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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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Water penatrating nail polish

A common reason why nail polish can quickly peel from the nail plate

Water passing through the nail plate This image demonstrates how water moves though the nail plate. The nail plate allows for high rates of transmission of water molecules. Water (aka moisture) migrates quickly through the plate, but as shown, the molecules don’t travel in a straight line. Instead, water molecules meander through the tiny (microscopic) …

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Mixing Nail Products

Mixing Nail Products – What’s the harm in doing that?

Nail professionals work with the most technically advanced products Nail Professionals work in a unique and diverse profession and often unintentionally put themselves and their clients at risk.  They regularly work with the most technologically advanced products in the beauty industry. Many nail coatings are based on high-tech substances used to create everything from bone cements …

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