ScholarWorks@숙명여자대학교

초록

Women’s efforts and interest in the area of beauty have a great impact on the development of the beauty industry, and the nail beauty industry, which has been the preserve of a minority, is rapidly spreading to the general public. Along with this change, the quality of the industry is rapidly improving, and the biggest development that is responsible for this improvement is UV gel. Demand for UV gel is rapidly increasing, as it is flexible and transparent, lasts long, enables perfect color and is easy to apply, and can also be used for various expressions and is harmless and safe to use. However, physical·chemical methods of removing hardened gel can cause damage to nails, and there are many instances of the damages. This study aims to analyze the problems in UV gel nail art and managing or removing gel nails, and investigate its effects on nail health. In particular, while the number of women experiencing damages to their nails and developing an aversion and negative perception regarding UV gel nails is increasing, the establishment of a systematic and professional nail health recovery program, the education of professional nail artists and a variety of programs that can bring about changes in customer awareness of UV gel nail are urgently needed. Furthermore, product manufacturers should develop various products that will not harm nails through continuous research and development.

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