Expo Nails is not a specific product, so there are no details available on its ingredients or materials. However, there are many harmful chemicals that can be found in professional nail salon products, which can pose a risk to the health of salon workers and clients. Some of the most concerning chemicals include:

Nail Polish:

• Toluene
• Formaldehyde
• Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
• Formaldehyde resin
• Camphor

Acrylic Nails:

• N,N-Dimethyl-p-toluidine (Dimethyltolylamine)
• Methyl methacrylate
• Polyethylmethacrylate
• Polymethylmethacrylate
• 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate
• 2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate
• Methyl ethyl ketone

Nail Polish Thinner:

• N,N-Dimethyl-p-toluidine (Dimethyltolylamine)
• Methyl ethyl ketone

Nail Glue/Adhesive:

• Ethyl cyanoacrylate
• Methyl ethyl ketone

Disinfectants:

• O-phenylphenol
• Naphtha (petroleum)
• Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (“quats”)

It is important to note that not all nail salon products contain these harmful chemicals, and some companies have started to produce safer alternatives. For example, OPI nail polishes are "9-free," meaning they do not contain certain toxic chemicals. As a client, you can also support the health and safety of your nail care professional and yourself by talking to your technician about the products they use and the ingredients they contain, and by choosing safer alternatives when possible.