Isn't this like Turkeys voting for Christmas? Isn't it hard enough for newbie Nail Techs to get established without low cost, probably working black, competition? Why buy from companies that don't support the industry and are undermining our profession?
And if the recent report by the British Association of Dermatologists is correct (BBC etc), and there IS an epidemic of nail product related allergies - doesn't that put our industry at risk from regulation or important ingredients being banned?
Just now, regulators from France, Italy and Sweden are asking the EU to review a number of important nail product ingredients. IF they decide to ban these, up to 90% of the nail products could be removed from the market.
None of this would be happening if products were not sold to hobbyists and NT didn't keep getting allergies - often from under cured gel dust from using the incorrect UV lamp. If the industry is unable to control itself, the authorities have to.
Here's another example. The regulators in France are now calling for all NT to take a mandatory qualification in order to work in a nail salon. What if this new qualification required six months full-time study? How would that affect you?
https://www.anses.fr/en/content/pro...oration-exposure-multiple-chemical-substances
How many nail salon customers would be happy to only offer manicure and nail polish? How would that affect YOUR income?
Thoughts?
And if the recent report by the British Association of Dermatologists is correct (BBC etc), and there IS an epidemic of nail product related allergies - doesn't that put our industry at risk from regulation or important ingredients being banned?
Just now, regulators from France, Italy and Sweden are asking the EU to review a number of important nail product ingredients. IF they decide to ban these, up to 90% of the nail products could be removed from the market.
- Do you use acrylic? Because recently the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has recommended that the toxicity of EMA liquid be increased to CMR1a or 1b. There is a high probability that this will be banned for cosmetic use.
- Do you use products that contain HEMA (2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)? Well the ECHA has been asked to review that ingredient too. If HEMA is banned, the majority of primers, gel polishes, acrylic and acrylgels will be removed from the market.
None of this would be happening if products were not sold to hobbyists and NT didn't keep getting allergies - often from under cured gel dust from using the incorrect UV lamp. If the industry is unable to control itself, the authorities have to.
Here's another example. The regulators in France are now calling for all NT to take a mandatory qualification in order to work in a nail salon. What if this new qualification required six months full-time study? How would that affect you?
https://www.anses.fr/en/content/pro...oration-exposure-multiple-chemical-substances
How many nail salon customers would be happy to only offer manicure and nail polish? How would that affect YOUR income?
Thoughts?