Nail salons use various products that may contain potentially harmful ingredients. Some of the common ingredients in nail products that may be harmful include acetonitrile, formaldehyde, methacrylate monomers, methacrylic acid, phthalates, and toluene
. These ingredients can cause health hazards such as headaches, dizziness, breathing problems, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and exhaustion. Nail products can also cause infections and allergic reactions
. Some ingredients in nail products may be harmful if swallowed, and some can easily catch fire if exposed to heat sources
. Nail technicians and salon workers are at a higher risk of exposure to these chemicals, and it is important to use products with the least hazardous chemicals in them
. Consumers should read labels of nail products carefully and follow any warnings
