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 ...

Shiny, durable, chip-resistant and ideal for masking nail imperfections, gel manicures have become a regular part of many people’s beauty routines. But gel nail polish needs ultraviolet light to ...

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 new product that emerged ...

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 ...

ATLANTA - Get a popular gel manicure, and you are going to spend some time under a UV-nail polish dryer to cure the gel and harden the polish. The lamps harden the gel, so that the polish lasts longer ...

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

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New research shows that the UV light in nail lamps could be harmful to your health, but you may not need to cancel your next appointment. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By ...

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The first time I peeled off a gel manicure at home, I was horrified. Aside from the removal process, there is damaged baked into the treatment itself: Gel manicures work by applying layers of gel ...