To Spray or NOT to Spray: How to safely airbrush nails!!
As a nail artist, you might be tempted to experiment with different techniques and products to achieve unique and stunning results for your clients. However, it's essential to prioritize safety and ensure that you're using products in a manner that won't harm your clients or cause long-term damage.
One such practice that has gained popularity recently is using an airbrush machine to apply gel polish mixed with acetone to the nails. While it might seem like a quick and easy way to achieve flawless coverage, it's not a safe practice for a few reasons.
Firstly, gel polish comes in many different formulations, and it's challenging to determine how they will react when sprayed through an airbrush machine. Gel polish can be mixed with actual nail polish or pigments, making it difficult to know exactly what chemicals you're exposing yourself and your clients to.
Moreover, certain gel polish formulations can be more dangerous than others. For example, some formulations contain chemicals like methacrylates, which can cause allergic reactions in some people. If your client has an allergic reaction to the product, it can lead to serious health complications, and you could be held liable for any harm caused.
Additionally, using an airbrush machine to apply gel polish mixed with acetone can be harmful to your respiratory system. The tiny particles of polish and acetone can become airborne and be inhaled, leading to respiratory problems over time. Inhaling acetone, in particular, can cause headaches, dizziness, and eye irritation.
Even if you take precautions and wear a mask while using the airbrush machine and gel polish and aceton mix, you could still be exposing yourself and your clients to harmful chemicals that can cause long-term damage. Over time, exposure to these chemicals can lead to health problems, and it's not worth the risk.
Instead of using an airbrush machine to apply gel polish mixed with acetone, it's better to stick to traditional methods. Using an airbrush nail product like One Air Acrylic Paints or Airgel by Airtex wich is formulated to be used on  nails is a safe and effective way to achieve the desired results. Moreover, it's important to use high-quality products that are known to be safe and free of harmful chemicals.
In conclusion, while using an airbrush machine to apply gel polish mixed with acetone might seem like a quick and easy way to achieve flawless coverage, it's not a safe practice. The different formulations of gel polish and the potential for respiratory problems make it a risky technique that should be avoided. It's always better to prioritize safety and use traditional methods to achieve beautiful results.
Remember do your research, find the best way for you to use the technique safely.