LED lamp for nails: how to choose and how to use?

Gel polish manicure is popular among women who care about their appearance and value their time. It is impossible to create a beautiful coating without a special lamp. LED-lamps for manicure use beauty salons and home craftsmen. Such devices belong to the new generation, they greatly simplify the process of decorating nails. Before buying this technique, it is worth knowing all the details of their operation and selection.

LED lamp for nails works on LEDs. It is used for drying gel varnish and materials for nails. The lamps themselves in the device work for about 50-100 hours, so they do not require frequent replacement. For a manicure with such a device, only LED-active gel polishes and gels are suitable. Drying under the influence of LEDs is faster than under the influence of ultraviolet lamps.

Lamps for manicure are divided into UV, CCFL, LED. The first type is considered the most common, especially among home craftsmen. The cost of such a device is the most democratic, it is easy to use. In this device are fluorescent lamps of 9 watts, they are 4-5 times more economical than incandescent lamps. In the 36 W UV lamp there are 4 lamps that can heat up to + 50 ° C and higher during operation. Masters should consider this factor when working. The device will last about 8,000–12,000 hours, but such a lamp does not like electricity drops and may not turn on if the voltage drops by more than 15%.

The next generation are LED-lamps. They are more economical and practical, and also do not heat up at work. Replaceable lamps are not required, since they operate for about 100 thousand hours. LED-lamp significantly speeds up the work, which means that the master can serve more customers. It is important to choose the right material for manicure, because not all gels dry under the influence of LEDs.

An interesting option is considered to be a hybrid device that combines LED lamps. (total power 24 W) and spiral CCFL lamps (power 12 watts). Such drying lamps allow you to work with any gels and gel polishes. Hybrid devices are compact, quickly dry the material and have an interesting design.

A special helix easily dries thick materials, and 6 LEDs around the perimeter dry more liquid material. The hybrid has a long service life, which does not depend on the number of switching on and off the device. This method of drying the gel and gel polish helps to save, the device consumes little electricity.

Many people mistakenly believe that the ultraviolet radiation of a lamp for gel polish harms the skin and the body as a whole. Such concerns are “warmed up” by the requests of the masters not to look at the device during operation. Light-emitting diodes in a device for the polymerization of materials use ultraviolet radiation with a wavelength of 375-410 nanometers. In nature, there is a source of ultraviolet - the sun. This spectrum has a wavelength of 10–400 nanometers. Waves that are shorter than 295 nm are harmful to the body. The ozone ball absorbs such radiation and protects the skin from burns. The ozonosphere freely passes waves of 315–400 nm in length, which are called UV-A.

Radiation from a lamp does no more harm than ordinary sunlight on a summer day. Only here under the sun you walk much longer than keep your hands under the lamp. Look at the device during operation is not worth it because of the bright light that can harm the eyes. But many devices for drying manicure have special protective screens. In rare cases, ultraviolet light can cause allergies. The causative agent may be the radiation itself. The reason may be a genetic predisposition. Allergies are found in people who have taken antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs for a long time.

Alcohol before a manicure increases the likelihood of a negative reaction of the body to ultraviolet. The main risk group includes the following categories:

• people with impaired liver and kidney function;
• malfunction of the thyroid gland;
• various autoimmune diseases;
• people prone to allergic reactions.

Allergy to radiation has its own mechanism of development. Under the influence of ultraviolet light, the immune system produces antibodies. The main reasons for the development of such an organism reaction are the following:

• white or pale skin;
• taking herbal and anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics;
• allergic reaction to sunlight;
• skin sensitivity;
• reduced immune system function;
• genetic predisposition to ultraviolet allergy.

Enjoy the device for drying manicure is possible only if it is really high quality. Numerous reviews make it clear what models of LED-lamps you can safely entrust your manicure. Masters checked the operation of these devices and recommend to beginners.

The use of this device does not require special skills, therefore it is suitable for beginners and home use. Features of the model are as follows:

• power - 6 W;
• calculated on 1 hand;
• open construction;
• has a beautiful design;
• It works about 50 thousand hours.

The device is suitable for the polymerization of biogel, permanent lacquer, gel varnish and shellac. Its features are as follows:

• The device has 40 LEDs;
• power - 6 W;
• You can simultaneously dry 5 nails.

The lamp itself turns off as soon as you reach your hand. You do not have to be distracted by turning on and off, which is especially convenient when decorating your nails. It is great for home use.

Such lamp will be suitable both for personal use, and for professional. The device can be easily moved because it visually resembles a laptop. Closed shutters protect the LEDs from damage. It has the following features:

• power - 10 W;
• interesting design;
• built-in timer up to 45 seconds.

The lamp is great for professional use. Girls rarely buy such a device for the home because of the high cost. Drying speed is increased due to the special mirror coating inside the lamp. Special handle allows you to easily transport OPI LED Lamp. This model has such features as:

• power - 6 W (32 LEDs);
• quick drying of materials;
• it is convenient to use for manicure and pedicure;
• stylish design.

The case of the device is made of metal, which significantly increases the strength and durability. The lamp has touch sensors, so you can not be distracted by turning on and off. It is especially convenient during a pedicure. If you need to dry the coating for a certain time, you can use the built-in timer.

LED-lamp attracts special attention of girls because of the speed of work. Dry material can be literally 10-30 seconds. For comparison, a conventional UV lamp does the same task in 2-4 minutes. When choosing a device, it is important to pay attention to several characteristics.

• Power. It happens that after a manicure, the coating just gradually drops the nails. This phenomenon is due to the fact that the material is not completely frozen. To avoid trouble is simple, choose a lamp of the correct power. The most affordable device will be 9 watts. It is useful in the event that you do not engage in manicure, and only sometimes do it yourself. For regular home use, pick up a 18W middle class lamp. For professional activities, it is worth investing in a 45 watt model.

• Timer. It will allow to establish full control over the drying. The timer will turn off the lamp when the layer is already dry. You do not have to keep track of time yourself. Most models are equipped with several timers (for 30 seconds, for 1, 2, 3 minutes). This is convenient for masters with a large flow of clients. If you buy a lamp for the house, then you can take it with one timers.
• Reflector. On the inner surface of the lamp may be reflectors. They serve to scatter the light along the sides. This design provides high-quality drying material from all sides. Models without reflectors can poorly fix material on the sides, so you should treat them with caution.

• Dimensions and design. LED lamps can be small (to dry one finger) or very large (to dry two hands at once). Some models are equipped with special handles that facilitate transportation. Large models are suitable for salons. For the house is enough lamps for drying one hand. If you are going to rest, the mini-lamp will help to make a correction at the right time.
• Additional equipment. The built-in fan will cool the device, which is necessary for professional activities. Removable bottom allows you to use the lamp when pedicure. The device may not have the bottom or have a comfortable stand.

When choosing a LED lamp for manicure, it is worth considering where and for what purpose you will use it. For professional activity, it is worth choosing the most complete unit, and for home use you can take a middle class lamp.

LED technology as follows:

• turn on the lamp before use;
• on the case, press the power button and let the lamps warm up for 1-2 minutes;
• set the timer to the required number of seconds;
• place your hand in the lamp so that the nail plates themselves are located under the lamps;
• Unplug the lamp with the button and pull it out.

In the LED-lamp, it is necessary to dry each layer of material.When coating gel varnish, first dry the base, then each layer of color, at the end of the finish coating. The base and volume is dried a little longer than the colored gel. The drying time of gel polish is directly dependent on the degree of pigmentation. The brighter and darker the color, the longer it takes to polymerize.

The optimal life of the LEDs - 3000 hours, which is 125 days. There is an opinion that it is necessary to replace the LEDs about 1 time per month, but such information is far from reality. Even if during the work of a pair of LEDs goes out, it will have little effect on the total power of the lamp for manicure. The device will last you longer if you treat it properly and care for it. Follow a few simple rules to extend the life.

• Regularly clean the unit from dust. Do not use water and detergents. Enough light dry cleaning, which will remove small debris. It is especially important to comply with this rule, if the hood does not cope when removing the old coating from the nails.
• Do not place the device near heat sources or under incandescent bulbs. If you use a desk lamp, then make sure that it does not heat the apparatus for drying the material.
• If the device is not used for a long time, then unplug it from the outlet. Pre-press the power button on the case.
• Always use the internal fan when working. It reduces the temperature of the LEDs, prevents overheating.
• Wipe the entire unit regularly with a degreasing agent. The substrate on which the client's hands are lying must be additionally treated with an antiseptic.

It is easy to answer such a question, if you look into the composition of ordinary varnish and, in principle, its drying. The material contains such components as:

• a pigment is a substance due to which a varnish has a certain color;
• polymers - lacquer base provides a shiny film on top; substances are fragile;
• plasticizers - these components ensure the plasticity and strength of the material;
• solvent - such a substance evaporates, so that the material hardens (dries).

In the next video you are waiting for unpacking and use of LED-lamp for nails.