Topic : MMA

Never Be Fined Again

April 24, 2013  | Article

Just one citation from your state board could have you floundering for cash (and turning red in the face from the humiliation of signing the violation form). NAILS contacted the U.S. states with the largest numbers of nail salons to find out what the most common violations are — and how you can make sure your salon is in the clear.

methyl methacrylate (MMA)

December 27, 2010  | Encyclopedia

Methyl methacrylate (MMA) is an acrylic monomer found by the FDA in 1978 to be unsafe for use in nail products because of the health risk posed to manicurists by its use and because of its potential danger to clients beacause of its extreme adhesion.

Let Your Elected Officials Know How You Feel

December 1, 2008  | Article

Find out how the Professional Beauty Association is advocating for the beauty industry at all levels of government and sign up for their newsletter to stay informed.

Utah Increases Licensure Hours, Bans MMA

March 11, 2005  | News

Beginning January 1, 2006, would-be nail technicians in Utah will have to stay in school a little longer. The state passed legislation increasing licensure hours from 200 to 300. In addition, the state banned MMA and also clarified the definition for nail techs to work on the hands, feet, and nails.

Salon of the Year Runner-Up, Perfecct 10 Nail Salon & Day Spa

February 1, 2002  | Article

Take It All Off - Acrylic Removal

March 1, 2001  | Article

Behind the Scenes: Tracey Revis

August 1, 2000  | Article

The State Of Nails Up North: Canadian Nail Industry

February 1, 2000  | Article

Canadians are just as passionate about the nail industry as their American neighbors, and with the recent rise of nails-only salons and nail services up north, the time is right for the installation of associations, expansion of education, and – most importantly – the certification or licensure of nail technicians.

Bonn vs. MMA: She’s going the distance

December 1, 1999  | Article

Tech Takes Action on MMA

May 1, 1999  | Article

CIR Re-Examines Ethyl Methacrylate/ Methacrylate Acid

March 1, 1999  | Article

Just My Opinion: MMA, New York State, and Me

February 1, 1999  | Article

States Begin to Tackle MMA

September 1, 1998  | Article

New MMA Testing Kit Available

August 1, 1998  | Article

OPI makes it easier to find out whether your acrylics contain MMA with a salon kit.

Nail Association Seeks Industry Preservation

May 1, 1998  | Article