If a user is allergic, the skin around the nail to which this product is applied may develop a burning sensation, turn red, and/or swell up; itchy pink or red patches may appear on other areas of the body, such as the forearms or around the eyes; and symptoms of contact dermatitis may also occur on areas touched by the painted nail, including earlobes, face, or neck. Continued use may very well result in worsening symptoms. Because of this, the "one-nail" 48- to 72-hour test outlined above is extremely important. If symptoms of allergic response develop, remove the product immediately, return it, and do not try this type of product again. See a physician if problems persist.
Possible difficulties with acrylates also necessitate the use of good ventilation when applying Gel Perfect; during application and before the nails dry, accidental inhalation of acrylates in liquid form can cause irritation of the eyes and mucous membranes. Make sure to put the brush and cap back in the bottle after each layer of product, to avoid the vapors as much as possible.
Lastly, it is probably unwise to use any gel nail product constantly: There have been reports of nail thinning, discoloration, brittleness, and other types of temporary nail damage associated with these long-wearing manicures.
If you're not allergic to this product's ingredients, and don't yearn to constantly change the color of your manicure, Nutra Nail Gel Perfect is a terrific, relatively quick and easy way to occasionally obtain almost chip-proof coverage and positively brilliant high-gloss shine without engaging in a complicated series of steps or having to employ an ultraviolet light source. By way of contrast, the at-home Red Carpet LED Gel Manicure offers quite a few more colors, but costs more and requires purchase and use of a Prep Coat plus a Structure color that must be cured using an ultraviolet light source, a Brilliant Top Coat, and removal of any uncured residue with an alcohol/acetone solution. Gel Perfect is less complicated and cheaper, so it's pretty much a no-brainer to choose it over more time-consuming options.
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