Hi can anyone tell me how UV acrylic works and if its any good? I am a bit confused as surely the system is either L & P (acrylic) or UV (cure under a UV light), how can you have both? I am interested as it says that its odour free. Many thanks for any replies.
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Most of the enhancement products for the nails are from the acrylic family.
UV cured liquid and powder - aka uv acrylic - is very old technilogy, I believe.
UV cured liquid and powder - aka uv acrylic - is very old technilogy, I believe.
ALL enhancements are acrylic. there are different systems that incorporate both l&p and uv cured products (acrygel for instance). whats the name of the system youre interested in? that will help someone let you know exactly what it is
from my experience i would say it is probably a gel system with a "strengthening powder", or an l&p system with uv finish.Posted via Mobile Device
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UV acrylic usually refers to a l&p system with a difference.
Trad l&p cures when the 2 components are mixed together. There is a catalyst in the monomer (liquid) that starts the polymerisation process (quick explanation)
With a UV acrylic there is a different catalyst in the monomer that reacts to UV light and this starts the polymerisation process.
This does mean that there is more time to apply the overlay or create a sculptured nail as it won't cure until under the lamp.
The odour is low as the volatile solvents are 'contained' within the chemical make up of the monomer.
Some beginners like to use this system as there is plenty of time to place the product perfectly before it's too late.
One word of warning when using this system: like a UV gel system, there will be uncured monomer on the surface. This is usually described as a 'soft roll off' as it is removed during the finishing process. It is easy to get allergic reactions from this! Particularly for the palm of the hand of the technician that holds the finger as the 'roll off' drops onto the skin. This can only be buffed off so care must be taken to keep it away from skin.
Some see this 'roll off' as a bonus as it produces a 'heavy' dust therefore cuts down on airbourne dust.
Hope this explains the system.
Trad l&p cures when the 2 components are mixed together. There is a catalyst in the monomer (liquid) that starts the polymerisation process (quick explanation)
With a UV acrylic there is a different catalyst in the monomer that reacts to UV light and this starts the polymerisation process.
This does mean that there is more time to apply the overlay or create a sculptured nail as it won't cure until under the lamp.
The odour is low as the volatile solvents are 'contained' within the chemical make up of the monomer.
Some beginners like to use this system as there is plenty of time to place the product perfectly before it's too late.
One word of warning when using this system: like a UV gel system, there will be uncured monomer on the surface. This is usually described as a 'soft roll off' as it is removed during the finishing process. It is easy to get allergic reactions from this! Particularly for the palm of the hand of the technician that holds the finger as the 'roll off' drops onto the skin. This can only be buffed off so care must be taken to keep it away from skin.
Some see this 'roll off' as a bonus as it produces a 'heavy' dust therefore cuts down on airbourne dust.
Hope this explains the system.
