Methyl methacrylate. The chemical evacuating 40,000 people in Garden Grove this weekend is the same compound California banned from nail salons in 1994. Same chemical, very different doses. Wrote up the full history:
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We just mapped every licensed beauty salon in Los Angeles and Orange County. 21,496 of https://t.co/7ALPflMeOc's what the May 2026 California DCA data shows about where they cluster, where they're growing, and what's actually driving the boom 🧵
What's driving it: salon suites. The share of new licenses opening inside suite buildings (Sola, Phenix, Salon Republic, etc.) went from 0.6% in 2012 to 10.5% in 2025. A 17x increase.
Thinking about a career in nails in California? One of the most common misconceptions is the difference between a "nail tech" and a "manicurist" https://t.co/VuzUBHBv2g #CaliforniaNails#BeautySchool
Think Big! Inspiring words from @apresnailofficial Education Manager Eunice Park.
We’re thrilled to be one of the first Aprés Certified Nail Schools featuring Gel-X! #apres#gelx#nailtech
Watch Barbara share her experience with #Hydrafacial, starting her business, and Beyond. Plus learn what’s behind her familiar-sounding spa name. Congrats on your continued success! 💜 https://t.co/yrsUYBVMom
Proud of our instructor for achieving @dermalogica Expert Certification. Watch her journey in the short film "Finding Your Tribe: A Journey Toward Dermalogica Expert Certification" Thanks @Dermalogicajane for an amazing Tribe!
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