Gel manicures have risen in popularity because they dry fast and last long. However, concerns have surfaced regarding the UV light used to cure the polish, prompting some nail salons to offer UV ...

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

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 ...

Gel nails are the result of using a soft gel polish to create the manicure, which is dried using UV light. A gel manicure ...

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 ...

Gel nails are made with a liquid gel formula that's a mix of acrylic monomers that harden under UV light, creating that smooth, glossy finish. The formula used for shellac nails, however ...

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 ...

A professional grade-light, SunUV uses UV LED light to cure gel nail polish in various time increments, either 10, 30, 60, or 90 seconds. Unlike other options, this light has an automatic sensor ...

Regular nail polish is painted and air dried, while gel polish needs to be "cured" with a UV or LED light, Stone says. Gel manicures also grow out or need to be fully removed, whereas a regular ...