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: Gel-Polish QUIZ Removal Basics 7. What is the finishing step performed in a gel-polish removal service? A. A paraffin dip B. A hand massage C. A drop of cuticle oil to condition the nail and the surrounding skin D. Leave the nails as is 8. Which statement is TRUE? If you notice that the gel-polish isn't completely coming off after removing the foil wrap, the next best step is to: 1. What type of file should be used to break the seal on a soak-off gel manicure to make removal easier? A. 220/400-grit thin wooden file B. 180/180-grit file C. 150/150-grit file D. 100/100-grit file 2. What are the benefits of using a foil wrap to remove gel-polish? 4. What product is not used in the gel removal process? A. 180/180-grit file B. Cuticle nippers C. Foil nail wraps D. An orangewood stick 5. How should excess gel-polish product be removed from the nail after removing the foil wrap? A. It keeps the skin around the nail bed from drying out. A. Filed off in a back and forth motion B. It prevents getting the removal product on the skin. C. With a clean orangewood stick, remove the excess product from the cuticle to the edge of the nail C. When folded around the nail, it helps create a seal to ensure the entire nail is covered. 36 | 2013 NAILS CAREER HANDBOOK D. All of the above 3. To remove Gelish, how long should you let the fingers set in the foil wraps for proper removal? A. 5 minutes B. 10-15 minutes C. 20 minutes E. 25 minutes B. Soaked off in a bowl of acetone A. Remove the excess polish with nail nippers 6. If needed, what type of buffer should be used to gently smooth the surface of the nail after removal? A. 280-grit buffer B. 100/180-grit buffer C. A chamois nail buffer D. 240/240-buffer A. Reapply the wraps and let the removal solution sit on the gel-polish a few minutes more. B. Use a cuticle pusher to remove the excess gel-polish. C. File the excess gel-polish off. D. Soak the nails in a bowl of acetone. 9. What are some of the consequences of gel-polish that isn't properly removed? A. Removal of keratin from the nail plate B. Dehydrated nail plates C. Pits, cracks, and scrapes on clients' nail plates D. The appearance of white to off-white spots or patches on the nail plate E. All of the above 10. True or False? T F Gelish is cured using an LED light, which ultimately makes it harder to remove. T F The Gelish Aurora Collection was the first color collection ever launched by Gelish. Sponsored by Take this test online at www.nailsmag.com/CHQuiz. www.gelish.com