This manicure Not bad for nails on its own. The problem is that sometimes it is not done properly, nor is it done with the appropriate products. Sometimes aggressive substances are used for the skin and therefore those whocan support allergies in the long run, dermatitis and even infections, both in the nail plate (hard body of the nail), as in the skin surrounding it and at a distance.
it warns like this Member of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (AEDV), Dr. Lourdes Navarrosign who is not in order permanent or semi-permanent nail polishes, but what is unsafe or harmful is their misuse. “The problem with these types of manicures is that they can attack the nail. First, they file the entire surface of the nail when it shouldn’t be done because that way the hardest layer of the nail is lost, it becomes more porous and more vulnerable to the products applied, the acrylates that can cause it. allergic reactions. Also, in the process permanent manicure They use ultraviolet A light lamps and now LEDs to harden polishes, which in the long run could possibly cause skin and nail cancer,” explains the expert.
At this point, the expert states that it is advisable in some cases. permanent manicure applying a single layer instead of several. Thus, he gives an example of the situation of patients with weak and brittle nails, because the enamel coating protects against repeated hand washing or contact with others. harmful substances, e.g. “Just a single layer of gel, without filing the nails on the surface. Under normal conditions, three coats are applied, which means three times exposure to ultraviolet light and all the risks that entails.“he adds.
More so, Dr. Navarro traditional nail polishes, It is also alert to the drawbacks of repeated use of acetone, a strong solvent that dries out and makes the nail weaker and more brittle.
On the other hand, when purchasing nail polishes, the expert also points out to people who are allergic to metal, because there are some people who have metal balls to dissolve the pigment, and this can be harmful for them. Likewise, he believes that the rate of formaldehyde (the substance used to harden the enamels) contained in nail polishes should be considered, because it is found in high concentrations and if used repeatedly, it can have the opposite effect and weaken the nails. . .
Steps to perform a manicure
With respect to manicure removal, most commonly known as hangnails, the nail specialist dermatologist notes that these can promote the appearance of scars and then the onset of an injury called ‘hangnails’.paronychiaor inflammation of the skin surrounding the nail, followed by an infection caused by a bacteria, which is often very painful, It may produce a minor temporary change in the nail plate..
“The best thing is not to cut them and apply a disinfectant such as alcohol or iodine and bite them. You should also try not to remove the cuticle during manicure, whose function is to protect the nail from external factors. Avoid cutting, maybe by lifting a little but not removing it as it serves as protection“, warns.
Regarding the yellowing of nails after painting, the expert argues that this problem can be solved and appears with enamels with dissolved pigments of reddish and brown shades. It happens especially on thin and porous nails. All of this is resolved by applying a protective nail base, which causes the beautifying enamel to absorb it and cause it to turn yellow,” adds Dr. Navarro. Sometimes white granules appear on the nail surface, these are keratin granules, which are caused by coloring.
Special care in summer
latter, The AEDV expert points out that hand care does not change much according to the season of the year. According to him, the only problem in winter environmental dryness due to cold and heating dries the skin and makes it more vulnerable, as it helps to dehydrate the skin. “Good hydration is essential, not only on the back of the hand, but also in the proximal nail fold. For this, it is recommended to use a moisturizing and emollient cream that spreads on the skin around the nails, especially in people who wash their hands. They use gloves on their hands many times and for housework,” she said. adds.
Over cut nailsFor both hands and feet, Navarro recommends doing this right after a shower because this is the moment when nails, which are highly porous against water, are softer. “It’s better to file from the side than cut the nail. Avoid polishing the surface,” he concludes.