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Quiz about Salon Secrets A Day in the Life of a Nail Tech

Salon Secrets: A Day in the Life of a Nail Tech Quiz

I'm sure most of you know what it's like to visit a nail salon. Why don't you try working in one? How good is your salon employee etiquette? Take my quiz and find out! All questions are based on North Carolina State Board of Cosmetology.

A multiple-choice quiz by QuizBrit. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
QuizBrit

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
317,606

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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490

Question 1 of 10

1. How many education hours must be completed before a student can take the State Board of Cosmetology exam? Hint

100

500

300

250

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is an acceptable disinfectant for implements? Hint

Any Environmental Protection Agency registered disinfectant

Anti-bacterial soap

A bleach and water solution

Lysol spray

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Question 3 of 10

3. MMA is a dangerous and harmful product and can cause serious damage to skin and nails. What does MMA stand for? Hint

Mono MethylAcrylate

Methyl MonoAcrylate

Monomer Methyl Acrylic

Methyl Monomer Acetone

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Question 4 of 10

4. According to the NC State Board how often must the foot spa chart be updated? Hint

Monthly

Hourly

Daily

Weekly

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which type of acrylic extension does not require a plastic nail tip? Hint

Full Sets

French Manicure

Wraps

Sculpts

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many hours of continued education are required each year to renew a Manicurist license? Hint

Ten

Twelve

Four

Eight

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the liquid used in the building of acrylic nails? Hint

Polymer

Monomer

Acetone

Primer

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the powder substance used in the building of acrylic nails? Hint

Primer

Monomer

Acetone

Polymer

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following is not required by the State Board of Cosmetology? Hint

Salons must be inspected twice a year

Implements must be sanitized after every use

All trash cans must have lids

Each client must have a clean towel

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which one of these materials can be used in a wrap? Hint

Silk

Cotton

Tissue Paper

Plastic

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many education hours must be completed before a student can take the State Board of Cosmetology exam?

Answer: 300

Students are required to complete 300 hours of education before they are eligible for the State Board. This normally takes two to four months based on part-time or full-time status.

2. What is an acceptable disinfectant for implements?

Answer: Any Environmental Protection Agency registered disinfectant

As long as the solution is EPA approved you're in the clear.

3. MMA is a dangerous and harmful product and can cause serious damage to skin and nails. What does MMA stand for?

Answer: Methyl MonoAcrylate

MMA is a dangerous chemical that can be used when working with acrylic nails. It can dissolve the natural nail bed and cause irritation and infection of the skin. It is illegal everywhere in the U.S.

4. According to the NC State Board how often must the foot spa chart be updated?

Answer: Daily

At the end of each day the Nail Technician must log the date and time that they last cleaned the spa. They must also sign off on the log.

5. Which type of acrylic extension does not require a plastic nail tip?

Answer: Sculpts

When performing a sculpt you do not glue a tip on the natural nail. You use a sculpt form that fits around and underneath the fingernail. The acrylic is applied on top of the form. Once the acrylic is hard you remove the form from underneath. This eliminates the need of a tip.

6. How many hours of continued education are required each year to renew a Manicurist license?

Answer: Eight

Nail Technicians must complete 8 hours worth of continued education courses in order to renew their license. Nail Techs can complete up to 12 hours in one year and credit the extra four towards the next year. They also have the option to complete hours with online courses, but may only be credited with four hours online, the other four must be in "class sessions."

7. What is the name of the liquid used in the building of acrylic nails?

Answer: Monomer

Monomer is the liquid solution used for building acrylic nails. MMA is a dangerous form of monomer. Most often MMA is used because it is cheaper and more durable, but it causes more damage than EMA (Ethyl MonoAcrylate).

8. What is the name of the powder substance used in the building of acrylic nails?

Answer: Polymer

Polymer is the powder used in building acrylic nails. You wet the brush with monomer then dip it in the powder. After brushing the mixture on the nails it hardens. This is a good way to strengthen thin nails.

9. Which of the following is not required by the State Board of Cosmetology?

Answer: Salons must be inspected twice a year

Salons inspections are only required once a year. That doesn't mean you may not get an inspection every six months, but it isn't a requirement.

10. Which one of these materials can be used in a wrap?

Answer: Silk

Silk wraps come on larger sheets that are cut down to fit the client's nails. They are layered with adhesive and activator to give added strength. Wraps can also come in micro-fiber form. Tissue paper would be eaten away by the other products used in this procedure.

The main attraction of wraps is that there is no need for a false nail. Plastic nails are used under acrylic. Cotton... well that would just make a huge mess!

Source: Author QuizBrit

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