UV lamps are essential for gel manicures because the light makes the nail polish harden and become more durable. (Some salons use LED lights for gel manicures, but these release plenty of UV light ...

Gel nail polish is popular for its durability, but needs to dry under a UV light. A new study raises questions about the potential health risks of those devices. StockPlanets/Getty Images hide caption ...

The Sunuv Nail Lamp is an Amazon bestseller for good reason. ... I’m a Self-Professed Gel Nails Pro, Thanks to This Bestselling UV Lamp. And it’s only $40. By Nerisha Penrose Published: ...

Fortunately, a UV lamp helps speed up the dry time while setting your nail polish with a sturdy, long-lasting, glossy finish. It's a large reason gel manicures are one of the most popular nail ...

UV dryers for gel nails can harm DNA, study says. Should I use them? Dermatologists answer questions about whether UV nail dryers are safe and what precautions people can take when getting gel ...

Radiation from nail dryers may damage DNA and cause permanent mutations in human cells, a study has found. Dermatologists weigh in on the risks and whether they avoid gel manicures.

Gel nail polish has become a manicure staple in the last decade, with the introduction of Creative Nail Design's Shellac ...

January 24, 2023 Does UV light from nail dryers increase the risk of skin cancer? Scientists aren't yet sure A new study shows gel manicures can damage DNA and cause cell mutations.

Not all gel nail polishes require an LED or UV nail lamp to harden (meaning you just paint ‘em on with a base coat and top coat, then live your life), but that also means they don’t last as ...

Gel nail polish–without the harsh UV lamp. BY Ria Prieto; June 21, 2019 7:10 am ... My concern, though, is that traditional gel polish that requires a UV lamp can dry the nails.