{"id":41404,"date":"2022-06-28T08:29:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T06:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/?p=41404"},"modified":"2023-03-28T08:46:32","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T06:46:32","slug":"natural-nail-alternatives-for-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/nails\/natural-nail-alternatives-for-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Nail Alternatives for Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You might feel exposed without your fave chip-resistant gel set,<\/strong> but most manicure enthusiasts don\u2019t realize the risks associated with their once-a-month service.  There are natural nail alternatives that will replace your gel manicure, and protect you from harmful UVA exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the thing\u2026 gel sets <\/strong>only <\/em><\/strong>harden with UV light<\/strong>. Every time you pop your hands under the LEDs, there is concentrated UVA exposure. Add that to the extra UV radiation on your hands as you run errands, enjoy a trip to the pool, or relax on the back porch and you have a recipe for photoaging and skin cancer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skipping the gel sets once in a while gives your nail plates a chance to heal from the nail drill plus it reduces your health risks from UVA exposure. A real win-win. Dermatologists recommend<\/a> going au naturel periodically with a summer-ready nail care routine that includes SPF.  In this post, you\u2019ll find the best tips for keeping up your natural manicure at home and how to book services that promote nail health this side of the summer solstice.<\/p>\n\n\n

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