MMA (Methyl Methacrylate)


A substance banned by TDLR in nail services due to health risks, requiring licensees to use safer alternatives like EMA (ethyl methacrylate).

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Disciplinary Action

Penalties TDLR can impose—like fines, license suspension, or mandatory additional CE—when license...

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TDLR Enforcement

The division of TDLR responsible for investigating complaints, conducting inspections, and issuin...

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Prohibited Tools

Certain items TDLR disallows (e.g., MMA-based products, “cred blades” for pedicures) due to healt...

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Acrylic Nails

An enhancement created by combining a liquid monomer and powder polymer; TDLR-regulated due to ch...

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