New technologies allow any nail salon offering coverage helium nail varnish. Beautiful and radiant, it gives the nails a perfect look almost 3 weeks. But how does this process have on health?
Studies show that already after the first application shilaka nail plate is weakened. Brittle cracking. breakable nails, even their complete separation from the bed, change the color - it's just part of the potential problems.
Not so dangerous gel nail, nail as preparation for its application
Before coating the nail plate is polished. It is believed that this is better able to retain the nail polymer. Therefore, many experts prior to application of the gel coating and rubbing scratch fingernail, further depleting it.
When the period of validity of the gel coating is nearing the end and he begins to move away, there is a temptation to remove it altogether. If tear gel varnish, nail the pieces come off together with shilakom, thereby further weakening the nail plate.
Another problem - acetone. He enters the body not only through the cuticle, but also through the injured, the weakened nail plate.
Acetone soaked cotton pads are used to remove the gel coating. But women often literally soaked in acetone sit out his hands in anticipation of the next stage of the procedure almost the 15 minutes.
This colorless evaporating solvent may cause problems airways: irritate, Guillain-Barre syndrome, nephrotic syndrome, renal tubular dysfunction.
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UV lamp for drying
The gel has a specific time to solidify under a lamp which emits a specific wave length. salons often save on the UV-lamps, as for each gel lacquer has its own requirements to UV rays, and drying time.
Improper drying causes overdrying of the nail plate, then hard to remove paint residues, respectively, the nail is injured, becomes soft and may even peel off. This condition is called onycholysis.
This is not only painful, not aesthetically pleasing, but also opens the door for infections - bacteria and fungi.
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The alternative is always there!
The most sensible thing you can do when you use a gel or any other nail polish -
1. Do not forget the sense of proportion. Allow nails to recover, usually moisturize hands.
2. If you are in pain during the removal of the cuticle, when applying lacquer bake - never suffer pain. In this case - it is not the norm.
3. Do not apply the gel again and again for a long time without a break.
Also you will be interested to read this:How to restore your nails after gel varnish at home
