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 ...

Base coat and DIP: A clear base coat is applied to one nail at a time. While the base is still wet, you dip your nails into a ...

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 ...

Here are the facts. Do gel manicures cause skin cancer? No. While too much UV exposure can increase your risk for skin cancer, the risk from the UV and LED lamps used to set the polish is small ...

Fortunately, a UV lamp helps speed up the dry time while setting your nail polish with a sturdy, long-lasting, glossy finish.

When the gel is exposed to the LED or UV lamp, a chemical reaction called "polymerisation happens, according to the expert, which is what creates the heat. It can be painful to some people ...

Unlike regular nail polish that air dries, gel polish cures under a UV or LED lamp, which makes it super durable and glossy,” pro manicurist Iram Shelton tells Vogue. “It’s perfect if you ...

Aka that burning sensation you feel when curing your nails under a UV lamp. *war flashbacks* Chances are, if you’re reading this, you, too, have been silenced by the pain of a gel nail heat ...