5 ways to reduce acrylic smell (ok, stink!) 🙊

[@TheSalonLife]

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[@somayacobi]

Haha !! "Open your windows". You almost had me fucked UP 😭🤚🏽

[@TheSalonLife]

Lol.

[@grannyqute2273]

My granddaughter does her acrylic nails in her bedroom with no ventilation. The smell is all throughout the house. I told her and her mother I thought there could be health issues. They both assured me there would have to be long turn exposure. I can't imagine that chemical smell not being harmful. I have looked it up but have come across your vid to hopefully get answers. Would appreciate your knowledge!

[@TheSalonLife]

I wouldn’t worry to much to be honest. She should just open the window. In a salon setting it’s different because that smell is being “produced” all day long, every day often by multiple people. The smell is strong when someone does their nails but it’s not actually harmful especially when they do it like for an hour, once every few weeks. I would be more concerned with her getting the monomer on her skin or using the mixture too wet (a very common mistake many make). That can lead to serious and life long allergies.

[@grannyqute2273]

@@TheSalonLife Thank you so much for taking the time to reply! You've put my mind at ease. Take care!

[@TheSalonLife]

You’re very welcome :). Thank you for responding :)

[@restless_spirit94]

@@TheSalonLife that’s exactly how I used to do my nails before watching your video and tips which are a life saver for me. I did touch the skin around the nails with acrylic, neglecting if it was harmful or no. Since I’m a beginner I’ve only done my nails 4 times though. I hope I didn’t do a big damage lol

[@kyasmrtist]

Am I fine if I breath it in for like an hour or two??? I’m just getting into doing MY nails 💅🏼 but my mom hates how strong the smell is. I usually don’t smell it, only when i first start doing them.

[@TheSalonLife]

Yes you are. Just open a window or something. :). Most important thing that almost no one shows- make sure you don’t work too wet and that you don’t wipe (or touch) your skin with wet brush. Monomer (the liquid) should never touch skin. That’s begging for permanent allergies.

[@kyasmrtist]

@@TheSalonLife thank you so much! I try to only practice once a week so I’m not smelling it often. I haven’t done nails in 2 weeks now lol

[@kyasmrtist]

@@TheSalonLife oh also I do open the window and turn on fans but since we’re in a small apartment it just goes through the whole place 😑🥲

[@Nico-on6us]

@@TheSalonLife i touched it 😃

[@rojantey]

i hate how no one warns you about the smell of monomer. i just opened mine yesterday and i thought i was going to die from inhaling it

[@stephanierodriguez2299]

me too i hate how strong smells affect sleep😞

[@TheSalonLife]

I kind of like the smell. I know I’m weird. Reminds me of good times, trade shows etc. Also you get used to the smell.

[@purplemeemee]

Same here! I accidentally got some on my skin and I was horrified. I didn’t get enough to do any damage, just a little drop. Googling it did not help at all

[@lissa1244]

how do you keep your brush from getting hard/gunky after a session ??

[@grapefruit7095]

Julissa Velez you dip it in the monomer and clean it and make sure you don’t have any powder on it and shape the brush and let it sit facing up. if it got hard, just soak in acetone for a few hours.

[@milkyway6812]

@@grapefruit7095 don't put it facing up, because eof it has just a bit of powder in it it can ru in the brush and when you turn the brush upside down it can run out

[@xo.hailieeee7519]

grapefruit you only have to soak it in acetone for a couple mins and wipe it between minutes. (You can also put it back in some monomer to get it back in shape since the acetone can dry it out) And you shouldn’t leave the brush face up because extra monomer can leak and make your bristles fall out. Just some tips...

[@Thetruthwillprevail231]

grapefruit if you use acetone and a pure Kosinski brush one time in the acetone you will dry the brush out to the point where you can not shape it anymore.

[@jenniejinnevik7925]

I am not able to find the disposable applicators or the underneath towels.

[@Oxfordlightyear]

My nails smell really strong after how do I get it to stop or cover it up? cause the windows don't open here

[@kelseyalysse7840]

What was the blue stuff you used ?

[@Seeglam]

Scrub fresh it's used to cleanse the nail before you polish.

[@chantalgonzalez7516]

@@Seeglam so that also helps reduce the smell?

[@TheSalonLife]

yes it does.

[@jhussedgonzales4088]

Hi, I was wondering if becoming a nail tech could lead to health issues. I want to do nails and become a full-time/part-time nail tech at home but I'm afraid, that the smell of monomer is harmful and could cause respiratory problems in the long term. I was thinking of getting an air purifier or filter but I'm afraid all it'll do is get rid of the smell and not the harmful chemicals behind it. Do you have any advice on that?

[@TheSalonLife]

Please read books and follow Doug Schoon. He is a chemist and scientist. He also has a KZbin channel. The bottom line is that you can work safely if you have proper source capture (dust and VOCs). Look for something with additional carbon filter . Professional one, made for nails. They cost about 1000-2000$. Anything cheaper doesn’t work. I have Aerovex for my pedicures. Nova Flare for manicures (I don’t do enhancements, just natural nails) plus I have Dyson on top of it in the salon working 24/7.

[@jhussedgonzales4088]

@@TheSalonLife Ah okay thank you!

[@Fatima-uy7jz]

How long does the smell usually last if I keep my windows open?

[@TheSalonLife]

Probably and hour or 2.

[@TheSalonLife]

Just make sure the monomer soaked pads and cotton are thrown away. :)

[@Fatima-uy7jz]

@@TheSalonLife thank youuuu

[@glopez5065]

What kind of prep do you mean?

[@TheSalonLife]

Like the alcohol mix you wipe/clean the nails before any product application

[@rrangel2]

What kind of fan was that under the table?

[@TheSalonLife]

Nova. All links in the description box :)

[@liahlee6843]

what do you wet the pad with?

[@TheSalonLife]

Cleanser

[@liahlee6843]

@@TheSalonLife what kind of cleanser? like alcohol?

[@jacquelynburiak9749]

Where did you get your brush?

[@belindavargas6089]

it looks like a #8 Alpha Kolinsky Oval Brush they are 17.99 I just ordered mines and shipping is around 4 dollars I think💕.

[@chantalgonzalez7516]

What type of pad is that?

[@TheSalonLife]

the links are in the description box :)

[@natashaleclerc4714]

Is it important to wear gloves?

[@Jennifer.7]

Yes. Over exposure to products can cause allergic reactions and/or contact dermatitis in the future. Unless you know for sure you won’t get any product on your skin then it’s not so important.

[@TheSalonLife]

True but very often when shaping/filing a finished enhancement or doing a refill we create a dust. And that dust can contain uncured monomers (still reactive). L&P when mixed too wet or gel when applied too thick sometimes never fully cures. That over time can definitely lead to overexposure and permanent allergic reactions.

[@divm8559]

What did you wet the cotton pad with?

[@TheSalonLife]

cleanser