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Expert: Liza Smith - 6/4/2008


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I would like to know if the UV Light used for Gel Acrylic/Nail Enhancements is harmful in anyway. And if it is, is there any form of caution I should take.

Thank you

Answer
Hi Oluwakemi

The output from gel UV lamps is not in any way harmful.
It is weaker than daylight, and the time of exposure is short.

It is advisable to not look directly at the light, but there isnt any need to do that anyway.

Hope this helps

Liza

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Liza Smith

Expertise

all natural nail and feet, and all artificial systems. educational questions and fashion based trends.

Experience

salon owner for 25 yrs. educator for 10 yrs. session work for t.v, magazines and celebs, compititon winner.

Organizations
team creative uk (work backstage at fashion weeks in new york, london, paris and milan)

Publications
Professional nails magazine. Scratch magazine. New magazine. Closer magazine. Daily Mail

Education/Credentials
British Nail Professional of the Yr 2009-10. creative nail design grand master. international educator for creative nail design. level 3 hairdresser and beauty therapist.

Awards and Honors
British Nail Professional of the Yr 2009-10. British Nail tech of the yr 2001, Competitor of yr 2005. 14 tropies for nail comps.

Past/Present Clients
numerous celebs.incl, Victoria Beckham & Naomi Campbell. Ad campaigns for Levi's, Wilkinson Sword, O2 phones. Expertise used on: Britains Next top model, Extreme make over, 10 yrs younger, and Watchdog.

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