How to choose a nail lamp?

How to Choose A Nail Lamp?

There are hundreds of UV/LED nail lamps on the market for curing gel nail polish.

Some of the features that may be advertised include: wattage, bulb type, whether it is battery-operated or cord-operated, what timer settings are available…

these are the most basic things to consider before you start thinking about whether you need a one-handed or two-handed curing lamp.

UV or LED or Hybrid Nail Lamp

UV, LED, and hybrid nail lamps can all be used to cure gel nail polish. This describes the type of bulb used. UV lamps use a tube-style bulb, while LED nail lamps use LED bulb technology. Hybrid nail lamps combine both types of bulbs for a more efficient cure.

 

All gel-curing nail lamps are "UV," but they differ in their curing abilities. UV nail lamps can cure essentially all gel nail polishes, but LED gel nail polishes can only be cured with LED nail lamps.

 

Because a hybrid lamp combines the best of both worlds and covers a wider spectrum; it is able to cure all gel polishes.

 

Gel Polish and Nail Lamps

The gel polishes you use will either be UV or LED. The best way to choose a nail lamp is by following what's recommended by the brand of gel polish you use.

 

Normally, the manufacturer of the gel polish will have their own curing requirements specified either on their website or packaging. They may also have their own gel nail lamp which would work best with their gel polishes.

 

Curing Speed of Nail Lamps

 

The time it takes to cure gel polishes will depend on several factors including the capabilities of the nail lamp and the gel polish itself. Nail lamps are limited by the type of bulb used as well as the wattage of the nail lamp.

 

• UV nail lamps tend to be slower because they cure a broad light spectrum compared to LED nail lamps which cure a narrow light spectrum.

 

• LED nail lamps can cure gel polish in about 30-90 seconds while UV lamps can take up to 1-3 minutes.

 

• Hybrid lamps combine both lights and will be able to cure gels more efficiently and this is usually justified by the higher price of the nail lamp.

 

 

Price Points of Nail Lamps

There are an abundance of nail lamps available on the market ranging anywhere from $10 to $700. The age-old caveat "you get what you pay for" will apply in this case. That's not saying that you have to buy the most expensive nail lamp in order to achieve the best results but the price of a nail lamp often reflects the extent of its capabilities.

 

LED lamps are generally more expensive than UV nail lamps, but they are more safe since they emit a narrower range of UV light. However, LED lamps can only cure LED gel polishes.

 

Nowadays, there are many UV/LED Hybrid nail lamps available with varying price points, features, and capabilities. For a home user, this is the best option as it will provide the functionalities of both a UV and LED lamp in one and there are plenty of affordable ones out there!

 

The price of nail lamps in our store is wholesale price, about a few dollars. If you are interested, you can click the link to browse in detail.