LED or UV lamp to cure Gelish

[Tazyfizzle]

Hi, i'm currently in the process of changing to Gelish. I can't quite afford the Gelish lamps at the moment so am going to save for one but in the meantime I need something to get me going. I was just wondering what people think about LED or UV. I have seen some 36w UV lamps and also some 6w LED lamps. Does anyone have any advice one what would cure better/faster. Many thanks

 

[sofia_sparkle]

When I started with gelish I too couldn't afford everything so used my original 36w uv lamp and it worked fine. I now have the 18g led which is fab but maybe it would be good to save some pennies and go with the uv to start with x

 

[cloughers]

If u can't afford a good led like the 6g or 18g I wouldn't bother with a cheap led. I tried 2 and they were rubbish, just didn't cure properly. I went back to my uv then got the 18g. Love it, couldn't go back to uv now.

 

[GlamourEyes11]

Hi, i'm currently in the process of changing to Gelish. I can't quite afford the Gelish lamps at the moment so am going to save for one but in the meantime I need something to get me going. I was just wondering what people think about LED or UV. I have seen some 36w UV lamps and also some 6w LED lamps. Does anyone have any advice one what would cure better/faster. Many thanks

Just think about it hun, are you really going to be able to paint a hand in30 secs to warrant getting an LED? At least with the uv, you have 2 mins to paint the other hand iykwim xxx

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[Tazyfizzle]

Thank you, my friend has the 6G and it really is amazing isn't it, I will definitely be saving for one ok I will look into getting a 36w UV. Thanks

 

[R D Beauty]

I'm in the same boat I'm using my UVlamp while saving for a decent LED

 

[Tazyfizzle]

That is a very good point... no i wouldn't think a 36w would be a good lamp for me to start. Can anyone recommend a good one or are they all pretty much the same?

 

[GlamourEyes11]

That is a very good point... no i wouldn't think a 36w would be a good lamp for me to start. Can anyone recommend a good one or are they all pretty much the same?

I use the CND one, cures much better than my cheap one did xxx

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[NourishedNails]

I have the CND lamp for my gelish and it's amazing, and you can offer shellac in the future if you wish too xx

 

[Aydie]

I have the CND one too. The timer features on it are great and you can customise the timers too.

 

[cloughers]

If you are going to save up for an 18G or 6G then I would just get a normal UV, you can get one for less than £50. I know the CND lamp is good, but if you are eventually going the LED route I can't see the point of spending out on one, especially if you're not thinking of offering Shellac. Not many people can paint a hand in 30 secs, but I can paint a base and TIO in 30 secs and the LED definitely takes time off your service, especially if you are fixing a chip or doing your own nails. I can do a set of Gelish in half an hour (without soak off).

 

[mini4mum]

I have both a CND lamp & OPI led lamp. I use both. They both cure perfectly, LED just faster!

 

[R D Beauty]

I think I'm going to goodie the CND lamp and offer Shellac as well as Gelish I have had quite a few enquiries about Shellac

 

[izzidoll]

I Use 2 CND lamps which speeds up my service and is more comfortable for clients. I also have the small Harmony LED lamp (6g?) which as it was a 4finger cure I just keep for doing toes or the rare repairs I get...and doing my own Gelish!

 

[cloughers]

Izzidoll AKA the lamp queen!

 

[misskatemurphy]

If you are going to save up for an 18G or 6G then I would just get a normal UV, you can get one for less than £50. I know the CND lamp is good, but if you are eventually going the LED route I can't see the point of spending out on one, especially if you're not thinking of offering Shellac. Not many people can paint a hand in 30 secs, but I can paint a base and TIO in 30 secs and the LED definitely takes time off your service, especially if you are fixing a chip or doing your own nails. I can do a set of Gelish in half an hour (without soak off).

I am looking to get a UV lamp but I'm a bit strapped for cash. Where can you get a good one for less than £50 that preferably isn't eBay?? xx