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2023

MMA is dangerous and that is why it shouldn’t be used to make artificial nails

This is false. The effect of exposure to humans is well understood Methyl methacrylate monomer (MMA) is used all around the world for dental prosthetics, contact lenses, and is even implanted into the body as a bone cement, so the effect of exposure to humans is well understood. MMA is NOT considered to be a

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Nail oil applied directly to a fresh nail enhancement will cause lifting.

Nail oil applied directly to a fresh nail enhancement will cause lifting.

This is false when the enhancement is properly applied; if not properly applied then this can be true. A properly applied nail enhancement When properly applied, artificial nail coatings form a tight seal with the nail plate, therefore nail oils cannot get underneath the coating to cause separation and lifting. The benefit of these natural

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Split Nail Repair

Split Nail Repair: DIY Fixes and Professional Treatments

A Split Nail can be a frustrating and painful condition to deal with. They can make everyday activities such as typing or opening packages difficult, and can also be unsightly. However, with the right treatment, split nails can be repaired and prevented from happening again. In this article, we’ll explore some DIY fixes and professional

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UV Gel & LED Allergies PART2

UV gel allergies & LED gel allergies – Is there a difference? (Part 2)

LED gel allergies are allergic reactions to the chemicals used in UV-LED-cured gel nail products. UV-LED-cured gels are similar to (the old style) UV-cured gels in that they contain a combination of chemicals, including monomers, oligomers, and photoinitiators, which are activated by the UV energy that’s in the LED light to harden and cure the

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UV Gel Alelrgies

UV gel allergies & LED gel allergies – Is there a difference? (Part 1)

UV gel allergies are an allergic reaction to the chemicals used in UV-cured gel nail products. These products typically contain a combination of chemicals, including monomers, oligomers & photointiators, which are activated by the UV energy in the UV light to harden and cure the gel. What’s UV Energy? UV energy emitted by UV light

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