LOS ANGELES (CBS) — UV lights are used for quick dry and to cure gel nails at a lot of salons these days. But should patrons be concerned about the risk? "I sell mostly in jewelry business so I have ...

Before Karolina Jasko won the Miss Illinois contest in 2018, getting gel manicures had been part of her beauty routine all through high school. Not anymore. Jasko, a former Miss Illinois who competed ...

The jury's still out, but experts say to steer clear of unnecessary UV exposure. Sept. 26, 2011— -- For Cleo Everett of Palm Springs, Calif., a quick trip to the nail salon is a special treat. "I ...

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If you've ever opted for gel polish at the salon, you're probably used to drying your nails beneath a UV lamp. And perhaps you've found yourself waiting and wondering: How safe are these? Researchers ...

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FOR PEOPLE EVERYWHERE WHO LOVE GETTING MANICURES, A RECENT STUDY COULD BE CONCERNING. THE SUBJECT? THE UV LAMPS USED BY SOME NAIL SALONS. MICHELLE: THE STUDY SAYS UV LAMPS USED TO HARDEN A CERTAIN ...

UV-emitting nail polish dryers used to cure the chemicals used in gel manicures can damage DNA and cause cell death and cancer-causing mutations in human cells. A new study from the University of ...

The trouble with doing your own nails at home is that they take so long to dry! When you’re at the salon you have the time set aside to sit under a nail dryer, relax, and maybe enjoy some tunes or a ...

BOSTON (CBS) - For a lot of women, the most irritating part of getting a manicure is waiting for the polish to dry. That is why many salons now have special dryers that use UV light to quickly cure ...

A new study finds that UV dryers for gel nail polish can damage DNA and mutate cells, confirming dermatologists' safety concerns. There are... UV nail dryers may pose cancer risks, a study says. Here ...