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"The review focused on the types of chemicals found in nail products, the potential adverse health effects associated with exposure to nail-product chemicals, evidence of chemical exposures in nail salon workers, and evidence supporting actions to reduce chemical exposures in nail salons. Many different types of products are used when providing nail specialty services. These products contain a large variety of chemical ingredients. Many nail-product ingredient s evaporate easily producing vapors and odors that may be inhaled or contact eyes and mucus membranes of nail salon workers and clients. Also, certain procedures during nail care generate dust which may be inhaled. Skin contact is also inherent in the use of nail-care products. Some types of chemicals commonly found in nail salon products are known to be associated with adverse health effects at relatively high exposure levels. Hence, concern has been raised about whether nail salon workers and clients could be at risk for such adverse health effects. The scope of this review is focused on summarizing existing information on the types of chemical ingredients found in nail salon products and in the nail salon indoor environment, the potential hazards of c hemicals in nail salon products , and the effectiveness of interventions to reduce potential hazards. ..."

"Triphenyl phosphate (TPHP) is primarily used as either a flame retardant or plasticizer, and is listed as an ingredient in nail polishes. However, the concentration of TPHP in nail polish and the extent of human exposure following applications have not been previously studied. We measured TPHP in ten different nail polish samples purchased from department stores and pharmacies in 2013–2014. Concentrations up to 1.68% TPHP by weight were detected in eight samples, including two that did not list TPHP as an ingredient. Two cohorts (n = 26 participants) were recruited to assess fingernail painting as a pathway of TPHP exposure. Participants provided urine samples before and after applying one brand of polish containing 0.97% TPHP by weight. Diphenyl phosphate (DPHP), a TPHP metabolite, was then measured in urine samples (n = 411) and found to increase nearly seven-fold 10–14 h after fingernail painting (p < 0.001). To determine relative contributions of inhalation and dermal exposure, ten participants also painted their nails and painted synthetic nails adhered to gloves on two separate occasions, and collected urine for 24 h following applications. Urinary DPHP was significantly diminished when wearing gloves, suggesting that the primary exposure route is dermal. Our results indicate that nail polish may be a significant source of short-term TPHP exposure and a source of chronic exposure for frequent users or those occupationally exposed."

"Cette enquête porte sur les esthéticiennes, dont le métier consiste à s'occuper du corps des autres, pour leur bien-être et leur agrément. Privilège de celles qui rendent belles ; abaissement de celles qu'on admet dans son intimité. On se confie, on s'accorde un moment à soi. Mais ces spécialistes du corps ne se contentent pas d'épiler ou de masser. Elles jouent aussi le rôle du psy, du coach, de l'infirmière, de l'assistante sociale, dans les instituts où elles travaillent - ces fabriques de la beauté moderne."

"En raison du développement récent de cette profession, ce dossier médico-technique, résultat d'un travail pluridisciplinaire, fait le point sur les risques professionnels chez les prothésistes ongulaires. Après une présentation de la profession, les différentes activités sont décrites. Les différents risques sont détaillés ainsi que les mesures de prévention conseillées. Un guide d'entretien destiné aux médecins du travail est proposé en annexe."

"Un jour, leur patron est parti avec la caisse. Depuis, Lin Mei et ses collègues du petit salon de beauté tiennent les lieux, mangent et dorment sur place, décidées à rester coûte que coûte. Et si elles continuent à soigner les ongles et les cheveux, désormais elles s'occupent aussi d'elles-mêmes, de leurs droits, de la reconnaissance de leur travail et de leur dignité. Mouvement social d'une forme inédite, mené à sept, sans personne en face, leur lutte est une parade où défilent la fierté et la beauté de ces vies précaires, abandonnées, qui peuplent nos villes sans qu'on les voie.
Comment, parti de Chine ou d'Afrique de l'Ouest avec l'espoir d'un meilleur destin, se retrouve-t-on dans un pays étranger, sans autre bien qu'un ventilateur pour sécher les ongles ou une paire de ciseaux ? Sylvain Pattieu, pour trouver des réponses, a tenu sur plusieurs mois la chronique de ce microcosme chaotique, de cette petite boutique effervescente qui concentre les failles et les espoirs du monde contemporain. En mettant son art de romancier au service du réel, il en a tiré une comédie sociale endiablée, où la nostalgie et la colère n'atténuent pas la vivacité d'une parole inlassable, vive, moqueuse, dont il fait la voix même de notre époque."

"The issue of pregnant women's exposures to everyday chemicals and the implications for the health of future children are receiving increased attention in popular media and in the academic press. In response, health profession organizations are developing clinical practice guidelines for warning pregnant women about the risks associated with exposures to certain toxics. We evaluate different sides of a risk-avoidance approach for pregnant women in the context of a hypothetical case study involving phthalates and women who work in nail salons. We consider the ubiquitous nature of low-dose exposures and both the positive aspects and limitations of promoting avoidance measures with respect to phthalate exposures. We conclude that a risk-disclosure approach has both practical limitations and equity dimensions which must be factored in to public health guidelines and messaging and the development of clinical practice guidelines. Upstream solutions including regulatory action on chemicals and heightened attention to environmental justice would result in optimal management of this issue."