Since the use of gel polishes has become available not only in salons, more and more girls and women begin to ask questions about how to choose the right lamp for drying manicure. For those who would like to purchase a standing model and not make a mistake in choosing, practical advice will come in handy.
What are?
Today, four types of lamps that can be used at home are relevant:
UV (have a fluorescent element).
CCFL (gas light).
LED (LED).
Combined options using two light sources.
When planning to buy a nail lamp, it is very important to correctly determine the priority type of device. To do this, you need to learn more about each type of structure.
Ultraviolet
Luminescent tubes/lamps are used in the form of light sources, which, even with maximum power, do not consume a lot of electricity. Depending on the intensity of use, the number of inclusions/shutdowns per day, the presence or absence of voltage jumps on the network, such lamps can work without the need to replace up to 10 thousand hours. If necessary, you can replace yourself without the help of the master.
CCFL
Gas light models have the best operational characteristics, including the absence of the need for frequent replacement of the light source. Since the principle of operation is based on a cold cathode technology, during use, such lamps do not release heat. The main advantages – economical consumption of power and durability – are designed for a period of more than 80 thousand hours. Behred for the eyes (unlike ultraviolet) and do not damage the skin of the hands-do not cause burning sensations and other uncomfortable sensations during drying gel polish.
LED
LED models are light in weight and have small dimensions. This is ideal for private masters who provide a customer manicure services at home. In terms of characteristics, they significantly exceed analogues and are designed to work for at least 100 thousand hours. During use, do not heat up and dry the painted nails very quickly. Due to the lack of pulsation of light, they do not harm vision and do not affect the human psyche.
Combined options
Since different types of lamps can be designed for various polymer compositions (varnishes) for professional use it is better to choose combined options. They allow you to use the device in one of two modes, changing light sources. The only nuance that you will have to fork out to purchase such a model, since at the moment it is the most expensive option for manicure lamps.
