Woman Drying Nails in UV Lamp. Manicure Treatment. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation is known to cause skin damage, including skin cancer. Now, new research has raised questions about the safety of ...

Before Karolina Jasko won the Miss Illinois contest in 2018, getting gel manicures had been part of her beauty routine all through high school. Not anymore. Jasko, a former Miss Illinois who competed ...

LOS ANGELES (CBS) — UV lights are used for quick dry and to cure gel nails at a lot of salons these days. But should patrons be concerned about the risk? "I sell mostly in jewelry business so I have ...

Gel manicures have become a popular beauty trend, offering long-lasting, chip-resistant polish that looks flawless. However, ...

A new study found that exposure to the UV light can kill cells and cause mutations that are typically seen in skin cancer Ultraviolet (UV) nail polish dryers, typically used for gel manicures, can ...

Before Karolina Jasko won the Miss Illinois contest in 2018, getting gel manicures had been part of her beauty routine all through high school. Not anymore. Jasko, a former Miss Illinois who competed ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Gel manicures have become a hot commodity because they are quick-drying and long-lasting. However, the manicures' popularity could soon wear off as a study published in the Nature ...

The gel manicure has become highly popular in recent years, promising extra-glossy, quick-drying, and long-lasting nail polish. But its popularity could soon chip off. A new study by scientists at the ...

Despite researchers for years suspecting the UV light used to set gel manicures may have dangerous side effects, this is the first study that has shown cell damage ...

The jury's still out, but experts say to steer clear of unnecessary UV exposure. Sept. 26, 2011— -- For Cleo Everett of Palm Springs, Calif., a quick trip to the nail salon is a special treat. "I ...

If you've ever opted for gel polish at the salon, you're probably used to drying your nails beneath a UV lamp. And perhaps you've found yourself waiting and wondering: How safe are these? Researchers ...