Which of the following is NOT one of the three main reasons for acrylic nail enhancement problems?

• A. Chipping
• B. Lifting
• C. Peeling
• D. Breaking

Answer: (A)

Chipping isn’t a fundamental failure category for acrylic enhancements. The main trouble areas are lifting, breaking, and peeling. Lifting means the acrylic isn’t bonding properly to the natural nail, which often happens due to oils or moisture on the nail, inadequate prep, or incorrect product use. Breaking points to a weak or undersupported structure, usually from applying product too thin or too thick at the wrong area, or poor arch/strength. Peeling is when the layer starts to come away from the nail or from an underlying layer, typically due to moisture, contamination, or incompatibility between products. Chipping tends to occur from everyday wear or impact after the product has already adhered, rather than as a primary cause of the problem. For that reason, it is not counted among the three main reasons.