Hi All
Please may I ask if anyone knows where can I find consent forms for Gel Polish nails for a minor ( 12 year old)? She is coming with her guardian and I wanted to ensure we have a consent form to do gel polish.
Thanking in advance lovelies !!
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Ok, I have taken a break from the forum and look at what I’ve been missing!
In the US, States and local governments have control over practices and procedures. I’ve practiced in 3 states and none of them required professional insurance. Also, education requirements are different, continuing education is a patchwork, and oversight by regulating entities is spotty. I don’t know the reason for this lack of regulation. Maybe, because there are nail salons on every corner, about 60K in the US.
I don’t mind government oversight. It’s usually conservative which means not much room to dispute or err. In Austin, Texas, in the ‘80’s we had one inspector who came on time and was meticulous. In the state of Indiana, she came once when we opened and we never saw her again. For 15 years.
i envy the regulation you have in UK. Seems to be professional and demands accountability.
Personally, I choose not to service any child with gel or acrylic. I will manicure and pedicure to correct nail biting or tearing. I have used water-based polishes for little ones for special occasions, wedding perhaps.
One has to know that peeling, biting and scraping is exactly what they will do.
Even for high school functions, I use tips with glue layers instead of acrylic or hard gel. The nails will end up on the floor at the end of the night no matter what. It’s not right to put on something semi-permanent that is only a prop essentially.
I would never assume to counsel based on medical knowledge. And although I did work as a midwife for 8 years, I don’t think that qualifies me to lecture on potential immunity hazards, chemistry, etc.
Its just best practice and common sense that I’ve followed.