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NAILS Editor Hannah Lee on The Today Show

NAILS editor Hannah Lee appeared on The Today Show on Friday, May 2, 2014, as the counterpoint voice to a new study that says UV nail lamp users may have an increased risk of skin cancer. Hannah pointed out that you are exposed to more UVA rays from natural sunlight walking or driving to the salon than you can in a UV lamp. Last year's study by Drs. Dowdy and Sayre is the benchmark we should all refer to.

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Study Reaffirms UV Lamp Safety

Supporting findings made in earlier studies, the latest independent, peer-reviewed study demonstrates that UV lamps commonly used for hardening gel-polish are safe and do not increase the risk of developing skin cancer.

NAILS' 10 Most-Viewed Questions Answered

Straight A’s for Our Top Q’s: With topics ranging from private label retail to proper mix ratios, nailsmag.com’s 10 most-viewed questions cover a lot of ground.

UV Glitter Gels

UV Glitter Gels by Light Elegance  are packed with glitter that stays  suspended like holiday cheer.

Gel Polish Effect

Gel Polish Effect by Layla doesn’t need a  UV lamp to dry and features long-lasting  brightness.

Gel Collection

The forecast for fall calls for trendy with  a chance of high-fashion.

RapidCure Mach I LED Curing Lamp

Americanails’ RapidCure Mach I LED Curing Lamp cures LED formula gels, gel-polishes, and top coats in seconds.

UV Nail Lamps Do Not Increase Skin Cancer Risk, New Study Finds

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.

InStyle 's Review of Gel Manis/Pedis

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.

Bulbs — Plus Germ Killer

Affordable and reliable, UV Gel Curing Bulbs from Purely Products are high-quality lamps for gel nail dryers and UV-curing lamps.