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Are UV Nail Lamps Safe? How to Explain to Concerned Clients

Are your clients concerned about UV exposure from nail lamps? Here are some ways to ease their worries.

UV Exposure from Indoor Sources Can Be Damaging Skin

Many of my patients are shocked to learn that we also get UV exposure through the windows in our homes and cars. And are we experiencing damage from blue light from our screens?

The FDA Weighs in on UV Lamp Safety — And They Have Nothing Scary to Say!

The FDA just put out a consumer update called “How to Safely Use Nail Care Products” that addresses consumer concerns about UV lamp safety. Their verdict? UV lamps are “low risk” when used as directed by the label.

Week 9 Social Media Post: UV Lamp Safety

Educate your clients on the facts regarding UV light exposure in the salon.

How to Handle the UV Lamp Controversy

Here is what you can say to ease client concerns about UV lamps.

Under-Curing: Learn the Signs

If protecting your clients’ health is your top priority, then changing your UV bulbs regularly should rate equally high on your to-do list.

Something to Talk About: UV Light Exposure

Even after all the research confirms they’re safe, UV lamps still cause concern among clients. Let’s talk about what you can do to ease their fears.

Are Gel Lamps Safe?

Holly Schippers (The FingerNailFixer) offers her take on the actual scientific facts about gel manicures.

Are Gel Manis Safe? FingerNailFixer Tells All

Would you like some scientific facts about gel manicures instead of just opinions? How about some factual data that you can look at for yourself and decide on the safety of your manicure. Here is some information from Holly Schippers (The FingerNailFixer) to give you the opportunity to make a fact-based decision.

NAILS Editor Hannah Lee on The Today Show

NAILS editor Hannah Lee appeared on The Today Show on Friday, May 2, 2014, as the counterpoint voice to a new study that says UV nail lamp users may have an increased risk of skin cancer. Hannah pointed out that you are exposed to more UVA rays from natural sunlight walking or driving to the salon than you can in a UV lamp. Last year's study by Drs. Dowdy and Sayre is the benchmark we should all refer to.