Nail Salon dirty tricks exposed pedicure manicure exposed part 1 =o

Health Canada is advising Canadians that the use of the ingredient methyl methacrylate (MMA) in cosmetic nail preparations is unsafe. The strong adhesion properties of MMA can cause painful tearing and possible permanent loss of the natural nail, should the artificial nail be jammed or caught. Allergic reactions to MMA include red skin rashes, contact dermatitis, itching and/or small oozing blisters in the affected area. MMA may also cause irritation to the nose and throat, as well as headaches.

The use of MMA as a cosmetic ingredient poses a risk to the health and safety of consumers. Section 16 of the Food and Drugs Act states that no cosmetic may cause injury to the health of the user.

No cosmetic products containing MMA are to be sold in Canada. However, some cosmetic products containing MMA may still be available on the Canadian marketplace. If you suspect that MMA is being used at your local nail salon, contact your nearest Health Canada Product Safety Office.

Here are some things to look for if you suspect that MMA is being used:

A pungent chemical odour that can cause dizziness or lightheadedness.
Enhancements that are extremely hard and very difficult to file, even with coarse abrasives.
Enhancements that will not soak off in solvents designed to remove acrylics; often the manicurist has to grind the MMA nail down to the real nail.
Low cost of full sets of acrylic nails and of touch-up procedures (nail preparations containing MMA are generally one third the price of safer alternatives).
Unlabelled containers: technician will not show or tell you what brand of product is being used.

Anyone who's been in the same room as an open bottle of nail polish remover knows how strong it smells. Now imagine working in those fumes all day, every day. That's what it's like to work in a nail salon. There's growing concern that nail salon workers are being exposed to such high levels of these fumes that their health is at risk. Ann Dornfeld reports on a project in Seattle to teach nail technicians how to keep themselves safe at work

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[lovely9161]

Actually, I will no longer be going to a salon to get pedicures in memory of Kimberly Jackson. God bless her. R.I,P <3 I can scrub my feet myself.

[yourboycal]

@lovely9161 But what about supporting your local business , community , economy =o! lol

[lovely9161]

@yourboycal Are you serious?! We are so spoiled here in America. It can get a little gross, Just listening to that chick talk about how she deserves to get her feet rubbed by that poor lady made me gag. That must be one of the most disgusting jobs. They must hate it. I won't encourage it.

[yourboycal]

@lovely9161 lol well right now jobs are pretty hard for people. I bet if you posted that ad up in any city/town , people would call you up because its that bad. People have to run away to live in cars and what not . Isn't the spoiled thing , rolled over when you consider it a disgusting job lol . I meane\ there sure are worse jobs out there on a disgusting level of course

[vainbadkitty]

how does this have any thing to do with Canada? All these salons are in Texas

[yourboycal]

@vainbadkitty You think just because your in canada your not exposed to the same dirty tricks? Its to inform you and keep that light bulb lit inside your head. Ignorance is what allows such practices to be done . Deny Ignorance. learn and share with others . People try and cut corners from all corners of the world ;)

[lovely9161]

thx! i just saved $30.....no pedicure for me. :P

[TiaPandaMakeup]

@yourboycal Actually the Credo blade is legal for anesthetics in Canada, but because its legal they are not hidden and therefor cleaned properly in a auntoclave. And Nail Salons get checked on a regular bases and you have to be health bored inspected every 6 months :P

[MyKawaiichan]

Omgsh thats just gross. Ive been to many salon in canada and I have never seen in my life anyone reusing blades.

[HonorahWalshe]

Rule of thumb- if owners and workers no speak English, it's guaranteed they no believe in or follow Western health laws. Either pay more at an clean upscale place with licensed people from the US or Canada or do your nails at home yourself.