Skin & Nail ServicesQuestion 250 of 484
A client asks for acrylic nail enhancements applied with methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer. What must a California-licensed manicurist do?
a.Apply the MMA product if the client signs a waiver
b.Refuse the service because MMA is prohibited in California salons
c.Apply MMA only if the salon owner approves it in writing
d.Apply MMA only on toenails, not fingernails
Explanation
California prohibits the use of methyl methacrylate (MMA) liquid monomer in nail products. Licensees must use ethyl methacrylate (EMA) or other approved monomers. MMA is brittle, hard to remove, and has caused injuries; a waiver cannot override a statutory ban.
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