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As you enter the beauty world, especially the one related to nails and their enhancements there are dozens of terms which may become difficult to understand when you come across them. Some are also similar sounding and at times you may also end up confusing one for the other.

Methyl Methacrylate popularly known as MMA in the beauty industry is a monomer liquid used by nail technicians for the purpose of creating nail enhancements. Those of you who are already a part of the salon and beauty world must be aware that MMA was banned by the FDA in the late 70’s due to some of its damaging properties. Even if you are not a nail tech, you must have heard about MMA through friends and the media.

Skin allergies are reactions of the skin to allergens. Allergens are substances present in nature or today in cosmetics which cause the skin to break out into rashes, causes redness and itching, blisters and general skin damage. Today the products we use are infused with chemicals and use of a certain product may react adversely with the skin, either immediately or over a period of time due to repeated and prolonged contact and cause an allergic reaction.

Pedicure is the process of beautifying the feet and its nails. A pedicure essentially involves cleaning, exfoliating, moisturizing and massaging the feet and nails, keeping them clean and free from any bacterial, fungal infections and disorders.

Nails which are well cared for make a positive impression on your personality. One of the most delicate parts of our body, nails are constantly exposed to chemicals, water, heat, cold and other elements of nature. This tends to make them brittle, rough and even prone to breakage at times. However, everyone does not have the time or inclination to visit a nail spa each time to get gorgeous nails.

Nail forms are easy to use forms for creating sculptured nail extensions. These are generally used by nail professionals, nail technicians and nail salons specializing in gel and acrylic nail applications and sculpting. They are available in 2 types – disposable nail forms and reusable nail forms.

Nail art has become increasingly popular today with young fashion conscious women looking for alternatives to turn their nails into unique masterpieces. From the unusual ladybug designs to classic flowers and abstracts, nail art of all styles can be seen worn by celebrities and even an average woman.

Sculpting gel nails with UV gel requires thorough knowledge of the application procedure to get the application right. The steps below cover the basic application process for 3 step gel system sculpting.