Have a look at "nail desk vent" from the Arden company.  We have had good experiance with them, they have something that actually works on dust and fumes.  I know that they are now looking at exporting sometime soon.  They are in Austrlia

hello everyone, I'm from Richmond, Canada and planning to study nails. But currently, I heard from my realtives that nail polish and polish remover are harmful to our body. At the beginning I only know it's not healthy to smell those nail polish scents because it contains lots of chemicals. But now I check online, and found out that if you always use these chemicals, it's really harmful to our body. A scientist from the states announced that these chemicals from nail products can cause cancer( if u use these products many time in everyday) Or, it may cause other sickness becase when u breath, the chemcial will get in to our body. also, if you are pregnant, you should avoid using nail polish, because it could damage your baby's brain and cause other sickness. I really want to ask all the nail technicians, how's your life being a nail technician? does it cause any bad expereince for you? does it really affect your health and your child? I really want to figure it out before I study. Thank you everyone! Annie.

Please let me know more about your organic system thanks Christina

Thanks for the info. Luke2

I'm not too sure but here's something i found... http://www.stylecareer.com/nail_salon.shtml

My employer is pushing me to begin doing gel nails as not many people in our town do them. My question, what are the pros and cons instead of acrylic????

Hi Shelly. I just found this message board. I'm hoping to have surgery in October. I passed my state boards last year but haven't worked in a salon or on my own since then - other than to do my mom's, niece's, friend's nails. I'm working on a plan of doing some independent work but in WI there are specific rules about that.

Hiya guys... I am a nail tech too...just haven't finished school for my licensing yet, glad to be here amongst friends who are also trying to have (or have had) WLS. Have any of you ever been to the nail geek? I have been a member on there since 2004...It is wonderfully addictive and there is loads of good information, you learn sooooo much!!! It's www.thenailgeek.com.

Does any one come here and read things LOL if so reply to me LOL ... Shelly -105

Hello fellow tech's !!Wow, I didnt realize OH had a messageboard for Nail Tech's!! I wonder if they have one for stylist's too!? ~Kristin