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UV Gel Nails Potential Risks
About 5 months ago I got the UV Gel Nails. I’ve been going every 2 weeks for fill-ins, etc. My concern is does this treatment damage my nails or skin in any way between the drilling, gel, and UV Light on my nails and skin of my fingers and hands? Are there potential risks for ... Read more
Gel Nails and Allergies
Hello there. I’ve been having my nails done for the last 2-3 years.. basically bi-weekly. They are my nails with gel put on.. either colored or french manicure. I started about 3 months ago with one finger itching around the cuticle and then a few and then what seemed to be a thickening of the ... Read more
Gel Nail Damage and Health
I have recently booked myself into my local salon to get gel nails applied. On speaking to my aunt who has had these done for years she says that they are a nightmare to tolerate. She says they are completely beautiful etc however you have to wear gloves with everything. The only thing you can ... Read more
My Gel Nails Are Lifting
I am concerned that no matter what, when I get gel nails on they lift about a week and a half later. But this last time they lifted like 2 days later, I’m curious though about my thyroid, could a change in my thyroid cause them to lift worse at times?
Yes, it can definately affect ... Read more
My Nails Burn Under UV Light
Why does it hurt (burn) sometimes when I put my nails under the UV light when I get my nails done when they fill in the gel? Is that harmful? It’s the first time I’ve ever had gels put on and it worries me.
Hi!
Gel products contain something called photo-initiators that are activated when exposed to ... Read more
UV Light Wattage for Gel Nails
Hi, I have acrylic nails and have been having uv gel nail top coat put on as i find itleaves a really nice strong high sheen finish.
Im considering buying a uv gel light (as well as the gel top coat) to use at home as it costs me an extra $8 to have this done at ... Read more
Gel Nails Lifting
I LOVE having gel nails with sculptured tips, however most of them start to lift only after a few days, and by the time I go to get them filed after 3 weeks, most of them have peeled off. I do have VERY weak nails as I have been a nail biter for 20+ years. ... Read more