NIC Nail Technician Written ExamNail Technology ProceduresMedium
A client desires a nail enhancement that is strong, durable, and can be easily filled, but is also odorless and does not require mixing liquid and powder. Which type of enhancement best fits these criteria?
- AHard Gel
- BPolygel/Acrygel
- CTraditional Acrylics
- DNail Wraps
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Polygel/Acrygel
Polygel, also known as Acrygel, is a hybrid product that combines the best qualities of acrylics and gels. It is strong and durable like acrylics but has no strong odor and is applied directly from a tube, eliminating the need for monomer/powder mixing. It cures under UV/LED light and can be easily filled, making it an ideal choice for clients seeking these specific benefits.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Hard gel is durable and odorless but is applied with a brush from a pot, not a tube, and while strong, Polygel is often marketed for superior strength-to-flexibility ratio and ease of application without runniness.
- C. Traditional acrylics are strong and durable but have a strong odor and require mixing liquid and powder.
- D. Nail wraps are generally not as strong or durable as other enhancements and are not typically filled in the same way.
Polygel/Acrygel
A hybrid nail enhancement product that combines the strength of acrylics with the flexibility and odorless application of gels. It is applied from a tube and cured under UV/LED light.
- Hybrid product (acrylic + gel)
- Strong, durable, flexible
- Odorless, no liquid/powder mixing
- Applied from a tube, cured with light
Memory trick: Polygel's the 'perfect hybrid' for strength, no smell, and easy application!