Leading nail industry scientist responds to online claims about UV lamp safety
A number of articles have appeared online to suggest that ‘UV nail lamps can lead to cancer-causing mutations in hands’. This suggestion comes following a report by researchers at the University of California San Diego. Scratch has addressed comments surrounding the safety of UV nail lamps on numerous occasions, and…
UK nail brand addresses UV lamp issue thru’ quality testing with +ve results
Champion nail artist, international educator & distributor, Hazel Dixon, founder of HD Professional Nail Systems in the UK, talks candidly about the controversy surrounding UV/LED lamp usage & how she’s successfully addressed the issue with her nail brand. by Hazel Dixon After the success of my HD gel…
Are UV & LED nail lamps safe?
Globally renowned scientist and nail expert, Doug Schoon, explores the safety concerns surrounding UV nail lamps… The facts that I will outline below demonstrate that UV curing nail lamps are safe, despite attacks by the misinformed media, fear-mongers and TV celebrity doctors. This controversy started in 2009 when two dermatologists…
Party and perfect nail looks with Crystal Nails Extreme Party Lamp
Take a party with you when you’re perfecting your clients’ nails with the Crystal Nails UV/LED Extreme Party Lamp. Featuring inbuilt Bluetooth connection, you can stream music to fit your desired ambience while you cure in the 36W lamp. The lamp also features a motion sensor and and inner magnetic…
Cure at speed with the Light Elegance LEDdot
Light Elegance UK has unveiled the LEDdot, a cute, handy powerhouse that’s smaller than the LEDPlus+ with exceptional cure for Light Elegance UK products. It features a 100% reflective interior with removable base place that’s ideal for pedi curing, and has powerful 36W output. What’s more, the 120-second setting has…
Ensure an even cure with new Candy Coat lamp
Candy Coat has added to its product range with the new 48W UV/LED Candy Lamp. Compact and lightweight, the lamp boasts a double light source (365+405nm) LEDs to ensure an even cure for UV Gel, Builder and LED Gels. The Candy Coat lamp sees a digital display, different timing options and 50,000+ hours…
How to look after your UV/LED lamp
Louella Belle educator and Scratch Stars winner, Carrie Leigh-Allen, reveals how you should be looking after your lamp to ensure a oh-so professional service… “UV or LED lamps are expensive but an important part of our kit,” explains Carrie-Leigh Allen. “It is advisable to use the same brand as the product you…
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