When you want your nail polish to stay put for weeks, getting a gel manicure is usually a solid option. Gel polish is typically “cured” by ultraviolet (UV) light, which helps the formula quickly dry ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I know this might sound crazy coming from a beauty writer, but I truly dread going to the nail salon.

If you're a fan of glossy, long-lasting gel nail polish but are concerned about the harmful UV light used to harden them, a ...

Regular nail polish will always be a mainstay for me, but I also don’t see myself breaking up with gel manicures anytime soon. Once cured, the versatility and durability of gel polishes are second to ...

If you've ever opted for gel polish at the salon, you're probably used to drying your nails beneath a UV lamp. And perhaps you've found yourself waiting and wondering: How safe are these? Researchers ...

Gel manicures have become popular in the last 15 years, but how problematic is the ultraviolet light from the nail dryers used in the cosmetic treatments? Scientists caution that gel manicures, which ...

Celebrity-endorsed gel and acrylic manicures, while glamorous, may increase skin cancer risk due to UVA light exposure used ...

For the safest results, Rich advises getting your gel manicure at a reputable, licensed salon. “In the home, it’s not as ...

And there may be another reason to be concerned about your gel mani habit: a unique kind of discomfort that can come on like ...

Let's be real—there's somethin' about a salon gel nail polish manicure that is just *chef's kiss*. It's long-lasting! Chip resistant! Shinier! I mean, need I say more?! Sounds great, obvi, but be ...