5 January 2024

Debunking Nail Cancer Claims: UV Lamps and Dark Stripes

General Information, Myth Busting, Nail Services, UV Gel / Doug Schoon

I saw a picture circulating on the Internet showing a dark stripe running the length of the nail plate that was supposed to be nail cancer caused by a UV nail lamp. Is this possible? I saw the picture as well and was asked this question by nail technicians in seven countries. The dark stripe was […]

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UV Gel Consistency and Cured Flexibility

UV Gel / Doug Schoon

How is the consistency of a UV gel related to the flexibility of the cured UV gel? The consistency of a UV gel is determined by the consistency of the ingredients used.To explain better, I’ll need to discuss how these products cure. Only low-power UV energy sources are used to cure UV gels, which means nail lamps

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