If you have a nickel allergy don't use Chrome, try Stainless steel instead. Good uses for the wrap are dancing in cold weather so you can wear warm clothes. It can also be helpful if you have tried everything, but sweat so much you can't grip. Note: if you have greasy skin, the wrap will not help much. The more grip you have on any finish, the more precise your entries, poses and exits need to be to avoid that pinching feeling. The wrap is also very hard on exposed skin!!!