NAIL TALK: I developed a gel allergy ?! 

Me 2 girls , i can’t believe that i watched so much nail eduction videos and noone told me bout this until it happens!!!

I had this a couple months ago, I haven’t worn gel polishes since then. I’m gonna give it a couple more months before I even try using gel polish. My allergic reaction was so sudden and bad, and I couldn’t feel the tip of my fingers and it was filled with fluid. I had to go to the doc and they prescribed me a couple of meds, and once it subsided I decided it’s best to give my nails a break.

I had a reaction to Beetles and after that all the gels became an issue except CND. I now only use CND shellac products and I’ve had no issues. It really sucks because I had a lot of beautiful OPI gel colors and I can no longer use any of them. Mi tried using CND base with OPI color and CND top coat and it didn’t work…just the OPI color made my fingers itch and burn 😡 I wish I’d never used Beetles!!!

Beetles is bad... first time I used it and every time after.

I use (will be throwing away) beetles to make press ons. Developed THE EXACT reaction the last couple weeks and I wear gloves religiously. I have to find a solution or a brand that is allergy free because I love making nails more than anything.

Girl!!! I got a severe reaction from beetles nails polish... Like a dummy I had some on my skin and let me tell you my hand ARE FU*****. It's ichy af, although a Aloe Vera help a bit and ice. I will never buy cheap shit from amazon again. I might try Light Elegance later when I'm over this whole traumatic experience.

This caught my eye because I recently had a reaction from the dip! I was wondering if it was a coincidence but now that I think about it, more skin came into contact with the dip than when I get gel. Thank you for sharing and teaching me it wasn’t in my head!

Yea this is what I been going through for the last few months. My finger tips are pilling to the point where they bleed. I had to see what was causing the reaction and I know now that it’s the gel products

I think I developed a gel allergy too! My nails have just been through the ringer over the past few years, bruising (and falling off), getting a fungus from a salon, to realizing I might have a gel allergy too. Trying to figure out how to strengthen my natural nails to grow longer while occasionally enjoying some press ons. Also working on getting my nailbeds back to normal again. Thankfully going through all that has helped me learn a lot about nails along the way 😅

This just happened to me a month ago itching and nail lifting. Thanks for the video.

Omg, so sorry you're having a reaction. i had very similar dots on my fingers in the past, when i was using cheaper brands of gel polish. But i was also using rubber dish gloves when doing dishes by hands every day. I just wanted to rip my skin it was sooo itchy. I then stopped using gloves when doing dishes and the itchyness also stopped. But I also stopped using led cured gel polish. They would peel off after 1 or 2 days anyway 😢😐

It’s not always HEMA that’s the problem. It can be an acrylate, check the bottle ingredients for ethylhexyl acrylate, it’s notorious for itching. We’ve been seeing reactions on HEMA-free products.

Ugh girl me too!! But it gets my eyes! 😭. I had no idea what I was doing wrong. I stopped using make-up altogether until I figured out it was my gel polish. Same brand. 😢

Omg I also developed a gel allergy to Beetles and Gel X products! It felt like my fingers were on fire. I’m so sad and feel like there are no real choices left for me in terms of decent looking nails.

I had the same problem with my fingertips about 1 year ago, at that time I only had Beetles and 1 other brand, I wondered if the product was expired so I threw them all away . And from that time I quite my manicure . because its hard for me to get those product , But I got interest about colored builder gel polish again and I planning to start from the Beetles again and now I don’t know

I'm so nervous about this with doing the gelx method! I've been wanting to try the new brand CNVS nails, they are hema-free and have a cool system. Curious what you would think of it!

I went through the same thing when I developed an allergy to gel polish!! 😭 once I found out what it was, I stopped doing my own nails for a while. Months later, I was going on vacation so I decided to get my nails professionally done at the salon (assuming their products are better quality than Amazon). I got GelX and still got the same itch and bumps!!!! It was not as inflamed/swollen as my first couple gel allergy flares but the itch was still unbearable. I ended up dipping my fingers in ice water and that helped calm the itch - I would do it on and off throughout the day, especially if I was itchy. Eventually it stopped itching completely. I’m pretty sure I still have the allergy but I cut back on doing my nails unless I have somewhere to go and do this icing method to make the itch go away (pretty bad, I know). 😢

I too developed a dreaded nail allergy. Although I was able to wear acrylic sets while a lot of the damage the gel allergy caused and the damage you have to manually do in order for gel products to adhere properly, so I don’t beleive my allergy is the most common ingredient: the acrylates in these products. But something in Gel destroyed and deteriorated my nails, as well as the skin around and under my nails too. It’s finally all gone but I’m just so over it. I’m back to using traditional polish only. I’m not buffing the face of my nail ever again, it’s the most important component for your nails natural strength. Even if it doesn’t look like much, the act of buffing that top layer away is damage. It threatens the integrity of the nail by removing the outer most protective layer. So it’s just nail polish and nail polish remover from here on out for me. And no more clipping “cuticles” either, which is not actually cuticle but the proximal nail fold which is living skin we shouldn’t be cutting into. If you want to learn how to take optimal care of your nails for the best nail health watch The Salon Life’s RU-vid videos about weekly gentle manicures. She’s like a nail health guru, I swear. She’s got all kinds of videos about the best practice recommendations for healthy nails and how to nurse your nails back to health after suffering all kinds of damage, like gel allergies & nail biting. Take a look, I promise you won’t regret it.

Have you tried the new dae dry shampoo?🌵🌺

CND Shellac is Hema free and it’s the only gel product I can now use…luckily they have nice colors including some really cool blue colors (Denim Patch is a good one) a bright red / orange (Lobster Roll) classic red (Scarlet) and some really nice nudes. Had to throw all my OPI gels away after Beetles caused me to develop an allergy 😒

Don’t get the itching but started experiencing my nails lifting off the nail plate and it is with the Beetles. Will have to try a different formula!

How do you treat your nails after the allergic reactions?

Topical benadryl anti itch spray or cortisone cream helps with the itch. If I get product on my skin at all I will get a reaction. Sucks

Thanks for sharing this video. Have a great day and great weekend 😊💞

I've gone back to my natural nails. I di them each week myself. Such a savings of money and time.

I had the same problem with this brand! I’m so sad about it. I don’t even want to try any more gels because of it.

I get the same thing, and my fingers itch, it is now peeling, and now I can’t wear anything… what kind of brand of gel are you using that will not give you the allergy? Even the glue gives me an allergy

I also did get a allergic reaction try Light Elegance gels free of all. Worked for me now no issues 🎉❤

What camera are you using for your vlogs??

I hate this for you. I also got gel allergies due to my own ignorance and lack of experience a while back. But I can say with 100% confidence that my fingers react very poorly to Modelones. Which bums me out because they seem to be a reputable company and I really like their coverage and consistency, and people are constantly raving about them. I would get the same reactions... tons of tiny little bubbles under the skin and unbelievably swollen and itchy fingers. It made me want to rip my fingers off. For me, a brand I like is Nicedeco which indicates that it's EMA/HPMA/TPO free. Sometimes when I use other gel products, my fingers will be itchy for a day, but then eventually subside and be fine.

Yes! This has happened to me just a couple nails. So itchy and painful. My nails lifted. I figured out it was the base, so if I skip it, I am ok. Ugh!

Hmmm You know something similar was happening to me when I started doing my own nails (previously I would get my nails done professionally once in a blue moon or for a wedding) my skin would feel itchy and painful. So I started to apply sunscreen on my cuticles and around my nails plus I wear the protective gloves. As of right now It has helped and I haven’t had any issues. Hope you find something that works ❤️‍🩹