methyl methacrylates in salons above the indoor recommended levels by cal epa. reporter: she says that might explain why there s been a recent increase in numbers of nail salon workers in the bay area complaining of headaches, breathing problems, and skin irritation. they were given a summary of the findings. they also received recommendations of how they might minimize their health risks. that includes wearing protective gear such as masks and also increasing the ventilation inside the salon. clients can check out their own salon for good ventilation. and because some of the harmful chemicals are coming from the nail polish itself some doctors recommend you bring in your own polish that clearly says it does not contain taluene or formaldehyde, minimizing your risk the next time you get a mani-pedi. the next step is to work with both nail salon owners and workers to help improve ventilation inside the salons and also get some of those potentially harmful nail care products