PSI Texas State Board Nail Tech practice exam

The UV gel should AVOID contact with all of the following EXCEPT?

1. Skin

2. Nail bed

3. Matrix

4. Fingers

The correct answer is: Fingers

UV gel should avoid contact with the nail bed, matrix, and skin because these areas can be sensitive and may react negatively to the chemicals in the gel. If UV gel comes into contact with the skin or nail bed, it can cause irritation, allergies, or improper curing of the gel, leading to potential lifting or damage to the natural nail structure. However, the fingers, which are part of the overall application process, can have contact with the UV gel during the application. While care should be taken to minimize excess product on areas like the fingers, contact in this case is not as detrimental as it would be with the more sensitive areas like the skin, nail bed, or matrix. Thus, the fingers are the exception to the rule, as they can occasionally come into contact with UV gel without significant adverse effects.