Rehab Nailbar Cardiff - Methyl Methacrylate

methyl methacrylate
some nail salons are using a potentially harmful compound to make acrylic nail extensions, a substance called mma (methyl methacrylate) which can cause nail disfigurements and infections. the substance is a cheap and nasty alternative to ema (ethyl methacrylate) which is used by reputable salons including rehab.

banned in the states!
mma is one of the liquids which can be mixed with acrylic powder to make the false nails. the substance has been banned in the united states but is, amazingly, still legal in the uk. mma does not bond well to the natural nails, so the nails are filed down first with a drill to provide a rough surface on to which the product can stick. this can cause permanent damage to the nail plate. symptoms include soreness, nail disfigurement and infections which if left, may rot the nail plate.

nail plate damage
the nail extensions are very hard, so they very rarely lift or break. the clients think that the nails are great and that the technician must be doing a good set of nails. what they do not realise is the damage being caused to their natural nail plate.

how to spot a salon using mma
there will be a very strong almost acidic odour in the salon.
technicians may wear masks (although, not always a clue) to prevent inhalation of dust & odour.

electric drills are often used on the natural nails to allow the mma to bond with the nail plate.

electric drills are often used to remove the product.

nails not up to scratch ? ...check into rehab!