Frequent removal and reapplying of nail paint makes nails weak and brittle," he said. Having faced the disadvantages of using cheap nail paints, Kanak Garg, student from the city, subsequently became allergic to them.
But gradually I became allergic and I also saw that the natural lustre of my nails was getting lost. So, I stopped using it and now I apply nail paint only on special occasions," she said. Manicure professionals use branded nail paints as they have zero formaldehyde and toluene. These are also better lasting and give a shiny lustre in contrast to cheap nail paints which get chipped easily," said Priya Shukla, from a city based salon and spa.
Apart from these effects, some ladies whose skin is sensitive to nail paints, suffer from paronychia, which is an allergy that develops on the skin surrounding nails. Sign up and get your guide! Lamplugh A, Harries M. Xiang F, et al. Occupational exposure to volatile organic compounds and health risks in Colorado nail salons.
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