Allergy Awareness

Your first step toward safer, smarter, science-led nail services. Welcome to the Allergy Awareness Mini Course, a 40-page educational guide designed to help nail professionals understand the rise in gel allergies, the science behind sensitisation, and the essential steps needed to work safely and confidently. The truth is: most nail techs were never taught the science behind gels. We were taught how to paint, apply, refill, and remove but not how the skin responds to acrylates, how polymerisation actually works, or how crucial factors like lamp wavelength, product chemistry, and correct prep are for long-term safety. This guide fills that gap. It gives you clear, practical knowledge about: ✅what acrylate allergies are ✅how they develop ✅why cases are increasing ✅the role of under-curing ✅how the nail and skin barrier respond ✅recognising early symptoms ✅preventing long-term damage ✅protecting yourself as a tech Everything inside this mini course is designed to help you work more safely, confidently, and professionally, whether you’re new to the industry or already experienced but looking to deepen your understanding. ⭐ This Is Your Starting Point — Not the Full Training While this PDF gives you essential awareness, it is not the full allergy curriculum. It introduces the foundations: the science, the risks, the prevention, and the standards every tech should know but the complete, in-depth version is coming in January 2026. That’s when I’m launching the full Prescriptive Manicure Refresher Course, a detailed, science-led training for techs who want to elevate their knowledge and refine their technique with complete confidence.