Arizona State Board Nail Technology Practice Exam

What characteristic is NOT a result of special additives in monomer liquid and polymer powder?

1. Color stability

2. Durability

3. Be more uniform

4. Longer shelf-life

The correct answer is: Be more uniform

The characteristic that is not a result of special additives in monomer liquid and polymer powder is uniformity. Special additives in these products are primarily designed to enhance properties such as color stability, durability, and shelf-life. Color stability refers to the ability of the product to maintain its original hue over time, even when exposed to various environmental conditions. Durability indicates how well the resulting nail enhancements hold up to wear and resist breaking or chipping. Longer shelf-life ensures that the products can be stored for extended periods without degrading or losing their effectiveness. While uniformity in the application can be influenced by the skill of the nail technician, it is not inherently a result of additives in the monomer and polymer components. Therefore, the addition of special additives does not automatically guarantee that the final product will have a more uniform appearance; the uniformity depends more on application techniques and the proficiency of the technician.