How well do you know
nail techniques?

Which nail prep step removes the cuticle from the nail plate surface before applying any product?

• Dehydrating the nail
• Cuticle pushback and pterygium removal
• Filing the free edge
• Applying nail primer

What is the correct grit range for filing the natural nail plate without causing micro-tears?

• 80–100 grit
• 180–240 grit
• 320–400 grit
• 60 grit or below

Gel polish lifting most often starts at which part of the nail?

• The centre of the nail plate
• The free edge and sidewalls
• The cuticle area only
• Under the nail tip

Which lamp type cures HEMA-free gel polish most reliably without inhibiting the top layer?

• UV-only lamp at 36W
• Dual UV/LED lamp at 48W
• LED lamp at 9W
• Any lamp works identically

When building an apex on a gel extension, where should the highest point of product sit?

• At the stress point — roughly one-third from the free edge
• Directly over the centre of the natural nail
• At the cuticle line for better adhesion
• At the very tip for visual length

What does a matte top coat chemically lack compared to a glossy finish?

• Photoinitiators
• Light-scattering silica particles
• A wipe-off inhibition layer
• Pigment suspension agents

Which removal method causes the least structural damage to the natural nail plate?

• Foil soak with acetone for 12–15 minutes, then gentle scraping
• Electric file removal at high speed
• Peeling the product off after brief soaking
• Filing down to the natural nail in one pass