How are those who always do manicures doing now?

Do you usually do manicure?

For example, while waiting in line at Haidilao, you can make one to kill time.

The Spring Festival is approaching, and many sisters have begun to think about what manicure to get for the New Year.

It looks good, but there are 3 potential risks that few people seem to tell you↓

#01

Manicure to remove dead skin

Beware of germs

When I go to a manicure, I always hear this:

Stop! It’s really not worth trimming dead skin for the sake of “ good-looking nails ” ❌

The dead skin that is removed is actually an important protective barrier for the nails.

If they are lost, bacteria will invade more easily, which may cause redness, swelling, pain, suppuration around the nail and form paronychia .

Let me tell you something that kind of breaks everyone's fantasy about nail art:

Many tools used in nail salons are not strictly disinfected. If infected with fungi, you may also get onychomycosis (onychomycosis).

#02

Hands turn black

I saw on Xiaohongshu that a sister found her hands looked like this after getting a manicure.

Image source: screenshot of Xiaohongshu

To be honest, when doing a manicure, using a light can really make your hands! Dark!

Scientists had thought about this as early as 2013.

Research finds that the ultraviolet radiation dose of nail lamps is 4.2 times that of the sun

Sisters who have done manicures know it, right? Generally, you apply one layer and then shine the light once💅

Statistics show that in less than 10 minutes of manicure, the amount of ultraviolet light your hands are exposed to is equivalent to eight hours of sun exposure.

So, when a delicate girl gets her nails done, her hands look dark at first glance...

This is not necessarily because the color is not chosen correctly, it may be that the hands really turned black

What should we do then?

You can do a little ritual, like applying sunscreen on your hands or wearing gloves that only leave your nails exposed .

#03

Nails become thinner as they are worn down

Easy to evert and break

Girls who often do manicures will definitely have this experience:

When I finished it, I looked left and right, it was so beautiful!

After a while, they always feel like they become not only dry and thin, but also delaminate.

I’m not kidding! Frequent manicures can really make your nails thinner

Manicurists sand down the surface of your nails to make them rough so that the nail glue can adhere tightly.

But if you polish too much, the consequence is likely to be——

Make your nails as thin and brittle as potato chips

It may crack and delaminate with a little force.

If you don’t believe me, look here. Some researchers calculated the thickness of nails before and after manicures and found that:

Image source: Reference 1

What should I do if I really want to have a manicure but am worried that it will be bad for my nails?

Sisters can reduce the frequency of manicures, and it is best not to exceed 2 times a month.

Or when doing a manicure, remind the manicurist not to over-carve and grind the nails.

These 3 types of people should try not to get manicures!

Scared of rats! Can I still do manicures?

Yes, you can do it , just pay attention to the frequency.

However, the following types of people should be careful not to do manicures first:

🤰Preparing for pregnancy or during pregnancy

Studies have shown that substances such as toluene, dibutyl phthalate, and formaldehyde in common nail polishes are very harmful to the human body.

If consumed in excess, there may be a risk of causing fetal developmental abnormalities .

👩People who are prone to allergies

Attention! The harmful substances mentioned above can also enter the human body through the respiratory system and skin.

It may induce existing allergic diseases, causing respiratory tract inflammation, coughing and asthma , etc.

💅Infections such as paronychia, or fragile nails

When you suspect there is a problem with your nails, it is recommended not to get a manicure first, but to see a professional dermatologist as soon as possible.

Finally, remember to forward this article to sisters who love manicures!

While becoming beautiful, you must also protect yourself.

References:

[1]Chen, Andrea F., Chimento, Stacy M., Hu, Shasa., Sanchez, Margaret., & Zaiac, Martin.. (2012). Nail damage from gel polish manicure. Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 11(1), 27-9.

[2] An Hong. Regeneration and repair of nails and nail beds[J]. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 1992(2):116-117.