You should always check whether the brand of gel polish you are using is compatible with an LED lamp. All gel polishes will be compatible with a UV lamp, as they emit a wider spectrum of wavelengths that can cure all types of gel polish. It will indicate on the bottle what type of lamp can be used with the product.
Does gel polish need UV light? – The Healthy Journal
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What kind of UV light is used for gel nails?
Manucurist lamps UV lamps are lamps that are used to cure UV gel nails: they emit a wavelength of around 350 nm because UV gel nails need that wavelength to cure.
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Does the UV lamp matter for gel nails?
With that in mind, you may be wondering if the UV lamps are even necessary, and the answer is yes. The UV rays help the gel polish polymerize, or harden, which is what makes the formula so durable, and dry so quickly.
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Can you use any LED light for gel nails?
Yes, the lamp can work with any gel polish, if the gel is good quality. We can’t necessarily guarantee the results if it’s not our own gel, but it should work with other ones. Also different gel polishes matched with different lamps sometimes require different “curing” times.
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What can I use if I don’t have a UV light for gel nails?
An ice bath will help regular nail polish and gel polish dry quicker than air drying alone. Allow your nails to dry for five to 10 minutes after applying the last coat of gel, then ice your nails.
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Can I use any LED lamp for gel nails?
Yes, the lamp can work with any gel polish, if the gel is good quality. We can’t necessarily guarantee the results if it’s not our own gel, but it should work with other ones. Also different gel polishes matched with different lamps sometimes require different “curing” times.
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What kind of LED light is used for gel nails?
UV lamps are lamps that are used to cure UV gel nails: they emit a wavelength of around 350 nm because UV gel nails need that wavelength to cure. LED lamps like the 18W Travel Lamp and the 36W Pro Lamp emit 365 nm to cure gel nail polish like Green Flash.
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Can you use any UV light for gel nail polish?
Some gel polishes will not respond to UV lamps; others won’t work well with LED lamps. Some brands may take only a minute or two to cure properly under an LED nail lamp, whereas others may take up to five minutes.
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Can you use the gel bottle with any lamp?
What lamp do I need? The TGB lamp has been optimised for use with TGB products ensuring 100% guaranteed curing. Using another manufacturers lamp can risk under curing, leading to possible allergy and may invalidate your insurance, please check with your insurer.
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Can I use any UV light for gel nails?
You should always check whether the brand of gel polish you are using is compatible with an LED lamp. All gel polishes will be compatible with a UV lamp, as they emit a wider spectrum of wavelengths that can cure all types of gel polish.
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Does it matter what gel lamp you use?
Picking a nail lamp is dependent on the gel polishes you use. An LED lamp will only work for gel polishes that are specifically set under LED light, whereas UV lamps work for all types of gel polish.
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Are all UV lamps the same for nails?
Both LED and UV nail curing lamps produce light which cures gel polish. The main difference between the two lamps is the technology within them, the type of bulbs they contain, and the type of light they produce.
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What UV lamp is best for gel nails?
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