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Hi, I've just had UV gel nails done. I am just wondering if there are any dangers concerned. (ie. Is the UV skin-cancer-inducing?)
Hi Connie
This question comes up a few times.
There have been loads of tests on all professional nail products and there isnt any evidence at all that anyhing in them is cancer causing (carcenagenic)
The UV output in a gel lamp is weaker than daylight and the exposure to it is tiny compared to walking outside for a short walk.
We havent had any direction on it being harmful for people who have suffered from skin cancer for instance, but if a client had any minor concerns, they could always use a sun block on their hands when having their nails done.
There is no comparison to the UV emmitted from a sunbed for instance. Its job is to cure the gel, not to activate the melanin in your skin, which is what causes a tan, and/or ageing etc.
I hope this has put you mind at rest
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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