Over time, my collection grew from the nail lamp, polishes, and tools to protective wear. “You should apply a sunscreen of 30 ...

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If you love Essie nail polishes, try out their Gel Couture polishes that don't require a UV light. This gel color goes on with easy application thanks to its wide brush. It comes in over 40 rich ...

A Japanese gel manicure is best described as a natural nail treatment that nourishes and strengthens the nails before any ...

Our pick of the best gel nail kits with UV or LED lamps will help you create a salon-worthy manicure at home and save money. Shop the best in 2025.

A woman's routine manicure led to an unexpected skin cancer diagnosis, highlighting the hidden risks of UV nail lamps. Learn ...

Essie’s Gel Couture is the GOAT of long-lasting nail polishes in my book ... traditional gel nails but without the use of a LED or UV lamp. Sally Hansen’s Miracle Gel collection is a favourite ...

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“When we shine the UV light on our gel nail polish, it triggers a chemical reaction that ... they definitely can be healthy for your nails,” she says. “Many gel polishes are also coming out with ...

Starting with gel and moving onto extensions ... Every now and again, we all need a nail reset: some time off from polishes, removals and UV lamps. And—desperate to restore my nails to their ...