Arizona State Board Nail Technology Practice Exam

If a gel or hard gel application has tiny low spots, what is a recommended action?

1. Change their nail color frequently

2. Reapply the entire product

3. Fill in the spots with a builder gel

4. Use a top coat only

The correct answer is: Fill in the spots with a builder gel

The recommended action of filling in the tiny low spots with a builder gel is appropriate because builder gel is specifically designed to enhance the structure and strength of the nail enhancement. When dealing with low spots, simply adding more product is often necessary to achieve an even finish that meets both aesthetics and durability standards. Builder gel has a thicker viscosity that allows for better leveling and smooth application, ensuring that the nails have the desired surface quality without the need to redo the entire application. Alternatively, changing the nail color frequently does not address the issue at hand, as it primarily focuses on aesthetics rather than the underlying structural problem. Reapplying the entire product would be time-consuming and unnecessary, especially when targeted solutions like filling in the spots can be applied instead. Using only a top coat would not resolve the low spots, as it is intended for finishing rather than correcting structural imperfections.