Hay varios artículos aquí en NailKnowledge sobre no mezclar sistemas, la lámpara UV correcta, no a un monómero "universal". Bueno, ¡aquí hay otro!
If you have taken the NailKnowledge Course or have received a good level of education, you will know what a massively complicated subject nail coatings are. In the world of cosmetics, they are some of THE most complicated from a formulation point of view and are also very safe when used correctly.
Many chemists spend a lifetime specialising in polymer chemistry. Some specialise in the UV cured materials, some in what we know as L&P and some will specialise in both. They know what they are talking about, and their formulations are very carefully developed and, when thoroughly tested, provide detailed instructions for correct use.
In this sector of the wider beauty industry, we are nail professionals (that is, we earn our living at caring for clients nails with regard to their health and aesthetic appeal with colours and designs). Nail health and the safety of the client and the professional are the number 1 considerations. After that comes understanding the science so we can work safely and troubleshoot when things go wrong. Last, but by no means least, is the level of skill needed to provide our clients with what they want.
Unfortunately, there are many in this sector who believe themselves to be chemists! If not chemists, then ‘unbelievers’ who think everything is a marketing exercise to relieve you of your hard-earned cash to make more for them!
Todos conocemos a muchas empresas sin escrúpulos que hacen esto y, a menudo, de forma bastante deliberada. Otras que deciden crear una marca pero no tienen los conocimientos suficientes para entender lo que venden. Pero hay MUCHAS empresas éticas que sitúan la seguridad de sus clientes y consumidores en el primer plano de su ética empresarial.
Deberíamos escuchar a los químicos altamente cualificados y a las empresas éticas.
No nail pro (unless they have a relevant degree in chemistry) should be playing at being a chemist or ‘mixologist’.
Matched systems are KEY! An L&P system is designed to work together for a proper cure with no left-over unreacted monomers. The ‘medium dry’ ratio is also KEY as too wet WILL result in unreacted monomers (regardless of what the IG or YouTube influencers are saying – They are not chemists either!) UV cured coatings need correct application and a matched UV lamp.
So many also believe that layering different brands is also safe! It might be but…..you don’t KNOW that. “Doing this for years with no problems’ just does not cut it and voids your insurance!
Every day there are more nail pros on social media with horrible skin and/or nail reactions! This is almost entirely avoidable! The result of this is, far too often, the destruction of a loved career! More and more clients can no longer be clients as they have developed allergies. Game over!
En conclusión:
- creen los químicos expertos y las empresas éticas
- understand the science and avoid overexposure
- centrarse en lo mejor de la educación y seguir aprendiendo
- protege tu carrera, tu salud, tu piel y tus uñas
- proteja a sus clientes con productos seguros y, sobre todo, prácticas de trabajo seguras

