Please be aware of this .... Everyone should be aware of what is being put on their nails.... What is MMA? MMA or Methyl MethAcrylate is a substance used in some salons. MMA can cause nail disfigurement as well as infections to the nail bed. It is a liquid, which can be mixed with acrylic powder to produce false nails. MMA is the cheaper alternative to EMA, Ethyl MethAcrylate, which is used by reputable nails technicians. MMA is classed as a banned substance in American, Australia and New Zealand, but incredibly it has not been banned in the United Kingdom. Once applied MMA is an extremely hard substance, which does not bond well to the natural nail plate, therefore it can only adhere to the nail through mechanical adhesion, which requires large amounts of damage to the natural nail, through the use of nail drills. Drilling of the natural nail can cause severe damage, in some cases permanent damage. Reported cases state bacterial infections, swollen cuticles, redness, itching, and soreness. Continuous wear thins the nail plate enabling the MMA to penetrate the nail bed and tissue. It has been reported; that long term wear of MMA acrylic can seriously impair your health. When the MMA applied nail, is knocked or banged it will cause severe trauma to your natural nail and in some cases the natural nail can been ripped off from the cuticle. This can be extremely painful and damaging even resulting in a trip to casualty. Signs to tell if a salon is substandard and using MMA: No client consultation takes place to check for allergies or medical conditions The technicians will normally be wearing a mask to prevent inhaling the odour or dust from the MMA Use of electric drills to help the MMA bond to the natural nail Bottles are often not labeled, which makes identifying the product impossible Prices are usually very cheap, from £15 onwards No after-care or maintenance is discussed Little or no English is spoken The banning of the use of MMA has been a cause I have been involved with since 2003. I have lobbied MP’s, MEP’s, Local Councillors and Environmental Health Officers in unsuccessfully trying to change the legislation in having this dangerous product banned from the UK. I have been quoted in an article for the Guardian Newspaper on this subject. If you want to know if your salon or technician is MMA free you should always ensure that: You are offered a client consultation prior to treatment Use reputable MMA free Products The use of hand files only Your technician is qualified and insured Your technician does not wear a mask, or operate a hand drill Clients are usually happy as they now have what they believe to be maintenance free cost effective nails. There is no aftercare provided and no consultation prior to. They maybe cheap in price, but what price are you paying at the cost of your health?
Posted on: Wed, 07 Aug 2013 21:14:06 +0000
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