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MMA
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MMA stands for Methyl MethAcrylate
and is a liquid monomer. |
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In the early seventies the
FDA (Food and Drug Administration) deemed it a poisonous
and deleterious ingredient, when used in liquid
monomer. |
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EMA (Ethyl MethAcrylate)
is the liquid monomer your technician should be
using. |
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It takes a lot of drilling,
to etch the nail plate, to ensure the MMA product
sticks. This causes thinning and damage to the natural
nail, which then offers no protection from MMA penetrating
through to the nail bed. |
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For the technician, long
term use of MMA may lead to permanent damage to
the respiratory system and the liver. |
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When MMA comes into contact
with skin, it can cause a severe allergic reaction.
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Permanent damage, or even
loss of the natural nail, can result from MMA enhancements. |
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MMA nails are really tough,
so instead of breaking off harmlessly when caught,
they stick fast. This can lead to serious breaks
or tears in the natural nail, often close to the
cuticle, sometimes causing serious infections. |
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MMA enhancements are difficult
to, and can often take hours to remove. Nail technicians
that use MMA use electric drills to speed up the
removal process, often causing severe damage and
burning to the natural nail. |
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MMA product is really hard
and requires a lot of drilling in the application
and maintenance process. Incorrect drilling can
burn the nail bed, causing extreme pain and discomfort.
Over thinning of the nail plate can occur, causing
red patches and indentations. Sometimes, in severe
cases the drill can penetrate right through the
natural nail. |
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CHECK
THE TECH!!
AND HOW TO SPOT MMA. |
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You should always be asked
to complete and sign a client consultation form.
Your tech needs to know of any allergies or possible
health problems which could be a contra indication
to having nail enhancements. |
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Check your nail technician
and salon has a good standard of hygiene. |
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Check your nail technician
is insured with a reputable insurer, and is covered
for the treatments he/she is providing. |
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Look for membership certificates.
Is your tech registered with a governing body? |
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How qualified is your tech?
Ask to see their qualifications. |
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Are electric files being
used? Electric files are safe when in the correct
hands. Make sure your tech is fully qualified and
backed up by certification. |
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All products being used
should be in their original containers and clearly
labelled. |
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Your treatment should not
be rushed. |
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MMA has an unusually strong
or strange odour which doesn’t smell like
other acrylic liquids. |
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Enhancements are extremely
hard and very difficult to file, even with coarse
abrasives. |
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MMA Enhancements won’t
soak off in solvents designed to remove acrylics. |
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Enhancements are often cloudy
or milky looking so they are often air brushed pink
and white to finish. |
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Prices are often lower.
This is due to MMA costing about 1/3 of EMA. |
