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Is Covid or hand sanitising affecting nail services?

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Yes!!! This is the short answer.

The longer answer is twofold:

1. Covid19, social distancing, and the vaccination is definitely affecting people’s immune system. All of these things have affected an individual’s immunity. So, where someone did not display any allergic reactions before, they may be now. Research has shown that immunity has changed and can be different for, up to 2 weeks, after the vaccination.

As nail professionals we need to be very aware of this situation. Watch out for any unusual or unexpected reactions. It can happen at any time. It can also be very fast so educate your clients to come back to you if they notice anything different.

If there is a reaction, the only solution is a dermatological test to see what they are reacting to. Changing brands is not the answer!

2.  Hand sanitising, which uses alcohol, can most certainly affect the condition of the nail plate. It is drying. Acetone is the MOST effecting as this will break the bonds between the coating and nail plate. But hand sanitisers can have a cumulative effect.

Hand cleanser is the 2nd choice for hand hygiene. Washing with soap and water is the 1st choice.

Even with a coating, the nail plate will absorb an amount of water. This should NOT effect the adhesion of the coating BUT it can effect the free edge.

Educate your clients. They must not stop hand sanitisation! But be rigorous at ‘capping’ the free edge.  Daily use of a good nail oil is also essential.

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Hard layers of modified and keratinised skin cells, bonded together, to form a protective plate on the end of each finger and toe, that prevents damage to the underlying bone and allows for manual dexterity.<\/p>\n<\/div>","cmtt_31f15d9d5e906f9bede67d87a4cc7269":"

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The lowest level of hygiene protocols. It may refer to alcohol based skin cleanser. This level can also refer to cleaning with soap and water for metal tools and some reusable tools.<\/p>\n<\/div>","cmtt_3862ec5812109e89f2ef491358667ded":"

Free edge<\/div>
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The free edge refers to the outermost part of the nail plate that extends beyond the fingertip or toe. It is the portion of the nail that is not attached to the nail bed or the surrounding skin. The free edge is typically trimmed and shaped during nail care routines and is susceptible to snapping or breaking off when subjected to excessive force or trauma.<\/p>\n<\/div>","cmtt_e0d97b219a649705c5dec1e4bd630cd2":"

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Describes an individual whose immune system has adversely reacted to a chemical of any kind.<\/p>\n<\/div>","cmtt_1fc6d774ecea12346a8ffab9f92b78e2":"

Cleanser<\/div>
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A cleanser in nail services usually refers to a product that removes oils and debris from the skin or, more relevantly, the nail plate. It will cleanse the skin or nail plate ready for other products to be used and become more effective as there will be no oil or debris barrier to the effectiveness of the subsequent products.<\/p>\n<\/div>","cmtt_0feaed3b66910e1ca5fc2a2031db83b4":"

Acetone<\/div>
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Acetone is a common solvent. It is used to remove nail product coatings efficiently and quickly. It is also a byproduct of metabolism within the human body.<\/p>\n<\/div>","cmtt_010053c089a17f831365ec13343999d7":"

Coating<\/div>
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A coating in nail services terms is any product that is applied to the nail plate<\/a> and leaves a layer of product. It can be traditional nail polish, a strengthening product, a UV gel product, an L&P product.<\/p>\n<\/div>"}}; -->