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  1. J

    Polygel allergies

    Totally understand !, - I do my own nails and cut and colour my own hair too! :), regarding my nails, am not sure a salon could afford the time I use at the moment, - no Polygel at all is in contact with my skin or nail plate, - I apply a nailform tip first , then silicon skin barrier ,base...
  2. J

    Polygel allergies

    Thanks Bob, yes I agree, I think I'm just hypersensitive now, would probably have been better starting with Polytek, but have never had any issues before, when I first changed to Polytek I had no problems, but then the reactions returned, as you say I think I was already hypersensitised by...
  3. J

    Polygel allergies

    No symptoms or problems now, - I'm ok but thanks for your comments, it's certainly something to keep an eye on!
  4. J

    Polygel allergies

    Initially Blue Sky, - but then purchased a more expensive hypoallergenic brand Polytek, ..ultimately the reactions were the same.
  5. J

    Polygel allergies

    It's only Polygel that seems to give me a problem, even when cured and cleaned if part of the tip is resting /close to a part of my fingertip, - even the nail dust when filing causes irritation, - I really don't think it's usually down to any error on the part of the nail technician given that...
  6. J

    Polygel allergies

    Never had any issues with gel curing nail polish at all, - maybe it's just Polygel, - anyway I keep it well away from nail edge with an applied nail tip first now, and works well :) , I'm not a hobbyist and am well qualified in dermatology , professional manicure etc, problem occurs applied to a...
  7. J

    Polygel allergies

    Was so keen to post this solution, - I'm a City and Guilds qualified beautician, requirements pretty stringent back in the day but that's not my profession now. Have always applied nail tips for myself , painted with gel varnish and cured but were never too strong and often broke, - my own nails...
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