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Manicure, pedicure and nail products

Choose a clean, well-ventilated salon, avoid cutting injured skin and leave if fumes make you unwell.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Nail technicians should ask for an occupational exposure and ventilation review because repeated work exposure differs from an occasional appointment.

What changes the answer

  • The exact ingredient, procedure, body area, amount and frequency
  • Whether treatment is medically needed or can reasonably be postponed
  • Skin damage, infection, fumes, heat, radiation and medicines used with the procedure

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When to get individual help

Check the exact item or situation with a doctor, midwife, pharmacist or relevant clinician; the name of a broad category is not enough for a personal decision.