Problems curing-New bulb?

[cherubs]

Hiya,
I've had problems today curing my Young Nails Finish Gel :irked: I cured all fingers except my thumb and it felt a little tacky (I cured for 1min 40sec) afterwards plus they seem to have lost a little of the shine :irked: When I did just my thumb (cured for same time) it was perfect?? Do you think I need a new bulb?
Thanks :hug:

 

[nailpod]

depends, if its shakey then yes, i usually d all fingers then do both thums separately cos of the setting problem, the light needs to get t o the whole nail so use the two thumbs last trick it bit longer but you gaurantee good results all round

 

[Noodle]

UV lamp bulbs should be changed every 6 months or with 500 hours of use, whichever is the sooner, so it's worth making a diary note so that you know when they need replacing.

Also make sure you are using the correct lamp for the particular gel system you are using.

 

[annamarie.nails]

Yes, but which lamp? There are so many out there. I have been having a similar problem with my lamp, sometimes it works and sometimes it does not, but then I bought it off ebay and have since learned from others here that lamps of ebay are not to be trusted. Why is it all so confusing for the newcomer?

 

[Noodle]

This fab article by ValencianNails will explain all:

http://www.salongeek.com/general-articles/35947-choosing-uv-lamp-your-gel-system.html