Shellac wrecking my nails Post Reply

[angry bird]

Having used Shellac for ages on my nails they now seem to be turning to paper after every use, wondering if anyone can advise a treatment or any other varnish that won't have the same effect. Many thanks.

[SW18_Dad]

It depends what you are using.

The usual nail bar adhesives for nail extension which are based around styrene, polyester and polyvinyl resins which are not very good for you at all. An even bigger issue is the MEKP (methyl ethyl ketone peroxide) that is used as the hardener.

These types of MEKP systems will damage and soften nails.

I’m amazed that they haven’t been banned.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7752735/

[LaneSW18]

Make sure you go to a proper nail salon NOT a nail bar, a lot of damage is done in removing too vigorously and not taking their time, also picking the gel off will take a layer of nail with it.