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 ...

Instead of using glue, this method uses UV light or LED technology to cure the adhesive, similar to gel nail systems ... exposure to UV light can be harmful. "Even though the UV exposure during ...

They’re a summer godsend: a glossy manicure that doesn’t smudge ... Nature Communications found that exposure to the UV light of the gel dryers can cause damage to cells that may lead to ...

Radiation from nail dryers may damage DNA and cause cancer-causing mutations in human cells, a study has found - and that ...

I get my nails done every month, and am always looking for long-lasting manicure. Last month, I tried the trendy Russian ...

These lamps emit UVA light, which hardens the gel ... to UV damage. Removal of gels and acrylics can be equally harmful. Even gentle removal can strip away fragments of the nail plate, weakening ...

Moving on to gel nail polish, Adigun says the product is safe but that she does have some concerns about it. First, gel manicures are hardened with ultraviolet (UV) light, the same type of ...

The key to gel polish’s success, compared to regular nail polish, is in its application. Wet gel polish, cured under UV or LED lights ... Solomonov said. Harmful chemicals can be found in ...

If you’re a fan of gels, reduce your risk of UV exposure by applying a high factor sunscreen 30 mins before the appointment and wear dark, fingerless gloves during the manicure. The removal process ...

Look for nontoxic nail polishes and soaks as well as an acetone-free polish remover. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns against other potentially harmful chemicals found in everyday nail ...

Eunice Park, licensed manicurist and research and development manager at Apres Nails The Sally Hansen Salon Pro Gel Starter Kit is ideal for any beginner. It comes with a small UV light ...