I’ve noticed that many nail technicians tend to oversimplify the UV curing process for nail coatings and this has created misunderstandings. In my opinion, UV cured nail coatings are the most technically sophisticated and complex products in the beauty industry. Many underestimate the various aspects of UV curing, including nail lamps. They don’t appreciate how …
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 …
MMA is dangerous and that is why it shouldn’t be used to make artificial nails READ MORE !
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 …
Nail oil applied directly to a fresh nail enhancement will cause lifting. READ MORE !
Yet another attack bringing into question the safety of UV nail lamps. Article courtesy of RadTech and Doug Schoon. UV Lamps for Nail Gels – Facts, Science, and Common Sense For over 20 years, millions of people have regularly and safely used UV gel nail products. Along with this long history of safe use, all …
Social media are promoting UV Nail Lamp safety articles A report is doing the rounds that questions the safety of UV lamps! It suggests some pretty horrific results. Social media and various news websites are picking up on this and creating their own articles for distribution. Original Article – Nature Communications Yahoo Life ArticleDail Mail – …
A common MYTH: Nail coatings are bad for the natural nail This is NOT correct. Nail coatings don’t harm the nail plate and any nail damage is usually a result of improper application and/or removal. If the nail plate underneath the enhancement is much thinner than the area of new nail growth, this strongly indicates …
The nail plate is very resistant The nail plate’s upper layer and nail surface are very resistant and prevent most substances from absorbing at all. This is one reason why a healthy natural nail plate is a good barrier. Only water and certain naturally occurring oil-soluble substances such as squalene can penetrate easily through the …
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) …
A common reason why nail polish can quickly peel from the nail plate READ MORE !
Myth: UV gels are better for your nails than acrylics? Absolutely false! Every type of UV gel nails and all types of so-called “acrylic” (aka liquid/powder) nail enhancements are made from acrylic ingredients and are cured by acrylic chemistry, therefore both of these types of nail enhancement coatings are just as “acrylic” as the other, …
Are UV Gels better for your Nails than Acrylics? READ MORE !
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 …
Mixing Nail Products – What’s the harm in doing that? READ MORE !