definition
Gel is applied over the entire surface of the nail.
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Two-colored method
Definition
Two different colors of gel are applied to the surface of the nail, in different places, as in French manicure.
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urethane acrylate or urethane methacrylate
Definition
Main ingredient used to create UV gel nail enhancement.
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UV lightbulbs
Definition
Special bulbs that emit UV light to cure UV gel nail enhancements.
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UV gels
Definition
Types of nail enhancement products that harden when exposed to a UV light.
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UV gel primer
Definition
Product designed specifically to improve adhesion of UV gels to the natural nail plate.
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UV gel lamps
Definition
Specialized electronic devices that power and control UV lights to cure UV gel nail enhancements.
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wattage
Definition
Measure of how much electricity a light bulb consumes.
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