When working, we need air pollution masks with better protective capabilities to safeguard our health.
Nail technicians bring endless beauty and confidence to their clients' fingertips, but often overlook an important issue while working—our respiratory health.
During the nail process, there are often shaping and filing steps, or the removal of nails, which generate a large amount of dust particles. Even though we use vacuum cleaners, the apron and tabletop are still covered with nail dust. These dust particles not only settle on the apron but are also inhaled into our lungs.
The fine particles generated during nail filing, as well as the powder used for crystal nails, are extremely small and tend to disperse easily into the air. The process of applying nail polish releases resin odors, and the evaporation of nail polish remover chemicals can pose potential health risks. These fumes may contain harmful substances, and long-term exposure to such environments could damage our respiratory system and skin, potentially impacting our overall health.
Wearing a mask during filing is not just about hygiene; it is also crucial for protecting your lungs.
Although we all wear masks while working, is it to make clients feel that the environment is more hygienic, or is it to protect our own lungs?
Many nail technicians use medical masks, but these masks are not very effective at blocking fine particles from filing. Additionally, the electrostatic filter materials in medical masks lose their filtering efficiency over time. After prolonged use, it becomes difficult to assess how much protection the medical mask still provides and whether it effectively safeguards our lung health.
What's even more important is that medical masks are ineffective at protecting against the oily or aerosolized particles released during the curing of nail polish remover or gel nails. These are significant sources of pollution that we often overlook, leaving us exposed to air pollution for extended periods.
Wearing a high-quality air pollution masks is the first step in protecting yourself.
More and more nail technicians are paying attention to air quality and installing ventilation systems or air purifiers. While these devices can help reduce dust, the dust that settles on aprons and tabletops shows that current ventilation systems cannot address all fine particle issues. Although we have air purifiers, our respiratory system is very close to the nails during treatments, so dust disperses in our breathing zone before reaching the air purifier. Without a good mask for protection, we end up filtering the dust with our lungs.
Introducing the new standard in air pollution protection—particle-filtering protective masks. These masks can directly replace N95 masks for dust blocking and P95 masks for chemical aerosol particles. Utilizing film filtration materials, they offer high protection with comfortable breathing and can be washed and reused for eco-friendly, reduced plastic use. Additionally, with their aesthetic design, they bring a stylish and beautiful touch to N95 masks, making them ideal for fashion-forward nail technicians.
Our protective masks partner with you to create a healthy and beautiful work environment. As we bring beauty to our clients, let’s also remember to take care of our own health.