There are many reasons why does gel nail polish burn and also there are many remedies how to prevent the burning feeling. We are going to describe all of the steps in detail below. 

 

Depending on the severity, the burning sensation can be uncomfortable and unpleasant. Continue reading this blog post if you want to learn what causes the burning sensation and what you can do to prevent it. The following reasons may explain why your nails burn after getting an acrylic: 

Inappropriate Nail Preparation

It is possible to burn your acrylic nails if you improperly prepare them. You can experience a burning sensation when too much pressure is applied when filing or buffing your nails since you have most likely removed some layers of your natural nails. It is also possible to experience a burning sensation if the nail bed has been injured during the nail prep process. If you use a drill instead of a nail file, you can dent and cause injury to the nail bed, causing a burning sensation. 

Using Too Much Methacrylic Acid Primer 

Firstly, primers should only be applied on the nail bed, not on any skin surrounding the nails. We recommend soaking your hands for two to three minutes in baking soda and water if you feel a burning sensation after priming your nails. Primers contain acids, which cause a burning sensation, so you should apply them moderately. 

Curing Process 

It is recommended to slow down the curing process by using a slower curing gel or by periodically removing your hands from the UV light to prevent burning. 

Getting Acrylic Nails First Time

As this is a new experience for your natural nails, it may react with a burning sensation as your nail bed adjusts to the pressure applied by acrylic nails, especially if your nail bed is thin. 

Thin Nail Bed 

In case of thin or weak nail beds, acrylic nails can cause a burning sensation once these are fixed because of their contact with nail glue. When nail glue is applied to a thin or weak nail bed, it may cause a burning sensation because it emits heat when it cures. Our recommendation is to use medium viscosity glue on thin nail beds, and if your nail bed is weak, we recommend waiting until it becomes stronger before fixing acrylic nails. Additionally, make sure your skin doesn't come in contact with the nail glue when the technician is applying it. 

Thick Acrylic Nails 

If you apply acrylic powder to your nails, make sure you apply thin layers since thicker acrylic nails can cause more pressure on your natural nail bed, causing a burning sensation. Because acrylic nails can cause bleeding due to their pressure, nail technicians should buff the acrylic nails well enough to make them thin.

Steps to Prevent the Burning Feeling 

# When your acrylic nails are burning, dip your nails into some lukewarm water or spray alcohol on the affected nails. By doing so, you will be able to reduce the heat caused by acrylic nails. 

 

 

# You will need to use less acrylic powder if your acrylic nails are shorter. It is recommended that you clean your nails with warm water in order to prevent infection. 

 

# The nail technician should not touch your skin while applying the nail glue. And if your nail bed is thin, you should use a medium viscosity glue instead. 

 

# Nail technicians should only use a nail file rather than a drill because anything electric can dent the nail bed, resulting in a burning sensation. 

 

# If you feel any pain or discomfort while having your nails fixed, notify your nail technician immediately. 

 

There is a high probability that your nails burn for one or more of the reasons listed in this blog post. To understand why acrylic nails burn, it is important to understand the chemicals involved in the entire acrylic nail process. The majority of burning sensations are temporary and should not last longer than 24 hours. We would advise you to take painkillers if the burning lasts longer than 24 hours. 

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