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    Conquering gel allergies?

    I know But no one is perfect and forms don't always fit perfectly. Plus it's even harder to be that careful when you do it on yourself.
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    Conquering gel allergies?

    It really is terrible. I'm healed now because I didn't have any clients for a week. I'm using thick nitrile gloves called grease monkey. They're used by mechanics. So far so good. Are those tattoo gloves nitrile or latex? Cuz the latex won't keep it out. The reason you can wear shellac is...
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    Conquering gel allergies?

    The gel I'm using is really stringy and messy and gets everywhere. I'm trying to use it up before I switch to something else.
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    Conquering gel allergies?

    Well thanks for the info on that Gel Bottle polish. I went and bought 8 mil nitrile gloves. They're called grease monkey. Used mostly on the oilfield. I didn't realize there was something that the dermatologist could recommend as opposed to the GP. And I will be testing CND Nrisa on my skin...
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    Conquering gel allergies?

    No I don't know exactly what I'm allergic to. But chances are it's the acrylates. I reacted to acrylic nails as well. I just read something about the barrier cream, I'll give that a go. But as for the cotton gloves, I don't think I could work like that. The allergy doesn't look so bad of I...
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    Conquering gel allergies?

    Has anyone managed to overcome their allergy to gel products, completely? I know the allergy will never go away, but have you found a way to keep doing nails? I use Amore Ultima (not my favorite brand but it's supposed to be hypoallergenic) and use thick latex gloves and am STILL reacting. Is it...
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