Are polishes, acrylics and powders bad for my fingernails? Do I need a breather between manicures?

  • Written by: Christian Moro, Associate Professor of Science & Medicine, Bond University
Are polishes, acrylics and powders bad for my fingernails? Do I need a breather between manicures?Pexels/Valeria Boltneva, CC BY

People are increasingly opting for regular manicures – with vibrant layers of polish, gel, acrylic or powder.

Australians spend more than $22 billion a year on beauty treatments. And it’s not slowing down – the beauty and personal care market is expected to grow at around 2–5% in the next year.

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