Exquisite "urban beauty", who hasn't done a bling bling manicure? 💅💅
I don't know since when, nail art is no longer the patent of little girls, it is more and more suitable in life: it can not only be matched with a gentle little skirt, but also show a flamboyant personality, and even type a keyboard and type have their own aura.
In addition to looking good, nail art does have some benefits, such as "force" yourself to restrain yourself from gnawing your nails and grow your nail bed; Some people who love outdoor sports also find that building and manicures can make nails stronger and firmer, and exercise more handy.
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But the nail art was cool for a while, and the "crematorium" overturned. Friends who often do nail art may have encountered some "nail art accidents", and it is a trivial matter to overturn the car in the style, if there is a problem with the nail and you are injured, it is really ...... Ten fingers even the heart, understand all those who understand!
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On social platforms, many people posted their nail changes and problems after manicure, and Lilac sorted out the 7 most common conditions and invited a professional dermatologist to analyze and answer.
Feeling uncomfortable after a manicure, what went wrong? How to avoid risks in order to achieve both beauty and health? Let's take a look!
Nails turn green/yellow/gray and small bumps grow around them
Truth: Most likely a fungal/bacterial/viral infection
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Fungal/bacterial/viral infections are arguably the most common problems in nail disease.
For example, the green turning of the nails, clinically known as "green nails", is generally caused by infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa (commonly known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa), which multiplies on the nails, and its excrement and "corpses" are green, and the nails turn green.
"Green nails" may be incomplete disinfection, or damage to the nails during nail polishing creates an opportunity for bacterial infection; It may also be a technical problem - the nail piece is not sealed firmly, and the water is "moldy".
In addition to bacteria, there are many fungi that can cause nail infections that lead to nail fungus; If you are infected with the virus, you may develop a pimple next to your nails: periungual warts 😨 They can also infect each other between the fingers.
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What to do:
To be disinfected! To be disinfected! To be disinfected! The important thing to say three times is that you must confirm that the nail technician disinfects the utensils, and it is best to choose a store that uses disposable nail kits.
During the nail art process, remember to tell the nail technician to do a good job of construction and avoid empty nails; If you need to apply a nail piece, try to choose a stronger and lighter "half sticker" instead of a "full sticker".
Nail art (especially with nail patches) must be removed or trimmed in time after about 20~30 days, otherwise the risk of infection may increase after the nail pieces are loosened.
Nails that are too thin, layered, and have blood spots
Truth: Excessive grinding or violent removal of the armor causes damage to the nail surface
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Many people find that their nails become extremely fragile after frequent manicures and nail removals - the nail surface is uneven, the front end of the nail is layered and cracked, it is extremely sensitive to hot and cold stimuli, and even the blood spots that are pressed out during filing can be seen through the thin nail surface, all of which are caused by excessive nail polishing.
In order to facilitate coloring or remove nail polish glue as soon as possible, nail technicians often over-polish before or during nail articulation; When we can't help but pick off our nails, the adhesive layer of nails and nail polish is also easy to be violently peeled off.
This can damage the nail structure, cause the nail to become thinner and delaminated, or cause the sub-deck capillaries to rupture, causing punctate bleeding on the nail surface.
Don't worry too much, the damaged nail surface usually recovers gradually as the nail grows, but the process of waiting for the new nail to grow is quite uncomfortable.
What to do:
Before doing a manicure, tell the nail technician not to over-polish and pay more attention to yourself.
Do not tear or forcibly remove the nail when it is lifted, it is best to go to the store and remove it "many times and a small amount" with potion and file tools.
03
Redness, swelling, pain, and pus around the nails
Truth: Excessive nail trimming can lead to ingrown nails and even paronychia
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Many friends said that after frequent nail art, their fingers and toes were swollen and painful and pus, and they were finally diagnosed with paronychia.
This condition is more common on the feet, usually caused by a "nail inlay" caused by a short nail trim – a long-term embeddedness in the flesh of the toenails, which can be exacerbated by friction and squeezing while wearing shoes.
In addition, if the nail salon is not disinfected thoroughly, bacteria or fungi may remain on the tools, increasing the risk of paronychia.
What to do:
Tell the manicurist not to cut too short or polish too much;
It is best to trim the nail shape into a square shape, and avoid polishing the nail edges on both sides too short to grind the skin when it is round.
04
Increased barbs and uneven nails
Truth: Excessive exfoliation has damaged the small and subungual skin
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Many manicurists will remove all the skin at the bottom of the nail (including the small and subungual skin) of the nail for the sake of beauty and convenience. The onychodermis is a thin, translucent layer of skin that covers the base of the nail (see image below), and the subungual dermis is a layer of cuticular membrane between the nails, which protects the nails.
Because there are no blood vessels or nerves, they are not painful or uncomfortable when removed, but doing so can damage the structure of the nail bed, which can cause infection, increase barbs or affect nail growth, resulting in uneven nails.
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In addition, the onychoderm grows very slowly, and once damaged, it may take several months to recover significantly. Lilac's little friend was sad to find that his nail skin had not grown for a long time after being over-trimmed!
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What to do:
Having the nail technician roughly trim the barbs during manicures can emphasize the need not to over-remove dead skin (especially small nails).
05
Finger fracture amputation bleeding
Truth: Nails that are too long (the nail is too long, or the nail has not been removed for too long) is split
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Extending the nail for too long will not only lead to "inability to take care of yourself", but also likely to cause the nail piece and nail to be accidentally broken, this kind of cone piercing pain, it is simply the extent that you have to gasp when you see the picture (look carefully), I hope you will never understand.
In addition to pain, wounds can also cause infections and need to be disinfected promptly.
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What to do:
If it is not necessary, do not stick excessively long extension nails, and you must trim and remove them in time when your nails are long!
If you have already done nail extensions, you can go to social platforms to learn some "nail art life skills", and you can also add some necessary small items to minimize the risk 👇 of injury
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06
Itchy, swollen, red rash on the skin
Truth: Allergic dermatitis caused by nail polish glue, glue, etc
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Under the attack of low prices, the quality of nail polish and glue is uneven, and inferior nail products may contain toxic substances that cause skin discomfort.
In addition, even if the product is compliant, the methyl methacrylate contained in most nail polish gels can cause atopic dermatitis in some people, causing itching and swelling of the skin.
What to do:
It is recommended to choose a store with high ratings, good hygiene conditions, and complete business licenses. Industry insiders said that considering the cost problem, the materials and technology of the "double-digit self-service nail art package with nail pieces and unlimited diamonds" cannot be too good, so it is necessary to choose carefully.
People who are prone to allergies can try a small amount of color first, remove it in time if they feel uncomfortable, and take oral anti-allergy drugs if necessary.
07
Hands are tanned! It's dark!
Truth: Nail lamps have a lot of UV rays
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For manicures, if phototherapy gel (the mainstream choice on the market) is used, it is essential to reinforce the lamp.
It may not feel like taking a picture for more than ten seconds or a minute, but after a nail art is done, it takes five, six, seven or eight times back and forth, and it is possible to take a complex style more than ten or twenty times...... 🤯
The ultraviolet rays in the lamp shine for more than ten minutes, which is equivalent to tanning your hands.
What to do:
Many nail salons provide sunscreen gloves and tape, so you can ask more questions to arrange for your nails, or you can apply sunscreen yourself in advance.
Follow-up care after nail art should also follow, and you can apply a whitening serum to remedy it.
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Everyone has a love for beauty, and "nail art" is a happy thing, but if you are injured, sinned, or affected by improper operation, the gains outweigh the losses.
It is recommended that you know the above precautions and try to choose a reliable and compliant store. Friends who like to change styles frequently, you can try to wear nails, pay attention to the type of nail glue and the shape of the nail piece.
Health and beauty, we all need to have!
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When was the last time you had a manicure? Have you ever had a "rollover" experience?
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