In the last few years, gel manicures have gained popularity for their durable, chip-resistant finish, but a study published in April by JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association has highlighted the potential health hazards associated with repeated exposure to ultraviolet (UV) lights, which are used to dry the polish.
In the study, doctors from the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University tested the amount of UVA light emitted by lamps in 16 different U.S. salons and concluded that …