A WOMAN has revealed that she tried to give herself a glamorous gel manicure, but was left gobsmacked when it went terribly wrong.
A woman has revealed that she gave herself a gel manicure, but it went terribly wrong and her nails are now ruinedCredit: tiktok/@lauradavis_official
Laura Davis explained that she tried a new gel product and was left horrified when she saw what it did to her nailsCredit: tiktok/@lauradavis_official
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She explained that she used a new gel nail polish – which is a range of strengthening gel products that are applied to the natural nail, with a thick consistency that intends to improve the nail's strength.
She said: “This is a TikTok for my nail techs, I have been doing my own gel nails for the last six or seven years.
“What I have noticed is that now in the past two-three weeks my nails do not look in the best condition, at all.
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Many pointed out that she had had an allergic reaction to the nail varnish and should use nail oil to help them grow back healthily.
One person said: “I'm a nail tech, that's an allergic reaction. you need to remove any gel, keep it off. cut them short & oil them A LOT. it will get better over time.”
Another added: “Nail tech: allergic reaction to whatever you’re using. This is why we are CONSTANTLY telling people if they want nails, go to a QUALIFIED person.”
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A third commented: “I had this too and one nail went really infected! Keep all product off and speak to your doctor, I got given a steroid and antibiotic cream to help!” to which Laura responded “Mines not painful yet just looks horrid.”
“The lovely people of TikTok, nail techs and people that have been through this, basically gave me the advice to soak the polish off straight away and then cut my nails down really low and oil, oil, oil.
“People seem to think I may have come allergic to the ingredients in this gel but basically I’m going to document getting my nails back to good health.
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One TikTo user advised: “I would go to a GP, that's how fungal toenails go and you need proper treatment for it, could be similar infection.”
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Dermatologists are seeing an increase in the number of people developing 'life-changing' allergies triggered by gel nail polishes, which can stop them having some operations like cataracts, joint replacement or dental work.
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The chemicals in gel nail polishes, known as methacrylates, can cause an allergic reaction if they leak into the skin, which can see nails loosen and the skin develop a severe, itchy rash, experts warned today.
Those who suffer this reaction are then unable to tolerate being exposed to the chemical, which is used in routine procedures such as fillings and hip replacements.
At-home gel manicures are the most likely culprit for triggering the painful reaction, which is caused by the ultraviolet lamp that hardens polish not being used for long enough. But even salon nail treatments can pose a risk if the technician is poorly-trained.
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Brits have told of the 'painful peeling', swelling and blisters they've suffered after receiving a manicure at a salon, with top dermatologists confirming that being rushed out of the salon was a red flag.
Earlier today, the government's Office for Product Safety and Standards also confirmed it was investigating and urged Brits suffering with allergies to contact their local trading standards department.
The chemicals used in gel manicures, known as methacrylates can cause nails to loosen or skin to develop a severe, itchy rash. But allergies to these chemicals are also preventing sufferers from accessing some medical treatment including cataracts removal, joint replacements or dental work, experts warned today
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Dr Deirdre Buckley, a consultant dermatologist in Bath, told the BBC's Today Programme earlier this morning there are a number of symptoms. 'It can range from the nails loosening to falling off, it can include a severe rash on the face, the neck, the upper chest, ' she said
During gel manicures, the chemicals enter the skin when the ultraviolet lamps used to harden each layer of gel are not used for long enough or the equipment is poorly maintained
During gel manicures, methacrylates can enter the skin when the ultraviolet lamps used to seal and harden each layer of gel are not used for long enough, or the equipment is poorly maintained.
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If the gel is not sufficiently 'cured' for the correct period of time, a reaction to the chemicals can occur on the skin around the nails.
Symptoms include the nails loosening and falling off, sores appearing on fingers and red and swollen cuticles, according to Dr Deirdre Buckley, a consultant dermatologist in Bath.
It can also trigger severe rash on the face, the neck, the upper chest. Simply brushing your nails against your arms or touching your face can cause symptoms to spread to those areas.
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'Even worse than that, they can become sensitive to acrylates in other things, which can have implications in dentistry or if they're diabetic or for orthopaedic surgery and it's a lifelong sensitization.'
At-home gel manicures are the most likely culprit for triggering the painful reaction but even salon nail treatments can pose a risk if the technician is poorly-trained.
During gel manicures, methacrylates can enter the skin when the ultraviolet lamps used to harden each layer of gel, are not used for long enough.
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If the gel is not sufficiently 'cured' for the correct period of time, a reaction to the chemicals may also occur on the skin around the nails.
Each gel polish brand has an exact curing time which should be adhered to, often either 30 seconds, 60 seconds or 90 seconds.
But experts also warned today that nail technicians can rush clients out of salons when the gel is not sufficiently cured, triggering the allergic reaction.
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Once the skin is exposed to methacrylates, the body will no longer tolerate acrylates, meaning anyone with an allergy cannot have medical procedures in which the chemicals are used.
Dr Buckley, also of the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD), told MailOnline: 'Many people are unaware of potential medical and dental implications if they become sensitised to nail methacrylates.'
In dentistry, the chemicals can be found in white fillings and enamel tooth coatings, while diabetic glucose sensors and insulin pumps also include them, she said.
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Allergies to methacrylate, including patients exposed to it through nail polish use, 'has been reported to cause loosening of hip replacements', she added.
The allergy could also lead to 'facial swelling after dental work in patients sensitised by wearing gel or acrylic nails, ' Dr Buckley added.
She said: 'It’s important that people are aware of the potential risks of artificial nail products, whether they are having them applied in a salon or at home.
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'Nail technicians are particularly at risk and should wear nitrile gloves when applying the products, changing them every thirty minutes with a no-touch technique.'
The allergy can occur at high street nail salons if the technician fails to keep a client's hands under the ultraviolet (UV) light for long enough — either because they are rushed or poorly trained.
There is no single qualification required to be a nail technician but professionals often have either a beauty apprenticeship or diploma in manicures. But in some cases, the diploma can take as little as a single day.
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Speaking to MailOnline today, Claire from Warwickshire, said she had experienced painful allergic reactions since 2018 after visiting several different high street salons.
Claire said: 'When the world locked down in 2020, my nails were allowed to recover as we bounced in and out of lockdowns and salons were closed.
'On one occasion in 2021, I persevered and had the treatment [and] it happened again. There definitely needs to be some investigation and education to the never ending salons that open on our high streets.'
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In recent weeks women have also taken to TikTok to share their experiences of gel nail polish allergies. One user @katieadamson5 shared images of her fingers blistering and swelling after applying gel nail polish using an ultraviolet lamp, adding 'when you have an allergic reaction to uv gel polish. Never again'
In another video, one TikTok account detailed the flaking, swelling, itching and blistering she experienced just hours after applying gel nail polish. As a result she was forced to see an emergency care nurse to treat the allergy, she added
Joanna, from Bristol began using at home gel nail kit, after visiting nail salons for years, she told MailOnline. Despite cutting the nails down, she continues to suffer peeling and loose nails (Pictured above). 'If the dirt gets under them, you can't get it out, ' she said. 'I have a nail appointment for May but I may likely lose one of the nails on the left hand (pictured left) by then, '
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