What should you pay attention to when buying a UV/LED nail lamp?
When looking for a UV LED lamp to cure gel polish on your nails, there are some important factors to consider when making your choice.
Here are some tips to help you choose the best UV LED lamp for gel polish, and how to best use it.
Choosing a nail lamp, what should you pay attention to?
- Power and wattage
An important factor to consider when choosing a UV LED lamp is the power and wattage. Generally, lamps with a higher wattage require a shorter curing time and can work faster. However, make sure that the lamp is not too strong, as this can cause damage to your nails. It is best to cure gel polish under a nail lamp that is at least 36 or 48 watts.
- Number of lamps
The number of lamps a UV LED lamp has can be an important factor in choosing the best option for your needs. For example, a lamp with multiple LED lamps can work faster and ensure that all nails are cured at the same time.
- Size and portability
Another important aspect to consider when choosing a UV LED lamp is size and portability. If you plan on doing your nails at home, a lamp that can be easily stored away can be useful. If you have a nail salon, for example, you may want to opt for a larger lamp that is also a bit heavier.
Once you have chosen a nail lamp and are going to use it, it is useful to pay attention to the following points.
- Place hands under the nail lamp
When you place your hands under the nail lamp, it is important that you do this carefully. If you hit your nail, you will of course damage your artwork, and it will take a lot of time to recover. And of course you also have to make an extra effort to clean the lamp. Make sure that you place your hand completely under the lamp, under the lights, so that the gel polish can harden optimally.
- Avoid dehydration
Stick to the curing time. For example, if you go under the nail lamp for 5 minutes instead of 1 minute for each layer, this can lead to the cuticles drying out. And you don't want that!
- Be careful with heatspikes
This is a very important one to consider. Heat spikes occur when the molecules of the gel polish harden too quickly. You will feel a burning sensation on your nail plate. A little bit of heat is normal, but if you have a severe reaction, you should immediately turn off your nail lamp so that the heat can escape from your nails. This often happens when you have a gel that is too thick on your nails or your nail lamp does not match your nail product. If a severe heat spike occurs, be alert and very careful, this can cause serious damage to your nail bed.
- Clean your nail lamp regularly
Cleaning your nail lamp is not only for hygiene, but also to keep the UV/LED lights working optimally. When too much dust or dirt gets on the lights, this can reduce the light output.
Still looking for a uv/led nail lamp? Then take a look at the LAKKIE Lamp.
The LAKKIE lamp. A UV/LED lamp that dries your gel polish quickly. With 58 watts, this is a powerful lamp. On the top of the lamp there is a countdown timer and a timer button for 30, 60 or 99 seconds of drying time.
The LAKKIE UV/LED lamp has an ideal shape. You can easily place the nail dryer over your fingers and toes, which makes it much less likely that you will bump and damage your nails while drying.
