uv lamps for gel nails

[Tracie1]

Hi

I am looking for my first uv lamp for gels. I am not trained in them yet but will hopefully book on a course with NSI very soon.

I wondered if you experienced gel nail techs would be able to advise me if this is worth buying?

Im sorry I cant attach a link but its called
36W Curing UV Light Lamp Acrylic Gel Nail Hand Dryer UK

Ive looked at the ones on NSI website and theres one on there for £80 as a special offer. But the one above is much much cheaper!! (am I allowed to put that?)

Theres no info about how long the lamp takes to cure the gel though.

Many Thanks

 

[ValencianNails]

If you're planning on doing a UV Gel course with NSI then wait and buy the lamp that's recommended for the particular brand of gel.

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

hth's

 

[Tracie1]

Thank you

Yes, good advice - sometimes it doesnt always pay to cut corners!!

 

[dackroyd]

I've previously used NSI but converted to Calgel recently. The Calgel system requires a 30 second and 3 minute timer. My NSI lamps have a 2 minute timer so I suggest you decide which system before buying a lamp. If you don't use the timer it is awkward to be working on the nails and timing at the same time. Hope this makes sense Diane.XX

 

[jax]

I've previously used NSI but converted to Calgel recently. The Calgel system requires a 30 second and 3 minute timer. My NSI lamps have a 2 minute timer so I suggest you decide which system before buying a lamp. If you don't use the timer it is awkward to be working on the nails and timing at the same time. Hope this makes sense Diane.XX

Makes perfect sense and a very good point too. I hadnt thought of that.

 

[taramattingley]

i recently brought a new lamp over the internet.since ive used this lamp my clients have complained that they feel it burning their nails.would any of you be able to advise me of this.
i prefer using gel i believe you should do it if thats what you prefer.sorry cant advise you on lamps tho

 

[Deena]

Because I didn't know any better, I bought the lamp recommended for a one day gel course I went on a while ago. It has no timer and comes as part of a kit that I only seem to be able to get in this country from the training establishment I went to. :irked: It is a 'Magnetic,' if anyone uses this system and I wonder how people get on with it if they do?

I am now a little bit more knowledgeable thanks to this site and intend to do the CND brisa convertion in due course when I will have to purchase their lamp. :irked:

I'm older, wiser and poorer for my lack of experience at the time. Buy the lamp designed for the system you intend to use in the long term.

 

[1999judy]

I have PM'd you hun x

 

[Tracie1]

Thank you for all your replies - I didnt buy the cheap lamp (from ebay)
Thought I would be very sensible!!

Judy1999 - Ive replied

Unfortunately I couldnt get to PB in Mcr :cry: so im off to NSI tomorrow armed with my fella and his visa:lol: