3. Applying cuticle oil to a freshly applied manicure will cause lifting

If a manicure is done well, everything is well sealed. Due to the good sealing, no cuticle oil can get under the artificial nails and cause lifting. It is recommended to do this daily cuticle oil to apply to the surface of your artificial nails. This ensures better flexibility and durability of your artificial nails. In addition, cuticle oil also cares for the skin around your nails.

4. Vitamins and nutrients in cosmetics can provide healthier and stronger nails

Vitamins and nutrients cannot be absorbed through the nail plate. You can only provide extra vitamins and nutrients to the nail plate by eating healthier or by taking extra nutritional supplements. By taking vitamins and nutrients through your food or nutritional supplements, they will be delivered to your nail matrix through your bloodstream. A balanced and healthy diet is in many cases sufficient for strong nails. In many countries, only food may legally claim to provide extra nutrients to the nail plate and therefore not cosmetics.

The cuticle oils from Mistero Milano contain vitamin E, which does not strengthen the nail but protects the nail better. Vitamin E is used as an antioxidant that helps protect the keratin in the nail plate from external exposures such as hand disinfection, cleaners, ...

5. Store gel polish in the refrigerator

Gel polish should definitely not be stored in a refrigerator! This will cause your gel polish to harden. It certainly does not ensure that you can keep your gel polish longer, as many people think. Gel polish should be stored upright at room temperature in a dark and dry space. The ideal temperature is between 10 and 23°C.

6. You must wear a face mask during the application of artificial nails

If you are working with a source extraction you already have a very good basis so that it is not necessary to wear a mask. It can serve as an extra protection. An FFP2 face mask may not be used as a replacement for a good source extraction. In contrast to a source extraction, an FFP2 face mask will only protect you against small dust particles but not against vapours.

The combination of a good ventilation system and source extraction is the ideal way to keep the air quality of your nail salon safe. This ensures that you can breathe comfortably and healthier during your working hours.

7. Cutting cuticles is not allowed

One of the biggest myths in the nail world is that cuticles should not be cut. Cuticles can be cut, the proximal nail fold and the eponychium cannot. Both are often compared to the cuticle. The proximal nail fold and the eponychium are a living part around your nail that provide a good seal, protecting the matrix. The cuticle on the other hand is dead skin that can be removed without consequences.

8. Someone without any knowledge can easily apply artificial nails themselves

It is very important that nail technicians understand the anatomy and microscopic structure of the nail plate in order to avoid major damage to the nail plate. Product knowledge is also an often underestimated skill. In what order do you use the products and which products should absolutely not touch the skin. Incorrect application of nail products is the biggest cause of a contact allergy .

9. Artificial nails are bad for natural nails

Artificial nails do not damage the natural nail plate! Damage is caused by incorrect application or incorrect removal of the artificial nails. Damage to the nail plate is usually caused by an incorrect filing technique or by filing too hard. It is normal for your nail plate to feel sensitive and flexible after removing the artificial nail mass. Artificial nails ensure that the moisture content in your nail plate increases by 10-15%. This makes your nails feel more flexible for 12-24 hours. After that, the moisture content becomes stable again and the nail plate regains its normal strength.

If you see that your nail plate looks dry with white spots, this is due to improper removal of the artificial nails. When you soak your nails in water or acetone, they become softer, which makes your nails temporarily more susceptible to damage. So it is extremely important to be extra careful with a hard cuticle pusher when pushing away the remaining nail product.

10. Methyl Methacrylate Monomer (MMA) is dangerous, so it should not be used in nail products

MMA is not a dangerous substance in itself. It is used all over the world for dental prostheses, contact lenses and even as bone cement in the body. MMA is not a carcinogen or harmful to an unborn fetus. However, for several reasons, it should be avoided as an artificial nail product.

Artificial nails made with MMA products are very hard, which means that removing them will almost certainly damage the natural nail plate. In addition, MMA has poor adhesion to the nail plate. In order for the artificial nails to adhere properly, they must be filed hard with a coarse grit. This inevitably causes the nail to thin. As a result, you get an over-filed nail plate that is very sensitive. The consequences of this can be very far-reaching. Think of burning, irritation, no strength in the nail, lifting, etc.

11. White spots on your nails are caused by a calcium deficiency

White spots on your nails are not caused by a calcium deficiency. White spots on your nails can be caused by various factors: damage to your nail plate or matrix, diseases, heredity, poisoning and medications.

12. Nails need a break

There is no need to give your nails a break. Your nails are made up of dead cells and do not contain lungs. Your nails do not need a break, as some people do. It is only necessary to take a break if the nail plate or the skin around it shows serious damage, injuries, infection or skin reactions. Professional nail technicians know not to apply artificial nails to nails that are in poor condition.

13. Nails need to be able to breathe

This is incorrect! Nails should not be able to breathe. A nail plate is made up of dead cells and is therefore not alive, nor do they have any ability to absorb air. In short, nails have no lungs and therefore do not breathe.

Moisture and natural oils that are in the nail bed still pass through the nail plate but at a slower rate. Due to the slowing down, the moisture content in the nail plate increases by 10-15%. The oil content increases only a tiny bit. Both of these increase the flexibility of the nail plate.

On the other hand, the matrix does need oxygen to create a new nail plate. The oxygen needed to create a nail comes entirely from your bloodstream. Waste products are also removed via the bloodstream and are therefore not in the nail. As long as a healthy flow of blood to the matrix is ​​maintained, the nails will continue to grow in good condition (except for diseases).