The Angel's Nails

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You've heard of acrylics..
You've probably had a gel manicure at least once in your life. So, what do you get when you combine all of the best traits about each of these nail treatments into one service?

Sculpture Gel Nail extensions ❤️
They are as strong and long-lasting as acrylics, but without the powder or the harsh chemicals. If it sounds too good to be true, it isn't. Sculpture Gel nail extensions definitely deserve a spot on your radar.

I don’t offer acrylics as an option to my clients. It is harmful to both the nail technician and the client. That's where sculpture gel nail extensions come in. They are healthier, not only for the person having them, but for the person doing your nails.

✨ Sculptured Gel Nails work like when you get a tooth filling filled with a LED light.

✨ Sculpture Gel gel provides added length and strength to your nails and is more flexible than acrylic and SNS.

✨It also contains a nutrient that strengthens and conditions the natural nail.

✨ Sculpture Gel compresses the natural nails keratin, leaving a strong and durable nail. The added magnesium, vitamins, minerals, calcium and proteins keep the nails flexible, preventing it from becoming brittle.

✨ So the nice thing about this technique, is that it doesn’t damage your nails, doesn’t stain, doesn’t smell and has a higher gloss.

✨There are several different types of gel, and each line has its own specific qualities.

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I want to talk about The Dangers of Cheap Nail Products (MMA) in Nail Salons.

💕 There are many reasons why independent nail technicians charge a different price to nail bars in shopping centres.

💕 Education, training, hygiene, health and products. Here is an example of the differences in the products for acrylic nails. Beware some products can cause long term health problems. Be informed before making a choice on where you get your nails done...

💕 What are Acrylic Nails Made from?

Acrylic Nails are formed using an acrylic liquid and an acrylic powder that when mixed together, forms a hard plastic that is similar in feel and appearance to your existing nail. There are 2 types of acrylic liquid and powder used by nail salons around the world – Ethyl Methacrylate (EMA) and Methyl Methacrylate (MMA).

💕 A little bit of History

Back in the early 1970’s the Food and Drug Administration began receiving complaints about injuries caused by nail products containing Methyl Methacrylate (MMA). They began investigating these complaints of fingernail damage and deformity as well as dermatitis. After lots of research and many discussions with medical experts, the FDA filed several lawsuits and injunctions against companies. The FDA made it clear to the public that MMA was not to be used in nail products. It is however banned by over 30 states in the US that chose to take action themselves. It is also banned in Canada and New Zealand.

I could go on for a long time about MMA, but let’s cut to the chase..

🚫 MMA is not “banned” here in Australia either. Why?

Because it “can be used safely in other areas” (eg. dentistry)

💕 Why do some salons use it?

Unsafe nail salons use MMA because it is much cheaper than the safer alternative EMA. It also much sets much harder and stronger – Their thinking is that it will last longer on your nails.

💕 What MMA really does to you

Exposure to MMA can cause:

🚫 Irritation
🚫 Redness and Swelling
🚫 Skin Sensitisation (tingling or numbness)
🚫 Respiratory problems or eye, nose and throat irritation
🚫 Fungal or bacterial infections
🚫 Discolouration of the nails (yellowing)
🚫 Nail damage or deformities

Because the bond between a MMA acrylic nail and your nail bed is very strong (stronger that the bond between your nail and your finger), there is a real risk that your actual nail could life away from your finger if you caught your nail on something! 😔

MMA is also very strong and requires an electric drill to remove it. It can also take much longer to soak off in acetone (usually up to 2 hours) and then has to be pried or ripped off 😔

💕 What to be on the lookout for?

✨ Low prices – MMA costs about a quarter of the price of EMA and is found in discount salons

✨ Nail Technicians wearing masks – certainly not an immediate indication of MMA use but all the clues will start to add up

✨ Vague description of brand and products – unlabelled containers and technicians who won’t or can’t tell you what they are using

✨ Much stronger odour – acrylic nails do tend to have a distinctive odour, but MMA has a much stronger and unpleasant fruity odour

✨ The acrylic nail turns yellow over time

✨ Electric files used on the natural nail – very dangerous and a big warning sign

✨ The acrylic nail is very hard and not flexible

💕 Be careful of even of the beautiful looking salons found in the high-volume shopping centres here in WA. Ask questions and check their products or the results could be disastrous.

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