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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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Regular nail polish will always be a mainstay for me, but I also don’t see myself breaking up with gel ...

UV lamps require longer curing times and frequent bulb changes. In comparison, LED lamps are faster-curing and longer-lasting. Protecting skin with sunscreen or UV-protecting gloves is crucial ...

A new study showed exposure to UV lights used in gel manicures can damage skin cell DNA. The study's authors said their findings do not prove gel manicures lead to cancer. Cancer risk from gel ...

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 ...

This story is part of our new series, Reality Check, in which GH experts uncover the truth behind common misconceptions about health, safety, and everyday living. Editor’s Note: Recently, the European ...

CAN MAKE THAT DECISION FOR YOURSELF. THAT GLOSSY GEL MANICURE MIGHT LOOK FLAWLESS, BUT IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE SOME GEL POLISH THAT’S CAUSING CONCERN AND CHANGES ACROSS THE EUROPEAN UNION. TPO IS TRIMETHYL ...

In case you missed it: A study published on the 17th of January found that radiation from UV nail lamps can damage DNA and cause irreversible mutations (a precursor to skin cancer) in human cells. “As ...