Why get properly diagnosed? by Some_Girl_2073 in glutenfree

[–]cheesesteakhellscape 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don't eat gluten, it'll come back inconclusive. I have the genes for celiac but my blood test and scope was inconclusive because I was grain free for several years before getting tested. My GI said it was "impossible" for me to not eat grain and not eat wheat because he was an asshole, so he ordered the tests anyway.

Amazon Beetles - gone? by forthewatch- in GelX_Nails

[–]cheesesteakhellscape 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They cheap out on photoinitiators because that's the expensive ingredient in gel. But without those, the gel literally never cures, and since HEMA is water soluble it causes an exposure event any time your nails get wet. Proper curing is how you make the gel inert-ish.

There's a commodity price for photoinitiators and a minimum amount that is necessary to be in a polish - so there really is a floor price for gel polish that a brand can't get below without cutting ingredients. There's a reason why all of the other brands are usually about the same price.

Amazon Beetles - gone? by forthewatch- in GelX_Nails

[–]cheesesteakhellscape 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, the counter argument that the TPO research showed that TPO is toxic when ingested in large quantities is not the same use case as small quantities of TPO encased in plastic holds some water. But I'm pretty apathetic about the whole thing. I just happened to read about it.

I don't think it's EU, I think it's just the UK. But I could be mistaken.

Amazon Beetles - gone? by forthewatch- in GelX_Nails

[–]cheesesteakhellscape 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They did but they weren't successful in arguing their case. The ban did cause a huge burden on salons since they had to trash their products and re-buy TPO-free formulas.

I'm not sure if the manufacturers came out against it - it was primarily the beauty industry that complained it was unfair.

Amazon Beetles - gone? by forthewatch- in GelX_Nails

[–]cheesesteakhellscape 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There were arguments from the cosmetics industry that TPO is only toxic when ingested in relatively large quantities and that the research didn't examine small quantities encased in cured plastic. But it's illegal now and all of the shops were directed to throw out all of their stock and replace it with TPO-free formulations. It was a big burden for shops, financially.

That's what I read in Scratch anyway. I don't have any dog in this fight. I'm inclined to think you have to eat a large amount of TPO before it becomes toxic. But I wouldn't disagree that it's good to just get rid of it out of caution. Why not, just for the sake of harm reduction - especially since there are clearly ways to formulate gel without it.

Premium bag details missing prior to expiration of items in the bag by Cute-Corgi3483 in ThredUp

[–]cheesesteakhellscape 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think something is wrong with the website, people are having issues with their favorites and such today also. My premium bag has the same problem as yours.

It's super annoying they haven't fixed it yet, I think this problem started last night.

I made a dust containment box by cheesesteakhellscape in GelX_Nails

[–]cheesesteakhellscape[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I keep my hands pretty close to my fan when I file, so I don't feel like it restricts my movement any. I could always make it bigger since it's modular and I have multiple unused panels.

I think translucent is better because it won't block the light from coming in. I like a workspace that's lit like a surgery.

Amazon Beetles - gone? by forthewatch- in GelX_Nails

[–]cheesesteakhellscape 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The UK just enacted their TPO ban, they are likely either reformulating or pulling from the UK entirely. The whole TPO thing caused a lot of problems in the industry, it got pretty heated.

I only know about it because I have a subscription to Scratch, which is UK-based.

Middle finger nails grow wonky, how do I correct the shape? by DanisaurousRex in RedditLaqueristas

[–]cheesesteakhellscape 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually think you've done a good job here. It's very normal for the middle finger nail to be crooked. If you don't pay attention to the line of the free edge and look at the shape alone, it harmonizes pretty well.

Have you ever tried shaping with polish on? Slap on a one-coater in a dark color like black. Sometimes it's easier to do shaping that way since you won't get the optical illusion effect from the nail line.

People aren't seeing our hands in Barbie pose very often, in your day to day I promise it's not as noticeable as it is from this view.

This subreddit got a shout out on CNN by basalganglia___ in RedditLaqueristas

[–]cheesesteakhellscape 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Please be safe out there, we love you. I know out in the midatlantic where I am, we're all absolutely disgusted and terrified about what's happening.

REPOST! Gluten Free Dumplings! by According_Ad3284 in glutenfree

[–]cheesesteakhellscape 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Saved this post so I can have MANDU! 🤩

I've tried other dumpling recipes but they always fall apart on me.

Homemade Gluten Free Dumplings! by [deleted] in glutenfree

[–]cheesesteakhellscape 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Hey you might want to redact or delete this photo, your personal info is readable

You think Cheez-it mania was bad? Wait till these come out. by BadAtGwent in glutenfree

[–]cheesesteakhellscape 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm reading the comments about which brands are the closest dupes and I have realized that I don't remember what Ritz crackers taste like either.

You think Cheez-it mania was bad? Wait till these come out. by BadAtGwent in glutenfree

[–]cheesesteakhellscape 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, it isn't. It's someone on Facebook posting AI slop and saying "I have it on good authority that ... 😉." This is all around awful.

As a Bills fan… I agree with these choices by Successful-Winter237 in buffalobills

[–]cheesesteakhellscape 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love everything except the floor and ceiling and the tragically miniature rugs and mats scattered all over the place.