Painful acrylic nail problems! When can I go back to acrylic nails after developing a sensitivity?

Question

After having acrylic nails for about 3 years I suddenly started getting a bad reaction - itching and major peeling of the skin around the nails for about 2 weeks after application - just healing up in time for the next session at the salon! I finally gave up and had the nails removed. This was 6 months ago. Can anybody suggest when it would be safe to try again? Does the sensitivity go away after a time like some food sensitivities can?

Answer 1

Maybe you should try gel nails or fibreglass nails instead? Could be something in the acrylic that you are allergic to. Try asking for advice from your nail technician.

Answer 2

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Painful acrylic nail problems! When can I go back to acrylic nails after developing a sensitivity?
After having acrylic nails for about 3 years I suddenly started getting a bad reaction - itching and major peeling of the skin around the nails for about 2 weeks after application - just healing up in time for the next session at the salon! I finally gave up and had the nails removed. This was 6...

Answer 3

I'm just curious as to whether or not your salon switched to a cheaper MMA solution on you. This stuff is bad news! Don't even bother approaching the staff about it - if they're using it, they certainly won't tell you. It's illegal in most (if not all) states.

I would recommend going to a nice salon, telling them you've had sensitivity in the past, and asking if you can have a test nail done. Give it 48 hours, and if you're okay, great. If not, it's much easier to have one nail removed than 10! They may also recommend other alternatives to acrylic, such as gel or fiberglass wraps. These aren't as popular, but if it's a good salon, the nail technician will be familiar with alternatives.

Answer 4

you might be able to try if it your nails have completely healed from the peeling and the itching you could also go to the place where you get this done at and tell them what happened and ask if they think you should try it again im sure they would know better than anyone if those reactions will go away for good

Answer 5

As a nail technician myself the only advice i have for you Hun is to make sure that you use a qualified and insured nail technician and don't go to a NSS (non standard salon) these people don't follow guidelines and will probably use products which contain mma! This smells v bad and can give you a headache, you know your nail tech is using quality products if it is virtually odourless!
I hope this helps!

Answer 6

I had a similar problem, when they applied the acrylic it got hotter and hotter and really burned my nail bed! I left it about a year or so before having them done again and it was ok, but seeing the condition of my nails after (weak and thin) I have vowed NEVER AGAIN !!!(again)

Answer 7

here's a little secret i found out when i worked in a beauty school. try nail tips, its more fragile than acrylic but no side affects, or just go to your local feed and grain store and pick up a jar of hoof maker. it'll make your nails stronger and thicker so as not to need fakes. and its alot cheaper.

Answer 8

You should get your nails checked. Then, wait a couple of months. If your skin and nails are still bad, get some cream. If they still hurt a while after that, get them checked again. Also, after you get the nails, get them checked once in a while.

Answer 9

I had the same problem that started about 3 years ago. I went to another salon that used a different product name and haven't had a problem since. That might be worth a try,

Dee

Answer 10

I think you should try another brand of nails if you like acrylics then stick with it but there are many differant kinds.