"Just one twenty minute drying session using a UV nail lamp can lead to DNA mutations that have been linked to cancer," warns ...

As it turns out, she uses UV gel nail polish. It’s much more durable than standard air-dry polishes, but it requires UV light to cure. [Becky] bought a lamp to use at home, but it’s very ...

"Even a single 20-minute nail drying session under a UV lamp can lead to DNA mutations associated with cancer," dermatologist ...

Nail technicians use UV light to dry gel manicures, during which a type of acrylic bonds to the nail so that the polish stays on for longer. Salon goers place their hand under a UV lamp for about ...

Looking to achieve salon-quality nails without stepping out of your front door? At-home gel nail kits have become a must-have ...

I’m a beauty editor, and I tried the sun-cured Heyhaw Gel Nail Strips you can shop for $11 on Amazon, and I’m never going to ...

Gel nails are made with a gel-based polish that hardens under a UV or LED light. They offer a more natural look and feel than acrylics and have a shiny finish that lasts for weeks. Natural Look ...

Love the staying power of a gel manicure, but worry that the process ... the risk from the UV and LED lamps used to set the polish is small compared to tanning booths. The bigger issue?

To help clear up any confusion, Dr Yuliya Krasnaya, specialist dermatologist at Evolution Aesthetics Clinic, said: “UV lamps and gel nails have gained popularity in the beauty industry for ...

But unlike other nail polishes, gel varnish needs to be "cured" under a UV light to dry. However, the UV lamps that are purchased to dry the polish do not work with every type of gel. If a lamp is ...

(Those who are using gel top coats might want to seal in your nails with a UV light.) However, there are some insider tricks to make the most of your manicure. For starters, Kandalec says it's ...