It would have to be a freak occurrence for acetone to combust, unless you are really misusing it,
Well, then I must know some pretty freaky people because I personally know of TWO "freak occurrences" where the acetone combusted and there was no metal present in the microwave.
You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink as they say. Whether you are putting hands in plastic bags (which will melt on contact with acetone) or not makes little difference.
Anyone using heat mitts for this procedure will not be insured since you are using equipment in a way the manufacturer would not recommend (and probably even warn against.)
It is an accident and a legal claim waiting to happen. I pity the eventual victim(s) but know their injuries will not be sustained from my salon or yours Victoria.
In answer to one of the OPs original questions: No it is not necessary, removal is quick enough if done properly.
DITTO! Any lawyer with a lick of sense is going to jump all over it if manufacturers directions are not followed. I'm not a lawyer and I sure as heck would.
To me, the risk isn't necessary, nor worth it.
This thread is worrying me.
Acetone is a highly volatile substance. It creates a vapour that travels and can be ignited from some distance away from the initial source eg with a spark created at a plug socket when it's switched on or if a plug is removed. If this happens there will be a flash back to the original source ie the heated mitts.
I know some geeks are saying they've not had a problem, but is it worth the risk? I doubt your insurance will cover you if there was a problem and also no one's mentioned the potential risk to the client? An explosion in their face?
I know this may all sound very dramatic, but I feel we always be aware of and minimise risks where possible. It may not happen, but if it does then I'm sure we'd all feel better knowing you'd take the right precautions in the first place.
There was in fact an 'explosion' and a woman was burnt. took place in a salon in the US (been trying to find the article).
Don't you love the "I've not had a problem"?
That's like the drunk driver, "I drive just fine, I've never had an accident"
There have been in incidents where nail techs in one room using acetone all day, have opened a door to another room where candles have been lit and just the vapour alone from the acetone has caused a fire. On route to fire marshal training as we speak so I will ask the question, to me agreed electricity and acetone don't mix.
Candles don't even need to be lit. Static spark can ignite the vapour.
Ps I use magis foils and they do a good job of retaining the heat in, plus I agree it usually takes 10mins for clients to decide what to have. You could also try to lightly buff off the top coat to help the acetone absorb quicker?!
Yes, lightly etching the top coat (especially if you've applied art, or layered colours etc) can reduce the time.
But as NancySyd has pointed out, there is no electricity - the gloves are switched OFF once they are heated, so I still can't see how they are going to spontaneously combust!
Faulty wiring can lead to a spark.....and you don't know it's faulty until it happens and then it's too late.
Additionally, mitts can get quite hot....what if set at the wrong temp and then WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOPS burned client.
Hey, accidents happen. That's why they are ACCIDENTS, they're not done on purpose.
My opinion in a nutshell is this: when things are done PROPERLY (beginning with application of product and ending with the removal process & timing for the wraps), the need for heat/warmth is negated. So, why take an unnecessary risk? Why risk a client?
Hey, if you want to risk YOUR health, by all means. That's your business and none of mine.
HOWEVER, I will admit to having wrapped a towel around to retain body heat for those with cold hands or feet, especially in the case of removing glitter (where I use a heavier layer of topcoat). And that works just fine.
