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 ...

The mixture was then placed under a UV lamp -- similar to that used to set gel nail polish. 'The UV-radiation from the lamp causes the individual molecules to bind together so that everything ...

Fortunately, a UV lamp helps speed up the dry time while setting your nail polish with a sturdy, long-lasting, glossy finish. It's a large reason gel manicures are one of the most popular nail ...

In addition to cancer risks, gel manicures pose other issues, such as nail brittleness and fragility. The dermatologist suggests that the best solution would be to stop using UV lamps.

Here are the facts. Do gel manicures cause skin cancer? No. While too much UV exposure can increase your risk for skin cancer, the risk from the UV and LED lamps used to set the polish is small ...