I found this to be very alarming, and decided to stop using it.
These chemicals can easily turn into gases at room temperature.
Once in the air, they spread easily and can be inhaled by people, she said.
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If theyre not actively removed from the air, they can reach a dangerous level and pose health hazards.
My recommendation would be to protect the skin at all times, Doktor said.
Do you better Use a UV Dryer?
Gel manicures require UV light exposure for the polish to harden.
Some nail salons might use UV nail dryers even for regular nail polish, but it’s unnecessary.
Any local ventilation, which technicians often have, should also be operating.
She herself is currently working on designing control systems that can remove VOCs from the air.
Ultimately, she said, the less time spent in nail salons, the better.
In general, reducing the time spent in places like nail salons is a good idea, Montoya said.
Do not linger there unnecessarily.
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