February 19, 2013
| Article
UV nail lamps do not appear to significantly increase the lifetime risk of keratinocyte carcinoma — a type of non-melanoma skin cancer — in consumers, reports a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
Keywords: cancer product safety skin cancer UV light safety UV lights
January 9, 2013
| News
InStyle magazine tried top gel polish brands at several different neighborhood salons to weigh the pros and cons of getting a professional-quality gel mani or pedi.
Keywords: CND curing gels gel polish Gelish gels
December 26, 2012
| Article
Affordable and reliable, UV Gel Curing Bulbs from Purely Products are high-quality lamps for gel nail dryers and UV-curing lamps.
Keywords: UV lights
December 25, 2012
| News
As more and more salon-goers express concern over UVA nail lamps and their possible link to skin cancer, Allure quelled the misconception in a recent issue of the magazine.
Keywords: polish-drying products salon safety UV light safety UV lights
November 20, 2012
| Encyclopedia
Most people know that SPF stands for sun protection factor and that few users apply enough sunblock to do the trick. What you might not know is that the SPF pertains only to UVB rays.
Keywords: skin care tanning UV lights UVA UVB
November 16, 2012
| News
Sally Hansen's newest product, InstaGel Strips, combines a gel mani with adhesive nail decals.
Keywords: decals gel-polish Sally Hansen UV lights
May 18, 2012
| Article
Gel manicures and pedicures have been available, and safely used, in salons for more than three decades, says the PBA’s Nail Manufacturer’s Council.
Keywords: gels NMC PBA UV light safety UV lights
May 14, 2012
| News
Odyssey Nail System CEO Trang Nguyen has come out with a brand new design for his gel lamp and introduces the industry’s first LED and CFL combo lamp.
Keywords: curing gels LED lights Odyssey UV lights
March 15, 2012
| Encyclopedia
UV-CFL lamps are used to cure gels.
Keywords: curing gels UV lights
March 15, 2012
| Encyclopedia
LED lamps are used to cure gels.
Keywords: curing gels LED lights UV lights
September 6, 2011
| Article
The new crop of LED gel lamps on the market have caused a bit of confusion as to the benefits and differences between LED and the standard UV lamps techs have been using for years. To help clear up the subject, NAILS has highlighted the biggest differences between the two so you can be better informed on lamp purchases and maintenance.
Keywords: curing gels LED lights UV light safety UV lights
July 26, 2011
| Product
The perfect complement to your gel polish service is the high-quality, cost-effective Versa Cure UV Nail Bonding Lamp from NSI.
Keywords: curing gels NSI UV lights
July 14, 2011
| Product
Nailite’s Starter UV Soak Off Gel Kit is great for any tech looking to expand her nail services menu offerings.
Keywords: gel top coats Nailite soak-off gels starter kits UV lights
July 8, 2011
| Video
An overview of OPI's UV light source for the Axxium Soak-Off Gels.
Keywords: curing gels OPI Products UV lights
April 11, 2011
| Video
Young Nails' Greg Salo describes how to properly use the company's UV light. Understanding hand positioning on the base plate is the key to a solid cure.
Keywords: curing gels gels Greg Salo Greg's Corner UV lights
