Why Do You Need ManiGlovz?
We know we need to protect ourselves from sun damage, but going the extra step and protecting ourselves from as many UV radiation sources as possible is equally as important. Read more about the reasons why a set of ManiGlovz® UV Protective Manicure and Sunblock gloves can help make a difference in your health and skincare.
Study Finds UV Drying Lamps May Damage DNA
Are Gel Manicures Safe? Study Finds UV Drying Lamps May Damage DNA A lab study found that UV drying lamps could damage DNA Scientists say more research needed for any cancer link Bloomberg Business Helen Chandler-Wilde January 25, 2023 Gel manicures might not be the...
Should I Worry About UV Damage While Getting a Gel Manicure?
Should I Worry About UV Damage While Getting a Gel Manicure? By Jennifer G. Sullivan, a Cut contributor I assume you’re nervous because you’ve read recent headlines like “Getting Your Nails Done Frequently Could Damage the DNA in Your Hands” and “Gel Nail Polish Lamps...
Study Finds Link Between UV Nail Polish Dryers & Cancer-Causing Mutations In Cells
According to a new study, ultraviolet (UV) nail polish dryers—widely used for gel manicures—have been connected to cellular-level issues that could result in cancer.
Is It Safe To Use a UV Light For Your Nails?
Is It Safe To Use a UV Light For Your Nails? UV Nail Light Risks (Byrdie) - By now we all know (or at least should know) the importance of wearing sunscreen each and every day, regardless of the time of year. That’s because the concept of contracting cancer from...
Safety of LED nail lamps
Safety of LED nail lamps (Harvard Medical School) - Q. I was worried about drying my nails with a lamp or light box at the nail salon because of the potential risk of cancer from the ultraviolet radiation, but my salon recently switched to LED lamps. Are they safer?...
Is the UV Lamp Really Safe?
Is the UV Lamp Really Safe? (Brides) - It’s hard to imagine life before gel manicures, isn’t it? No drying time, a glossy finish, and two-week staying power is the stuff nail dreams are made of—especially for those about to say "I Do" who want chip-free nails from the...
UV radiation causes wrinkles
UV radiation causes wrinkles (US National Library of Medicine) - Being the largest and most visible organ of the body and heavily influenced by environmental factors, skin is ideal to study the long-term effects of aging. Throughout our lifetime, we accumulate damage...
Gel Manicures Increase Skin Cancer Risk
Gel Manicures Increase Skin Cancer Risk (Healthline) - Gel manicures offer a longer-lasting option than regular manicures, but at what cost? The UV lights used to cure, or dry, gel polish have some consumers concerned about the risk for skin cancer. “The lamps emit...
Doctors say gel manicures using UV lights could cause cancer
Doctors say gel manicures using UV lights could cause cancer By: Sylvia Perez POSTED: MAY 15 2018 08:58PM CDT VIDEO POSTED: MAY 15 2018 09:56PM CDT UPDATED: MAY 16 2018 07:02AM CDT Summer is approaching and that means most of us will be slathering on...
The Gel Manicure Lowdown UV vs. LED
The Gel Manicure Lowdown UV vs. LED The Gel Manicure Lowdown: UV vs. LED: While I was getting a manicure a few weeks ago, I placed my freshly lacquered hand under the light to cure the polish. I was immediately taken aback by how quickly the machine beeped to notify...
What You Need To Know About UV Lamps And Skin Cancer
What You Need To Know About UV Lamps And Skin Cancer July 1, 2016 | By Amy Marturana If You Get Gel Manicures, This Is What You Need To Know About UV Lamps And Skin Cancer Gel is hands-down the most efficient mani method, but the risks that come along have flown under...
Gel manicures The good, the bad and the UV
Gel manicures The good, the bad and the UV Schaumburg, Ill. (Feb. 2, 2016) — Overview The past decade has seen a surge in the popularity of gel manicures, which are valued for their appearance and durability. There are some risks associated with these...
Why Do You Need ManiGlovz? It’s important to block your skin from harmful UV and LED rays, and we often overlook our hands.
The Skin Cancer Foundation, Brides Magazine, Healthline, Byrdie