Skin & Nail ServicesQuestion 274 of 484
A client wants long, hard nail enhancements that are very rigid and inexpensive. A salon advertises an 'odorless liquid' product priced far below normal acrylic. What is the most important concern?
a.The unusually low price and very hard, brittle result suggest possible illegal MMA monomer, which is banned in California
b.Odorless products are always low quality
c.Hard nails cure faster, which is unsafe
d.The salon is allowed to use any product if it does not smell strong
Explanation
MMA is sometimes marketed deceptively or used because it is cheaper, and the resulting nails are notoriously hard, brittle, and very difficult to remove. Suspicious low prices for very hard acrylics are a red flag. California bans MMA in nail products.
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