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 ...

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Ultraviolet light exposure from the sun and devices like tanning beds is known to damage skin cells, which can lead to an increased risk of cancer and premature aging. Nail technicians use UV ...

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In a video posted to TikTok late last month, Katie shared how she carefully applied a base coat to the scratch, cured it with an ultraviolet (UV) lamp, then layered red nail polish to match her car's ...

Exposure also ages the skin that supports a healthy nail. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends applying sunscreen to your hands at least 20 minutes before your hands are exposed to UV light.

It prolongs intense shine and stays very shiny, like gel polishes, for days without the need for the LED lamp,” says ...

The drying process is called "curing," and the polish "dries once being exposed to the UV rays in a professional LED lamp," explains Tamara Di Lullo veteran nail artist and CND Education Ambassador.

To help clear up any confusion, Dr Yuliya Krasnaya, specialist dermatologist at Evolution Aesthetics Clinic, said: “UV lamps and gel nails have gained popularity in the beauty industry for ...