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Why am I having an allergic reaction to acrylic, gel or gel polish nails?
By IKON.IQ in Nail Product Allergies, Education
February 21, 2023
All artificial nail products contain acrylate and methacrylate chemical ingredients. Of these, chemicals from the methacrylate family are known to cause the majority of skin contact (contact dermatitis) allergies.
HEMA-free or Hypoallergenic nail products?
By IKON.IQ in Nail Product Allergies
October 05, 2022
As an increasing number of Nail Technicians and salon clients develop allergies to artificial nail products, companies are racing to introduce safer hypoallergenic or HEMA-free products. Which option should you choose?
The ingredients HEMA and Di-HEMA are NOT the same!
By Bob Giblett in Nail Product Allergies
February 10, 2019
It is a common mistake for Nail Techs to confuse the ingredients HEMA and Di-HEMA, thinking they are the same. Unfortunately, some Educators are also confused and misinformed.
Are Nitrile Gloves Really Safe?
By Bob Giblett in Safety in the Salon, Nail Product Allergies
December 14, 2018
Many Nail Technicians believe that nitrile gloves offer protection against nail product chemicals that can cause allergies. The truth is not so simple.
Dermatologists issue warning about UK artificial nail allergy epidemic
By Bob Giblett in Safety in the Salon, Nail Product Allergies
December 13, 2018
The British Association of Dermatologists has today issued a warning that (meth)acrylate chemicals, the key ingredients in acrylic nails, gel nails and gel polish nails, are causing a contact allergy epidemic in the UK and Ireland.
UV lamps explained - (why any old lamp just won’t do!)
By Bob Giblett in Safety in the Salon, Nail Product Allergies
November 24, 2018
Chemists recommend that you use the UV lamp supplied by the gel manufacturer. If you don't, in addition to less reliable nails, there is a risk of heat spikes and there is also a greater risk that you can develop an allergy.
