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 ...

"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.

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have a new warning to those who indulge in gel manicures at the nail salon. In a study published this week, researchers link ultraviolet lamps, ...

Key Takeaways UV lamps require longer curing times and frequent bulb changes. In comparison, LED lamps are faster-curing and ...

For more than a decade, researchers have suspected that the ultraviolet nail dryers used for gel manicures might be associated with a higher risk of skin cancer if they are used routinely. The dryers ...

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 ...

Gel nails are under some serious scrutiny at the moment. First, a study published by researchers at the University of California, San Diego, found that radiation emitted from UV lamps, which cure gel ...

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 ...

I never feel complete without fresh nails. That said, getting regular manicures may be great for my nail game, but it's absolutely tragic for my wallet. Doing my gel nails at home, though? A game ...

Semi-cured nail wraps aren’t particularly new, but thanks to TikTok, they’re gaining popularity fast. The phrase “semi cured gel nails UK” has an enormous 440.6 million views, while the hashtag ...