UV LED nail lamps are very trendy right now, allowing people to quickly wrap up their manicures at the salon or in the ...

A recent study highlights potential skin damage from UV nail dryers, commonly used in salons to cure acrylic nails. Despite ...

The gel of choice was Pear Nova “After Party,” a shimmering charcoal shade that darkened with every coat. The instructions on the back of the polish say to cure for 60 seconds under a UV lamp.

UV dryers are often used in nail salons to dry gel nail polish. Researchers wanted to better understand how the dryers and the radiation they admit impact the body.

A professional-grade UV lamp, Kiara Sky’s 48-watt iteration is powered by LG technology and rechargeable so that you can work for hours without long, tangled cords getting in your way.

A new study finds that UV dryers for gel nail polish can damage DNA and mutate cells, confirming dermatologists' safety concerns. There are precautions you can take and alternatives to consider.

This streamlined UV lamp turns on with the touch of a button, and uses an automatic sensor to power up when you’re ready to dry. It also has a lower wattage than other devices at 24, ...

The gel of choice was Pear Nova “After Party,” a shimmering charcoal shade that darkened with every coat. The instructions on the back of the polish say to cure for 60 seconds under a UV lamp.

Salon goers place their hand under a UV lamp for about 10 minutes, causing a chemical reaction that causes the gel polish to harden. Regular manicures just use cool air from a fan to dry the polish.

Also, skip the gel topcoat if you’re getting a dip manicure so you don’t have to use a UV lamp. And it may seem obvious, but pick a salon that takes safety seriously, Dr. Shipp said.

To help you master long-wearing manicures at home, we asked pro manicurists for a 101 on all things gel. Below, they share their favourite UV nail lamps across all price points, along with expert ...

It was the production version of the Model D prototype that he and Howard Cary had first built. It featured a molecular hydrogen lamp, a monochromator made of a Brazilian quartz prism, and a ...