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Best dip powder nail kits to give yourself an at-home manicure

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We have long been wise to the damaging effect of UV rays from the sun, diligently applying SPF come rain or shine.

We’ve even wised up to the impact of Blue Light from our devices, and yet, while we slot our hands under UV or LED lamps every other week at the nail salon, it took many of us by surprise to consider that this could be harmful to the skin on our hands.

According to Cancer Council, the ultraviolet (UV) radiation lamps that are used in nail salons around the world to set gel manicures “emit UV radiation, predominantly UVA rays which have been linked to increased risk of skin cancer”.

Fingerless gloves and are essential if, like us, treating yourself to a mani is one of

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