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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many nail coatings are based on high-tech substances used to create everything from bone cements to dental implants or contact lenses to bullet proof glass. Nail Professionals also work with finger nails and toe nails that may become diseased or injured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cuando se enfrentan a afecciones m\u00e9dicas de las manos y los pies, algunos clientes esperan que su profesional de u\u00f1as diagnostique y trate o prescriba un tratamiento para su afecci\u00f3n, a pesar de que esto es inapropiado y s\u00f3lo debe hacerlo un profesional m\u00e9dico cualificado. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you add to this the fact that many Nail Professionals love to “experiment” and try new things, it becomes easy to see how problems can occur, especially when manufacturer’s instructions are ignored and nail products are used in a manner they were not intended to be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Without a deep understanding of chemistry or medicine, this could create significant problems for clients, Nail Professionals and salons. Here are a few examples. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many products are intended to be used together as a “system” and in very specific ways to ensure safe use and to achieve the intended final result. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monomer liquids are designed to be used with specific powders. Using the wrong powder or using the incorrect ratio of liquid to powder (too wet) can lead to skin irritation, allergy or even “onycholysis”, a condition where the nail plate detaches from the nail bed. Each of these same issues can occur when the incorrect nail lamp is used to cure a UV gel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Improper use of salon disinfectants can lead to infections that may result in injury or a lawsuit that could jeopardize a Salon Professional or salon’s livelihood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When products are improperly mixed or used contrary to directions\/instructions, there may be unintended consequences that could cause harm to clients and\/or Nail Professionals. \u00a0Contrary to what some believe, Nail Professionals should NOT use professional products in any fashion they choose.\u00a0 Instead, manufacturer’s instructions should ALWAYS be carefully followed and all warnings heeded.\u00a0 If a Nail Professional disagrees with, or wishes to alter the directions, or doesn’t understand the instructions, then they would be wise to contact the product manufacturer for guidance before proceeding.\u00a0
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I greatly admire the curious, inquisitive nature of Nail Professionals who like to “experiment” with their products and realize that it is their ingenuity and creativity that drives them to do this!\u00a0 These are great qualities that anyone can benefit from,\u00a0IF\u00a0properly channeled.\u00a0 But, when “experimenting” means disregarding the manufacturer’s directions or warnings, then this is inappropriate and should not be done.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead, a Nail Professional’s curiosity would be better directed towards:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) Learning more about the structure of the natural nail and surrounding skin and how each functions AND\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a0b) Comprender mejor c\u00f3mo y por qu\u00e9 funcionan los productos para las u\u00f1as.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a0Those who gain a deeper understanding in these areas are much less likely to misuse nail products or encounter any of the problems described above.\u00a0 Avoid focusing solely on how to skillfully apply these products; that’s only half the picture!\u00a0 Gone forever are the days when product application and removal was all that mattered.\u00a0 Nail Professionals need to understand how their professional products work and why they work the way they do.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n