UV lights

Nail-Drying Safety

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.

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Sally Hansen Merges Gel Polish with Nail Decals

Sally Hansen's newest product, InstaGel Strips, combines a gel mani with adhesive nail decals.

Get the Facts on Gels

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.

A 2012 Nail Odyssey

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.

The Difference Between LED and UV Lamps

UV or not UV? 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.

Versa Cure UV Nail Bonding Lamp

The perfect complement to your gel polish service is the high-quality, cost-effective Versa Cure UV Nail Bonding Lamp from NSI.

Starter UV Soak Off Gel Kit

Nailite’s Starter UV Soak Off Gel Kit is great for any tech looking to expand her nail services menu offerings.

Axxium Soak-Off UV Light Source (part 12 of 12)

An overview of OPI's UV light source for the Axxium Soak-Off Gels.

Greg's Corner: Getting a Proper Cure From Your UV Light-part 2 of 4

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.

The Science of Gels: How Gel Nail Products Work

What’s really going on when your client puts her hand in a UV or LED nail lamp? We explain what gel nail products are made of and why they work so well.