Health Concerns 

Traditional nail products, such as acrylic nails, pose health risks for both individuals and nail technicians. These products often contain toxic chemicals like formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, and methacrylates that damage cuticles and lead to brittle, thin nails, especially with repeated use overtime. These toxic chemicals have been linked to countless diseases in humans including but not limited to asthma, lung cancers, and reproductive issues. Additionally nail technicians work with these products daily and are exposed to these harmful fumes alongside minuscule plastic particles during the application and filing process, jeopardizing their respiratory health. In fact, 

Environmental Concerns 

Traditional fake nail products, being small plastic items, are not easily recyclable and frequently end up polluting landfills and oceans. This improper disposal of petroleum-based plastics can persist for centuries, harming wildlife, ecosystems, and human health. Moreover, the production, use, and degradation of these plastics contribute to climate change by emitting greenhouse gasses. Aside from this, studies estimate that fish industry processing waste can constitute up to 75% of the total weight of the catch. The disposal of fish waste into ocean waters releases methane emissions during decomposition, causes disease spread, oxygen depletion and harm to marine organisms.