Kay’s curious: What are the dangers of using acrylic and tips?
The Left Brain responds:
The good news is, overall, it’s pretty uncommon for acrylic nails to cause significant health problems. Of course, that’s assuming that the technicians are careful and have properly sterilized their instruments. Nonetheless, there’s still cause for concern. From Dermatology Times, here are four dangers of acrylic nails:
1. Nasty nail abuse
Mistreating your artificial nails can have serious consequences. It’s particularly bad to make the mistake of using your nails as a tool. According to Zoe Draelos, M.D., a High Point, N.C., dermatologist “Some of those nail sculptures are so rigid that a lot of people will use them, for instance, to clean things or as some type of screwdriver. The problem, says Dr Draelos, is that “the bond between the artificial nail and the real nail is stronger than the bond between the real nail and the nail bed, so it rips the nail from the nail bed, and that creates a space for which infection can occur.”
2. Chemical calamity
Chemical allergens used in acrylic nails and nail polishes can also cause problems. The top offenders: formaldehyde (which is used to crosslink polymers), methyl methacrylate (the resin that make up the bulk of the nail); and the tiny metal balls in the bottom of your bottle of nail polish. (That’s because the balls can contain traces of nickel, a known allergen.
3. Cursed UV cure
Gel-sculptured nails (the kind that requires curing with a UV light) can be problematic for people who are on photosensitizing medications. Dr. Draelos warns that “if a customer is taking something like tetracycline, which can sensitize them to light, there could potentially be a phototoxic reaction in the nail bed if the sculptured nails are cured under a bright light.”
4. Perilous polish removal
Nail polish removers can be damaging to (real and artificial!) because of their drying effect. Once the nail is dried out it can easily peel and crack. Dr. Draelos recommends using nail polish remover only every other week – which means you should do a good job of applying polish so it lasts.
Source: Dermatology Times
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Ashley,
Unfortunately you will have to let your nails grow out. If you do not mind, let me know what type of gel this was. Was it a liquid that a brush was dipped into, then into a powder then a clear top of something that you had to go under a UV light?
If you let me know what you had done, I can help you with what products to wear during the growing out phase. Let me know!!
buenos dias,
Lynnette
Linda,
Actually the product was stuck on your nail plate, not the nail bed. The plate lies on the bed. If you read all the posts I wrote above, you would know what happened to you. You should check out my website and read “What is On Your Nails?” to see what is happening in the shops now.
You can have beautiful enhancements IF you are willing to pay for it. In this area, you get what you pay for. Your nails will not look like every other person who walks in and out of those places. Their nails are quite “fugly.” Assembly line nails. Chicklets. Duck bill nails. It amazes me that some people think those nails look good.
Lynnette
It was a liquid that was sort of purpley, then was dipped into a white powder, and then the uv light. I paid $45.00 for a full set, is that a good price or should it have been more money for a better quality, let me know if this helps. Thank you so much for a fast response!!
Ashley,
I am sorry to tell you that they were not “gel” nails. Gels are not liquid and powder. Even though gels are in the same acrylate family as the liquid and powder, the product is different and applied and cured differently.
This is a ploy that the chop shops are using. How are you supposed to know unless you are versed in all nail products?
Okay, now that I know you had MMA on your nails, you need to find a nail STRENGTHENER. Do NOT get a hardener. They only tend to make the nails brittle over time. It may take 6-8 months for your nails to grow out. Keep polish on them all the time, even if it is just clear. This will protect them. Stay away from OPI polishes, as there is too much formaledhyde in there and it will not be good for your nails.
Essie has a three step, but there is formaledhyde in her product, too. (not as much as the OPI, as I have clients using it and it, so far, has been fine)
The pricing on nails really depends on the area the tech is in and the education she/he continues. I am always taking classes and therefore I have to increase my prices to pay for that. I use TOP SHELF products that cost me quite a bit.
The cheap shops that use MMA– MMA is about $50 a gallon. I pay almost $50 for 8 ounces of my monomer. See the difference?
My product is healthier for the nails than what “those” places use.
Make sure to use a good cuticle oil too.
You may want to go to Sally’s and see if they have something from “All Seasons” for your nails. There is a polish that is not drying to the nails and I cannot remember the name at this time.. sorry.. but, they also have Haken cuticle oil. Get those two things. If you need help, tell the girl NO formaldehyde products.
Let me know how you make out.
buenos dias,
Lynnette
I had my acrylics on for about 2 years and then one day after a fill my fingers turned to fire and itched severely. It lasted for a few days but never blistered. My nail tech switched my primer to see if that helped and then it was just a mild itch and redness for a few hours in the evening everytime I got a fill. I had her remove my nails and I went natural for almost 2 years. I just got them back on 2 days ago and bam, itching and swelling again the night I had them put on. Does this mean that I am allergic to something or just sensitive to a product? I can live through the itching with baking soda and Ive found that very hot water makes them feel better too. Any info would be great… thanks, becky
hello all…
so glad i found this website! the information is very valuable. i was just considering going out and getting some acrylics put on as a little “pick-me-up.” then i realized that all the places i’ve gone before in the past must be using mma! i’ve always had burning during the application process and then when i want them off the technician picks at them and tears them off! leaving my real nails to look just awful and thin with ridges!! no more “fakes” for me…i will look into getting “enhancements!” thank you ladies
Caroline,
I am glad you found this site, too! I am still learning things and this site is helpful for me, too!
As for the nails, remember, you get what you pay for.
If you drop me a line, I can see if I can find a good salon near you. I network with almost 1000 techs worldwide, so there is a possibility that I can find someone for you. I cannot make a promise, but I can try.
SimplyIrish1@yahoo.com
buenos dias,
Lynnette
I have had acrylics done a few times but I stopped due to the cost of maintaining them. I am a goth so I desire long, claw shaped nails, but it was just not worth the price. I am considering buying a gel set to try out at home though.
I did not have much problems whit the fake nails. The treatment was painful as the nail designer filed down so hard my fingers bled, but the nails them self was fine. And they just came of by them self a few weeks after I had stopped to tend them.
Lately I have just grown out my own nails, but as they are thin I would prefer to do something whit them to make them stronger. Here are a picture:
http://teamd10.myfreeforum.org/sutra749.php#749
Pretty Claws,
You said you had no problems with your nails, but your “nail designer” drilled your nails so hard they bled??? That IS a problem for your nails. THAT is not how nails are to be done. There should be NO pain or bleeding when you get your nails done. I am sickened when I hear stories like yours.
You are lucky they grew back normal; that they did not damage your matrix or your nail bed.
Your nails look great. Do not get those people to do your nails ever again!
You could do a brush on resin to give them a bit more strength and it will also keep your polish on as long as it stays for the artificial nails.
Good luck…if you need help with finding a product, let me know. If you want to go with gels, that could be a bit costly because TRUE gels need to be cured by a UV lamp.
buenos dias,
Lynnette
Hi Lynette
The skin around the nails bled and the cuticles bled, but this have happened every time I did have artificial nails. But I will not go back to that nail studio if I want to have it done again as I have read that what they did was not safe and could have serious consequences.
The nails them self though once the pain stopped was fine, that took a few days as they was so tender at first I could not do much whit my hands or take a bath whiteout pain, but after the first few days they looked good and caused no problems before they eventually fell of.
Thank you for the advice about resin. Advice on a good product would be welcome. I have considered gel, but I am hesitant as my skin is very sensitive to UV. That and it is costly. One question then is what about those do it at home gel sets whit lamp and all they sell several places, do they work? And are they dangerous for the nails?
What I do whit my nail now is that I wash and scrub them once a week whit a soft toothbrush. I do not buff them as I want the natural uneven surface of the nails for them to look more like claws. I also sharpen them one a week. I use Vaseline Intensive Care hand and nail lotion a few times a day. Is there anything else I can do to strengthen my nails? I get them sharp enough to go through skin, but not very strong.
By the way thank you for saying my nails look nice. Very kind of you.
I just recently got acrylic nails..for the first time ever!! I just snagged my pointer and it ripped the whole nail off. I’ve called the doctor and they said to grow it out. Can I go soak it in acetone to get the acrylic nail off or will that infect it? HELP!!
Brittany,
You can soak in 100% acetone. It will not infect your nail/skin. The nail WILL grow out eventually. It may take about 8 months.
I am going to assume that you went to one of those shops and they put MMA on your nails. MMA is a nail replacement. You do NOT want that product on your nails.
If it is MMA, the acetone will hardly make a dent in removing it. You would be best to buff it off.
You CAN go to a reputable salon and have the tech sculpt a nail on the one that is torn. I do this all the time. Yes, I fix the crap that the chop shops create.
Where are you at?
buenos dias,
Lynnette
After about 5 years of having acrylic nails “off and on” from the discount shops in my area, I just soaked off what will be the LAST of them. I had the worst experience of all yesterday (and try soaking off nails you just got the day before… but I was dying to get the nasty little things off). The guy who did them, in addition to not understanding what I was saying, used the drill so badly I have no cuticle left on a few of my nails. He also cut me with both the file and the drill several times, such that I was bleeding in three places. I did not see him clean up after the next girl sat down, too! My blood was on the file, the drill, and his hands!! I am not ill to my knowledge, but just think the same thing could have been done with me from the prior customer! It makes me sick and part of me wants to notify a health department. But from what I’ve read, there is really no penalty to the shops and hardly enough inspectors to get around to them anyway. I don’t know what I’ve been thinking. I am a graduate student so I don’t have the money to have the more expensive enhancements done until later on, but I think I no longer can AFFORD the cheap ones!
I would go to the health department anyway. This is about what happened to me. It seam some of these pepole do not understand our fingers are living things, not stones to be chipped away at like some crazy sculptor.
Caroline,
I have to ask you and I really need to ask all women who go to those places: Why did you LET them hurt you like that? Once they drew blood, you should have taken your hands back and left that place. IMMEDIATELY!
For the life of me, I cannot understand why anyone would go to places like that. It should not hurt to get your nails done.
You can report them to your state board of cosmetology. Also the health department. Let me know what state you are in and I will forward you the information.
I have had women tell me that they feel bad for them since they cannot understand us. HELLO???? They understand money and they understand HURT.
You did not see him clean up because he DID NOT clean up. Or change the implements. How do you know that the person before you did not have Hepatitis?
Not only can you not afford to NOT go to those places anymore, your HEALTH cannot afford it.
Oh, and to clarify the article that started this thread— acrylic nails CAN be harmful IF the product being used is MMA. MMA is known to cause liver damage. So, anyone who wants to still patronize the chop shops deserves whatever health issues they wind up with down the road.
Please drop me a line at:
SimplyIrish1@yahoo.com
buenos dias,
Lynnette
I am in my 50′s and just got my first set of acrylics. I love how they look, but I’m having problems when I take my weekly yoga class. When the teacher tells us to press our finger pads into the yoga mat (this is part of good yoga posture), I’m feeling some pain. I suppose the nails are straining away from the nail pads when I push down on my finger pads. I’m trying not to push so hard, but there’s always some pain during and after class. Am I putting myself at risk for a nail infection?
hey, i just g0t my 1st acrylics nail d0ne. and after 1 week i t0ok them off by soaking it in an artificial nail rem0ver. n0w, my nails look messed up and its fugly. it d0esnt feel as sm0oth as bef0re. and i think its muchthinner. what sh0uld i d0 2 bring my real beautiful nails back? and oh, i heard that theres a slight p0ssiblities that i c0uld get fungus? is that true? and if s0, h0w d0 i av0id it? i t0tally regret having my nails d0ne. and n0 its n0t evn w0rth it..! thanks
Debbie,
If your nails hurt, then I am going to assume you have MMA on your nails. MMA cures like a cement and there is NO give in the nails.
Was the place you got them done at an Asian shop? You could also ask the tech who did them what the issue would be, but I doubt if they have not kept up with their education that they could even answer.
My suggestion is to file them down shorter. If you went to a chop shop, find another place to go. If you did not patronize a chop shop, then see if the tech can answer your questions.
No matter where anyone gets their nails done, if you cannot ask them or they will not/cannot answer your questions, then you need to find another place to go.
buenos dias,
Lynnette
Lyn,
Same thing here. If your nails are destroyed, then you went to a chop shop. Nails do NOT need to be DESTROYED to have the product adhere to. If your nails are now “fugly,” I am positive you went where you should not have.
Why did you remove them? Did you have to file the product off after removing the nails? Did you have to still pry some product off? How long did you soak? Where did you get the acrylic nail remover product? (that is not necessary, as 100% acetone will remove EMA within 30 minutes)
Your nails will need to grow back. IT will take time. Could you not ask the tech who did your nails? Would they be able to tell you what to do to get healthy nails back? Please let me know.
This is classic of getting what you pay for.
buenos dias,
Lynnette
does anyone know of any good nail salons around Long Island, NY?
Lynette,
Thank you for your advice. I went to a salon that my mom has been going to for years (the acrylics were Mom’s idea). I’m going back for a “fill” so I will inquire about the MMA issue. I feel much more educated since reading this site.
Debbie
Sometimes when a full set of nails has been put on, the fingers swell which causes the throbbing feeling under the acrylic,feeling very tight. Not uncommon,but sometimes uncomfortable.This usually happens within a few hours after the nails have been done and can feel tight and uncomfortable for a few minutes to a few hours.
Oops. Last reply from Stefanie to Angie.
I just got a full gel set today and they are too long. I was wondering if there is anything I can do to make them shorter or do I need to go back to the salon?
What ever you do, don’t cut them with finger nail clippers. They will crack and you will basically have to get them repaired or done over. Best bet,stop by the nail salon and ask them to shorten them for you. If you try to shorten them on your own, use a large thick file,like the ones the nail techs use. You can get them at a beauty supply or even a drug store.
I recently changed nail technitions . She uses all creative products on me as did my previous tech. I am having alot of lifting going on . I never had this problem before. Are you suppose to use two coats of the primer before applying the acrylic? and is the primer suppose to be wet before applying the acrylic? Please give me any suggestions on what to do to stop this lifting. It has been happening every week since I have changed techs.
Debbie,
I am sure when you go to ask about the MMA, they will tell you that they do not use it. Most likely they will tell you that they use OPI!!!
If you saw the Rachael Ray show yesterday, Friday, 2/15, you would most likely have seen some familiar things.
buenos dias,
Lynnette
Angie,
If your nails swell and hurt for a few minutes to a few days, then you have something wrong with the product on your hands.
There is NO way that you should EVER feel discomfort after getting your nails done.
Why do you think this is the way it should be?
The nails hurt because the place you patronize uses a dremel and is overfiling the nails. Then, once the product, MMA, is placed on the nail, it shrinks and is hurting the nails and the nailbed. You need to RUN from places like that.
It amazes me that people STILL go to get their nails done when the places they go HURT them.
Ignorance is bliss, I guess!
buenos dias,
Lynnette
Gerry,
There are some techs who double prime, but I have NO idea why. It does not make sense to me to do this.
I have used CND products, but had way too many pocket lifting issues and found a much better product to use.
If you are having lifting, it is the prep steps the tech is using. She may not be “etching” enough or filing wrong.
There are other issues that cause lifting, such as medications and anesthesia. The tech is not always to blame for lifting!!
Maybe you should ask your tech if she is using one of the “sticky” primers now. They are acid free primers. I have been using ONLY this type for three years now and NONE of my clients have lifting.
Good luck with your nails!
buenos dias,
Lynnette
Mandy,
The one tactic that the chop shops are famous for is starting the nails out long. Then they charge you to “cut back” the nails at your next appointment.
Just out of curiosity, how much did you pay for your full set?
buenos dias,
Lynnette
Lynnette,
I paid $40 for my full set.
okay, here’s the big deal with acrylic nails. no matter what anyone says, they will end up damaging your nails in the end. it can be caused by the nail tech just as much as the artificial nail itself. when you get the nails put on, usually they’re started off by being filed down with a drill. most of the time, the nail tech will overuse that drill no your natural nail causing it to be damaged either way. to add on top of that, when they put the primer on, the primer has chemicals in it that eat away at your natural nail. this keeps happening until the nail is taken off, hence the fact that your natural nails are always brittle and weak when you have them taken off.
because of all of the harsh drilling that is done during the process, your nails feel very tender and soar once you leave the salon. not a fun thing let me tell you.
they’ve advanced to creating a new product out there called prescription nails. they feel totally natural, don’t have any harsh chemicals used with them, and last about 2-3 weeks. i would definitly look into them and see if you can find a salon near you that carries them.
Amber,
Unfortunately you are quite misinformed. The “tech” is the one doing the damage. BUT, it depends on WHERE you go. If you are going to those places where they use a DREMEL on your nails, then you deserve to have your nails torn apart.
You obviously have not heard about the newer products, most importantly the ACID FREE primer. Quite an accomplishment in the nail field. All nail companies have it now. Also, the primer is not eating away the nail. It works as a double faced tape.
The product MMA is the culprit. But again, if you go to one of those places, you get what you pay for. CHEAP, UGLY nails.
And for those who may want to look into the Prescriptives—they are really just glue on nails. Nothing special about them.
BTW– you can also damage your nails with the Prescriptives if you do not soak them off, but tear them off.
You may want to do some more research on artificial enhancments and not go by the local chop shops that have NO idea how to do a beautiful nail without damaging it.
buenos dias,
Lynnette
Just 3 days ago I went to a nail salon close to my home and got my acrylic nails soaked off and asked for an overlay on my own nails, cut short. The tech told me that an overlay would damage my nails and that putting a tip on it would keep water or whatever from getting under the acrylic! Whatever! I didn’t buy it too much but I allowed her to do the white tips after she cut my own nails down short. After looking at the work, I could still see a lot of my own nail under the tip, which looked ugly and on top of that, when I got home I noticed spaces in between the tip and my own nail, so I went back, gladly they hadn’t closed yet, and I asked them what to do about that, they just put glue in between the spaces. Is this right???? Now today while doing work around my house, I began feeling some irritation in 2 fingers and it seems as if the skin underneath is separating from my nail? What should I do about this?? What does it mean if the skin seems to be separating from the nail??? I plan on going tomorrow (Sunday Morning) and getting these nails taken off and redone SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!
Mrs. D,
What type of place did you go to?
An overlay will NOT damage your nails. More likely the tech is afraid to do overlays for fear of lifting. No matter how you look at it, it is product on your nails. How absurd for a tech to even suggest that!
Depending on how your nails are shaped, the tech could have used acrylic to apply your tips. The acrylic will fill in the gaps, especially if you have eggshell nails.
I am not sure I would put more glue under your nails once you left, as the bacteria that was under there would now be trapped and leaving you ripe for a greenie. (NOT MOLD)
If your nails are pulling away from the bed, then you may be having an allergic reaction to the product.
I have to ask, do you know what product they used on you? Was this a spa type salon or was it Asian? Did you pay attention to cleanliness details? Did they use the same file on you as they did on the person before you?
If you got your new set, where did you go for that and were they any better?
buenos dias,
Lynnette
I have had acrylics on my nails for years but I’ve always had problems with lifting. I type all day long and with it being cold season I wash my hands alot!
I’ve read that applying a cuticle oil regularly will help prevent lifting, does anyone have a specific oil that they’d recommend?
Thanks!
Lynette,
Hi! Wow, you’re just all over aren’t you? I’m so glad you’re taking the time to educate folks about MMA and chop shops. Thanks for the recommendation earlier. I was googling my salon and found this website. What a wealth of information! Keep up the great work.
Hugs,
Kathryn
OK, not MY salon, but the one I rent a booth at…
Kathryn
Steph,
I really like Creative’s Solar Oil, but you can even use olive oil if you like. What the oil does is condition the cuticle area and by massaging it in you are stimulating the blood supply to the nail matrix. This will make your natural nail stronger. Also it will help keep your acrylic enhancements supple and help to keep them from lifting.
Kathryn
i have been having a terrible time with my nails. i have been going to the same place for about a year and no trouble. now all of a sudden i have blister like sores on my cuticles, on the top part of my fingers. they swell up and then pop and drain and are so raw. been to the doctor twice and am on antibiotics now, but in a lot of pain. is it possible that i just suddenly developed an allergy to them after all this time with no problem.
Lynette, I really do appreciate your responses. They are quite informative and very helpful. However, I would like to ask that you not generalize about the nature of Asian nail salons. I cringe every time I hear you point fingers at any old parlor simply because it’s run by Asian people or isn’t as well presented or pricey as some of the others. Indeed, it may very well be true that the majority of local nail salons are indeed run by certain sectors of the Asian race and may not be of the same caliber as other more upscale parlors, but I beg of you not to be so quick to categorize by race. No one can really make that assumption with rightful conviction. I’m Asian, I only expect the best of the best, and I have an aunt who runs a very nice full-service spa who also aims to provide top-notch quality nail care. She is fluent in English and works hard every day to stave off partial perceptions of Asian salons…notions perpetuated by haphazard comments that may have truth but aren’t legitimately grounded.
Your comments, despite their disclaimers, still recommend people to stay away from Asian nail salons, not to trust their word, and to disrespect their poor English. This only spurs discrimination. I hope you recognize that in a position as modestly influential as yours here, sensitivity to any sweeping generalizations you may be making is key. I’m sure you know there are professionals of color as well–I wish you wouldn’t haphazardly undermine their capabilities.
Thanks so much!
Love, love, love te discussions on this site! They are very informative. I have been a licensed nail tech for about a year now and I will be book marking this page for more information!!
Laura,
I am sorry if you feel that I am telling potential clients to disrespect their poor English and the other accusations listed. This is NOT anywhere in my posts.
Those reading this thread know which places I am talking about. Unfortunately, it IS about 95% of the sector mentioned that ARE not following state regulations regarding the use of MMA, cleanliness, sanitizing implements, etc.
Sadly you aunt has to work harder, like I do, dispel all the horrible things those chop shops do.
I really am not pointing fingers at any old parlor–ALL the Asian shops in my town are exactly as I have written about. It is a sad fact that the deep discount shops have really hurt the industry.
I will continue to call it as I see it until THEY change their ways and follow industry standards.
I do not understand why you felt the need to mention techs of color. This has NOTHING to do with being prejudiced. If anyone is running a chop shop, not matter what color they are, I will speak up. And just an FYI– my heritage is Spanish and Cuban. I have NO prejudice in me. And I am voting for Obama!
Hey Kathryn,
Yes! I found this site quite by accident. You know my views on this!! LOL.. I like the forums here, but have not had time lately to get on them.
Since not too many people really know the ins and outs, rights and wrongs happening in the shops and salons, it is worth it to pop on here once in a while.
While mostly consumers ignorant of the right ways to find a good tech are the norm, it is nice to find a tech such as you here to help pass the word along and get them to know what to look for!!
buenos dias,
Lynnette
my myspace is under construction!
How do you find a good e-file? Before going to cosmetology school I used to have my nails done at a chop shop where they were very rough with the drill. My nail tech instructor used a drill but she said that she has never hurt anyone. Is the damage and possible injury from the drill the fault of the tech, type of e-file, or a combimation of both? I would like to learn to use one because I read that it’s easier on the wrist than manual filing.
Lynette:
With your expertise, I have a question. I have worn acrylic/gel overlays for years without taking them off without any issue/problem. I used to get them filled every 2 weeks. However, recently, due to what someone told me, they told me it’s necessary to take off the overlay to let your nails rest at least 3 months in a given year. Is that true? I did that, and want my overlays back. What do you think? Is it bad for your nails not to do that?
Sheena,
You are correct with the observance of the operators of the electric files. When you patronize a chop shop, you are going to a place that they use a DREMEL and sanding bands to shred the nails to allow the MMA to stick. There is NO continuing education on how to use their drills. The damage is not from the machine, but the person using the machine. One thing to remember–there are many techs who destroy the nails with hand filing, so everyone needs to be careful how their nails are taken care of.
I use carbide bits on my e-file. My electric file is made for the use on the nails. I am trained in how to use it and I do not make a habit of hurting my clients OR causing rings of fire. Everyone needs to know that it NEVER should hurt to get your nails done. EVER.
If you cannot get to classes, then you need to practice on your own nails and then on family members. You will learn the pressure to use the e-file correctly.
One major point to remember is to NEVER stay in one spot on the nails for any length of time. I constantly move my piece around so I do not cause any heat on the nails.
Please drop me a line to let me know how you make out. I care!
buenos dias,
Lynnette
Mae,
There are many people who think they need to let their nails “take a break,” “breathe” or replace every so often.
This is not true. Nails do not breathe; they do not need any of the food groups to stay alive and they do not ever need a break from artificial products. Unless, of course, that product is MMA. Then you need to get that off the nails ASAP!
When a client asks me that question, I always ask them if they would consider not coloring their hair for X amount of time to give their hair a break. Usually their eyes pop out of their sockets!! No one would ever consider not coloring their hair to let the hair breathe. It is the same thing with the nails.
If you have MMA on your nails, you are taking a chance on developing liver damage over time. But that is another whole story for another time.
Do you have acrylic OR gel on your nails?
If you go to my website http://salon29.tripod.com you will be able to read all about MMA if you click the link “What Is On YOUR Nails?” You will be able to link to sites on the web that reiterate anything I write about MMA.
Anyway, go to a reputable salon and get a nice set of nails on and leave them on!!
Oh, a tactic of the chop shops to make more money is to tell the clients the nails need to be removed and replaced. This is a money tactic for them AND it really should come off–aside from the fact it is MMA, that fugly stuff yellows after four weeks. I would never put that stuff on my nails!
buenos dias,
Lynnette
Hi there. Wow after reading all this stuff I wish I wouldnt of gotten my nails done today. I had greatnails but got tired of the nail polish coming off so I decided to get a set of nails. I had long nails so she just put a wrap on them and tips om 2 that were short. If I get them taken off will they be badily damaged from the wraps? I love the look and they feel fine but am kind of scared of the effects of the chemicals. My mom has gone through cancer and i dont want anything hazordous smelling around her. Help!
hello,
i want to get my nails done, but im not sure… will the acrylics ruin my real nails?
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