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Press on nails, allergic reaction healed, can I try gel again?

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Allergic reaction healed, can try gel again

Question:

I read recently that if you cure properly you will not have a reaction. Does this mean a person who has an allergic reaction (nail lifting) who is now healed can once again try gel polish ensuring they cure it properly?

Answer:

The problem is that some products have such a high % of allergens it is impossible to properly cure and the allergens can leech out!

The product is still in contact with the nail plate and, if not properly cured, can leach out through the nail plate,

If you are curing a UV cured gel through a press on nail, then double cure as the nail can inhibit the effect of the UV energy by 20%.

There is no simple answer for those with an allergy!

The only one answer for them is to have a dermatological patch test to see exactly which ingredient they are allergic to and then avoid it, for life.

Press on nails could be used if they are adhered using an adhesive that does not contain their allergen. Many nail products contain the same ingredients so this is a gamble!

Be sure to read this interesting article where we discuss press on nails as being an good alternative.

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This is the reaction of the body to an invasion of a chemical substance or allergen that could be harmful or that the body has developed a sensitivity to. <\/p>\n<\/div>","cmtt_1a393a61dc83f0f9671650199c28c4f5":"

Press on nails<\/div>
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Press on nails, also known as fake nails or artificial nails, are a type of nail enhancement that can be applied at home or by a nail technician. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and designs and can be easily removed.<\/p>\n<\/div>","cmtt_1e861956e32b107775d50e410c9c3753":"

Nail Lifting<\/div>
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Nail lifting, also known as onycholysis<\/strong>, occurs when the nail plate separates from the nail bed<\/strong>, creating a gap where moisture, dirt, and bacteria<\/strong> can accumulate. This condition can be caused by trauma, infections, allergies, underlying health conditions, or prolonged exposure to water and chemicals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
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Nail plate<\/div>
Nail Plate\n

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_4e3b89a162dd8df8a9f8d5de4794ebba":"

Gel polish<\/div>
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Gel polish is a type of nail polish that is cured under UV or LED light to create a hard, durable and glossy coating. It is a two-step process that involves applying a base coat, followed by the gel polish color, and then finishing with a top coat. <\/p>\n
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The gel polish is composed of a mixture of monomers, oligomers, pigments, and other additives that polymerize when exposed to light. This creates a strong bond with the natural nail, making the manicure long-lasting and resistant to chipping, peeling and cracking. <\/p>\n
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Gel polish is typically removed by soaking the nails in acetone, and is a popular choice for people looking for a low-maintenance, high-shine manicure.<\/p>\n<\/div>","cmtt_bd83f8bc129a83a80cbb2ce4439b3a5d":"

Allergen<\/div>
What is an AllergenA chemical that mobilises the immune system in the human body as it is a threat to the health of the body. Individuals have different levels of when a chemical becomes an allergen.<\/div>","cmtt_bcd66585a13fd9beefa058573d48264f":"
Allergic<\/div>
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Describes an individual whose immune system has adversely reacted to a chemical of any kind.<\/p>\n<\/div>","cmtt_b90994c7ad008251e0afa98540534ace":"

Adhesive<\/div>
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The correct terminology for a nail \u2018glue\u2019. \u2018Glue\u2019 refers to many different products but, traditionally, to a sticky animal by-product.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>","cmtt_6e4b2c42b82604c2f739d01368901b8a":"
Cure \/ Curing<\/div>
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This is the term used to describe the polymerization process for the acrylics (whether uv gels or l&p systems) used in nail coatings. A 'proper cure' is what should be achieved which is when, at least, 80% of the coating has been polymerised. Anything less than this is considered to be 'under-cured' and can cause an allergic reaction. \"Over-curing\" would be when the nail coating is cured in a lamp that has a stronger output than what the manufacturer recommends, and it will make the nail coating brittle.<\/p>\n<\/div>","cmtt_4eb428598c1d8f289e6897779124e77d":"

UV Gel<\/div>
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A nail product that cures (or polymerizes) under a UV lamp.
There are various types of UV gels, categorized by the way they can be removed, or by the way they can be used.

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