Is there a minimum age for using gel polish?
Are you under 18 and would you like to try gel polish or artificial nails? Or are you a parent wondering if there is a minimum age for using these nail products? Read on and find all the information you need about using gel polish and other nail products at a young age.
What is gel polish?
Gel polish is a type of nail polish that cures only under UV light and offers long-lasting results. It is often applied in salons, but can also be applied at home with a UV nail lamp. Gel polish can last for several weeks and is more difficult to remove than regular nail polish.
Is there a minimum age for using gel polish/artificial nails?
There is no legal minimum age for using gel polish in the Netherlands. However, some salons may have a minimum age due to potential health risks, such as exposure to UV light. It is possible that if you come into contact with UV light too often in the wrong way, it can cause eye damage. To solve this problem, you can also consider using UV protective glasses. It is important to follow the salon's guidelines and ask any questions you have about the safety and use of gel polish before having it applied. As with gel polish, there is no legal minimum age for using artificial nails in the Netherlands. Artificial nails are artificial nails that are applied to the natural nail. They can be made of acrylic, gel or fiber and are often applied in salons. You should be careful, however, that with artificial nails you are exposed to UV light as well as to chemicals, and the risk of nail damage is somewhat greater with artificial nails.
Conclusion:
As long as the products are used correctly and safely, there is no problem using gel polish under the age of 18.
There are some important things to keep in mind if you want to use these nail products.
Gel polish and artificial nails may contain chemicals that can be harmful to your health if not used properly.
And they can damage natural nails if not applied or removed properly. It is therefore important to follow the salon's guidelines and ask any questions you may have about the safety and use of these nail products.
If you want to apply gel polish at home, that is also possible, but read up on how to use the products beforehand. That way you can enjoy long-lasting beautiful nails without any problems!
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