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UV Gel Nails Potential Risks

Posted by Brooke in Gel Nails, UV Light

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

My Nails Burn Under UV Light

Posted by Brooke in Gel Nails, 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

Posted by Brooke in Gel Nails, UV Light

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