Dry shellac one-two-three: lamps for polymerization

The lamp for drying shellac is a device that provides the drying process of the coating on the nails. It is important to choose a high-quality and functional device, otherwise it will be impossible to make a high-quality manicure. Currently, several types of lamps for drying shellac are presented, each of which has its own advantages.

Varieties of lamps

With the help of a lamp, you can make high-quality manicure with shellac even at home. Such a device polymerizes the coating and creates a flawless nail design.

There are several types of lamps for shellac manicure. The main difference between them is the design principle and the light sources. Depending on the characteristics, such devices are distinguished:

• ultraviolet lamp. It was such a device that first appeared, so it earned the trust of many masters. Ultraviolet devices are time-tested. They are represented by various models, and you can choose a device for any budget. Manufacturers of such devices produce models with different capacities, on which the drying speed of the coating depends. The indicator depends on the number of lamps: the more there are, the faster the process of drying shellac is completed. UV devices have certain disadvantages. Ultraviolet rays affect the skin of the hands, making it drier. That is why after each session it is important to apply a nourishing cream to it. UV lamps have to be changed periodically, as they burn out, and this is a separate item of expenditure;
• LED LED lamp. Its main advantage is the speed of drying of the coating on the nails. A thin layer of varnish dries in 30-40 seconds. Because of this, such devices are more expensive than UV lamps. LEDs built into the device last a long time - about 4-5 years. Most of these models have a timer, which can not be said about UV lamps. In addition, LED rays do not dry the skin. The disadvantages of this type of device include the fact that many gel varnishes, even those that belong to the line of well-known manufacturers, are not suitable for the polymerization procedure in an LED lamp;
• gas-light combined devices (CCFL + LED). Today they are not too common, but they have a number of undeniable advantages. Hybrid lamps for drying shellac consume little electricity, are durable, do not dry your skin. They polymerize all gel polishes. The light sources in such devices are filled with gas, therefore they practically do not heat up and emit little heat. The coating layers harden quickly enough: this process takes from 1 to 2 minutes.

The choice of a specific type of apparatus for drying shellac depends on the needs. For a master who works at home, a large lamp is suitable, which allows you to dry your nails on both hands at once. In this case, you can use an inexpensive, but reliable UV device. Masters who go home to the client are advised to give preference to powerful mini-lamps, which allow to accelerate the process of varnish polymerization.

What power should the apparatus for drying shellac

The most optimal indicator for an LED lamp and a UV device is considered a power of 36 watts.

Devices with this indicator will allow to dry the base layer in one minute. The layers of shellac dry out in 2-4 minutes.

How to use the device

In order for the shellac drying device to last for a long time, you need to use it correctly. In general, the features of operation of such a device are as follows:

• Before applying shellac, the nail plates cover the main and dry it in a lamp. This may take up to 3 minutes;
• apply shellac of the desired color on the nails, place your fingers in the hole in the lamp. Drying time - 1-5 minutes, depending on capacity;
• apply top coat on the design, dry for 2-5 minutes.

Before starting operation, the device must be wiped, dust removed from its surface, otherwise it will interfere with the emission of light.

Criterias of choice

When choosing a lamp for the polymerization of shellac, it is necessary to focus on the following criteria:

• power. Devices for drying shellac use lamps with a power of 9 watts. The more lighting elements in the device, the greater its power. With a power of 9 W, the drying time will be 2-6 minutes, with 36 W - from 30 to 40 seconds;
• type of lamp. The light sources in shellac drying devices may be ultraviolet or LED. The second type will make the process of drying the coating faster;
• timer. The timer function is not the most necessary for a lamp that dries shellac, but it makes this process more convenient.

When choosing an apparatus for drying shellac, you should pay attention to such a criterion as the ability to work with any kind of coating.

Masters also recommend choosing lamps that have an internal mirror surface: such a coating promotes deeper polymerization.

Rating

SUN 5 Plus UV / LED

• Power: 48 W
• Type of lamp: LEDs
• Duration of operation: 50,000 hours of active work

Masters appreciate the model, indicating that this is a good option for combining quality and value.

Soline Charms SUN 5 UV / LED

• Power: 48 W
• Type of lamp: LEDs
• Duration of operation: 50,000 hours of active work

Gel curing

• Power: 36 W
• Type of lamp: UV source
• Duration of operation: 50,000 hours of active work

Lamps for drying shellac - devices without which the coating on the nails can not "freeze". There are several varieties of this device - UV, LED and hybrid lamps. Different models have different power and additional features.