Which statement about primers is most accurate?

Which statement about primers is most accurate?

• A. It bonds the nail protein
• B. It clears the nail surface
• C. It hydrates the nail
• D. It leaves a protective film

Answer: (C)

Primers are used to condition the nail plate so adhesive can grab onto it more effectively. Hydration is a big part of this conditioning because a moisturized, balanced surface accepts resin or gel better, leading to better adhesion and less lifting. Bonding to nail protein isn’t the role of a primer, and primers aren’t primarily about clearing the surface or leaving a protective film; their main job is to prepare and optimize the surface for bonding, with hydration supporting that process.

Primers are used to condition the nail plate so adhesive can grab onto it more effectively. Hydration is a big part of this conditioning because a moisturized, balanced surface accepts resin or gel better, leading to better adhesion and less lifting. Bonding to nail protein isn’t the role of a primer, and primers aren’t primarily about clearing the surface or leaving a protective film; their main job is to prepare and optimize the surface for bonding, with hydration supporting that process.