Safety of gel polish coating procedure

Well-groomed hands, nails of perfect shape/length and shades for every taste are the result of a modern manicure and coating procedure. And what about the health aspect of this issue? We suggest you look at the procedure of covering nails with gel polish from a different angle. In this article we will talk about the chemical properties of professional materials and their safety, the global problem of allergies and ways to combat it.

Gel polish is a hybrid of nail polish and gel that dries by using special lamps. The main difference with ordinary varnish is that the gel polish coating is extremely resistant to mechanical damage and has an amazing look even after 3 weeks of wearing. Also, it contains less aggressive components. The system of gel polish coating has the following feature due to the chemical composition of materials: bases, gel polishes and tops. An excellent example of the safety of professional products for nail stylists are the materials of Professional Nail Boutique.

PNB produces hypoallergenic products that have become a favorite of more than 980,000 nail aesthetics masters around the world. The safety of materials is ensured by special formulas of 7 FREE and 12 FREE.

Marking 7 FREE and 12 FREE means that the product does not contain carcinogenic and toxic substances that evaporate the eyes and skin, does not cause chemical burns of the nail plate and does not contain hazardous substances.

In the formula 7 FREE there are no such chemical compounds:

• dibutyl phthalate;
• toluene;
• formaldehyde;
• formaldehyde resins;
• camphor;
• xylene;
• triphenyl phosphate.

Sign 12 FREE means that the materials do not contain the following hazardous substances:

• dibutyl phthalate;
• formaldehyde;
• formaldehyde resin;
• camphor;
• xylene;
• ethyl tosylamide;
• acetone;
• methyl ethyl ketone;
• lead;
• methylisothiazolinone;
• acrylic acid;
• adsorbed organic halides.

The priority of Professional Nail Boutique in the production is the safety of materials for the health of the master and the client.

Gel polish has already been an integral part of many women's lives for over 10 years. The use of outdated formulas, hazardous ingredients in previous generation materials and their regular application - made the nail plate thin and damaged. That's why allergic reactions are becoming more common now.

Usually the coating consists of the following steps: preparation of the nail plate, degreasing, applying a base coat, then 1-2 coats of gel polish and top coating.

Due to the fact that the professional material has direct contact with the keratin structure of the natural nail plate, the hypoallergenicity of the base coat, color layer or gels (when building and strengthening) should be a question №1 when choosing materials for work.

There are two types of allergic reactions: contact (itching, redness of the skin around the nail, rash, dryness and peeling of the skin) and respiratory (sneezing, coughing, sore throat, redness of the eyes and swelling of the mucous membranes of the mouth).

We can identify the following causes of allergic reactions after manicure with gel polish:

• dangerous composition of gel polish. The presence of chemical compounds described in the article above;
• violation of the technology of the procedure. Sequence change or absence of one of the important stages of coverage;
• getting gel polish on the skin;
• gloves. Regular wearing of gloves by a master can cause allergies. Here you should avoid cheap latex gloves with talc and change them after each client;
• neglect of safety;
• use of poor quality fluids. Allergies can be caused not by gel polish, base or finish, but by other tools used in the work. Therefore, be sure to pay attention to the safety of the antiseptic, primer, dehydrator, anti-stick agent and others;
• lack of ventilation in the office and regular ventilation.

Materials for gel polish coating that do not cause allergies. Are there any?

No manufacturer can give a 100% guarantee of the absence of allergic reactions, as many reasons for its occurrence are not relevant to the composition of the product. But safe materials still exist. A striking example is the innovative and hypoallergenic products of the PNB brand.

To make every manicure not only flawless, but also safe ─ choose the proven materials of Professional Nail Boutique!