Gel nail lamps: UV vs LED?

Do you often get a lot of questions about the lamps used in manicure? After all we have talked about the gel application, we should also be clarified with the lamps. Because if you don’t have curing down it doesn’t matter how awesome your application and your nail are, it’s all going to come off. And we definitely don’t want that for ourselves or our clients.

• The first question is: What's the difference?

Here is a picture of a traditional UV lamp. It’s probably the most common that you’ll see especially if you’re just starting out or if you’re looking for a cheap type of lamp. This is the very original one. What a traditional UV lamp really is, is a CFL UV lamp CFL means compact fluorescent. And there is also CCFL which means cool cathode or cool compact. And the fluorescent bulbs in it are what makes it work. This fluorescent light bulb emits a portion of the spectrum of UV light. So with this, you can cure the gels. This lamp was usually used about ten years ago.

But now days, LED has completely taken over. It has a different type of light bulb inside. And LED stands for light emitting diode. You may find some of the LED bulbs have different colors, some are yellow some are transparent. That’s because they have different style of dome over the bulb to spread the light and also to protect the bulbs.

And what important is this is also UV lamp. So you can see the difference, CFL lamps and LED lamps are both UV lamps but with different bulbs. And they both cure gel polish.

• So why are CFL lamps are replaced by LED lamps?

1. LED UV lamps are able to emit the full spectrum of light needed to cure both traditional gels and the newer LED formulas and so they can cure all the gels. So you don’t need to replace the bulbs to cure specific gels. And you can expect it to last five years or more and it almost never lose power.

2. You don’t need to replace the bulbs in LED lamps.

The bulbs in CFL lamps usually need to be changed after six months, because they lose their ability to cure. And LED lamps don’t have that problem.

  3. LED lamps take less time to cure the gels.

How do we choose the right UV nail lamp:

In the past CFL lamps could take up to five minutes to cure traditional gels. But LED lamps with that focus very high penetrating type of light that’s going into the gel, they only need up to 1 minute to cure the gels. So LED lamps not only do faster but also better job.

But because LED lamps doesn’t glow as much as CFL lamps. It’s very focused. So you have to ensure that the number of LED bulbs to be more but also arranged properly, even on the sides. 

• what wattage led lamp do i need for gel nails?

About 36 watts.

the wattage of lamps is divided into 9 watts, 18 watts, 36 watts, 42 watts, the higher the wattage nail hardening speed is faster, but you need to check the relevant information before using.

The light of the nail lamp belongs to the long-wave ultraviolet light, generally does not produce serious damage to the skin, but it does make the skin tanned, aging.

Although it is harmless to take a short time to cure, you should always pay attention to the maintenance of your hands. It is best to apply sunscreen and then do your manicure

Choose high-quality Nail Gel to last, and it will not hurt the nails and leave no pigment. It is recommended to apply a base coat to protect the nails before applying color Nail polish, then apply color Nail polish, and finally apply a layer of protective Nail polish. Top coat, so that it can protect the nails, but also can protect the nail color.

• How to use Color Nail Gel safely?

• Why do girl like to buy and use Nail polish?

• How to apply top coat correctly?

How to use Color Nail Gel safely?

1. Look carefully at the description of cosmetic ingredients: You can check the label of the ingredient content on the package, including methanol, benzene, lead, pigment, etc. Try to choose well-known brands, and do not buy products that are not available in roadside stores.

   
   

2. Choose Nail polish by smell: Especially for women with allergies, the rashes caused by Nail polish allergy are usually not on the fingers or toes, but spread on the lips, neck, eyelids and ears.

   
   

3. Apply as little as possible: Do not modify or apply nails in different patterns. Nail polish should not be used as a daily necessities. The interval between two consecutive uses is preferably more than a week.

   
   

4. Avoid direct contact with food with hands painted with Nail polish: especially fried foods that easily dissolve the chemical components in Nail polish. Both Nail polish and Nail polish remover are powerful organic solvents, and long-term exposure may also cause cumulative poisoning to the liver and kidneys. Pregnant women should also avoid Nail polish.

Why do girl like to buy and use Nail polish?

Nail polish

Nail polish is a simple accessory that can transform your entire look and which you can vary to suit your outfit and your mood. Sparkly, shimmer, nude-coloured, bright and colourful, matte or glossy polish? In our range you’ll find everything you need for nail paint, nail decoration and nail care. Depend’s Nail polish is made in Sweden, in Halmstad to be exact, and is pioneering in its choice of ingredients. It provides even coverage, a high shine and long-lasting wear. To extend the life of applied polish, it’s important to do the groundwork, by which we mean nail care, so it lasts longer and does not chip.

How to apply top coat correctly?

The role of the top coat is to protect the color of the Nail polish, so that the color can not be rubbed off, and the nails will become very shiny. The coating method is the same as the base coating method.

When finally removing Nail polish, don't use your hands to buckle, don't scrape with nail clippers, it will damage the nails, you can use Nail polish remover products.

For more information about Nail Gel, please contact Shanghai Young Beauty Cosmetics Co.,Ltd. has committed to providing the increasing of Nail Gel and make them more effective, reliable, and consistent.

Prime your nails before applying nail polish. In addition to remove grease or cream around and at the base of your nails, apply a protective layer to your nails. Shake the nail polish before applying nail polish to make the color in the bottle as uniform as possible.

• How to match black nail polish?

• What color nail polish would you choose?

• What is the method of applying nail polish?

How to match black nail polish?

Usually people think that black goes well with almost all colors. True, that's mostly true for clothes and shoes, but black nail polish isn't everything.

The trick: When you're in gold and silver clothes, black nail polish is an excellent choice. In fact, it is a simple comparison method. Other places are very dazzling, and the pressure of the fingertips can make people look calmer.

For a simple outfit, choose gold flats, a white or dark brown top, and black skinny jeans. The colors of other accessories can be freely chosen. Black nail polish and any gold on the body can form a strong contrast, and can set off the gold especially shiny.

What color nail polish would you choose?

1. Lovely pink - pink and tender pink is always the representative color of kawaii and is most popular with beautiful girls. Bright pink, lively and elegant, neither glamorous nor mediocre, it can instantly enhance your sweetness when you apply it on your fingertips.

   
   

2. Pink purple - romantic lavender from Provence, if you want to be a mysterious fashion girl, don't miss this secret weapon, the light pink purple and transparent luster will highlight your flawless skin.

   
   

3. Metallic gray - low-key dark gray seems to be popular for several seasons, until now, dark gray has changed the previous concentration, adding a little metallic luster, low-key revealing luxurious charm, if applied on the fingertips, Rich and pure nail polish shades create subtle shadows and highlights, adding depth and mystery to fingertips.

What is the method of wiping nail polish?

1. Apply an appropriate amount of nail polish on the base coat.

   
   

2. The nail polish is first rubbed on the fingertips in the center of the nail polish to avoid touching and falling off

   
   

3. Open the pulp from the center of the nail polish and apply it from the base of the finger to the tip of the finger

   
   

4. Divide the nail surface into thirds and apply one side first

   
   

5. Then fill up the other side and apply a second coat of nail polish

   
   

6. If the nail polish is accidentally applied and overflows the nail area, use a cotton swab to dab it with light water and carefully wipe it off

   
   

7. Apply a coat of clear, quick-drying top coat.

Unna was born to be a color expert. We have a full color collection of 900 colors for you to choose from and match. unna's colors are inspired by many sources, such as "Ultramarine", which is derived from lapis lazuli. Carmine, for example, is extracted from cochineal. We also look for inspiration from the paintings of artists, such as our Prussian blue, etc.

gel polish vs regular polish

Regular nail polish: been used for a hundred years. Easy, and affordable.

Gel polish: been used for around 40 years and with some amazing features. Yet it is little high maintenance.

Well, which one is better? How do I choose them?

Regular nail polish:

For starters cost and supplies are very different, for regular nail polish, you don’t really need that much. You need a cuticle stick to push your cuticles back. You need a good file to be able to buff the natural nail and then another file to smooth it. Then you need a little bit of oil to get rid of the dust. Then you can wash your hands. Then you need a base coat, coat of color and a top coat. Finally you are gonna need some time to let it dry.

And as for gel polish, 

It’s basically the same. But you need a compatible lamp that go with the gel polish.

Both polishes begin with pushing back the cuticle. Both applications also require some filing to prep. And oil goes on before nail polish application. But gel polish need more complicated preparation on nails. And that is what makes it last. And after applying the base coat, here comes the biggest advantages for gel polish, the lamp. While regular nail polish are applied, you must to wait for it to dry. It may take 3 to 5 minutes or even more. But for gel polish, when you put your hand in the lamp ,you know between 30 to 60 seconds, It’s completely cured. And that's how you can recover the time you lost in the preparation phase.

Advantages and disadvantages:

And another cool thing about gel is it doesn’t dry as you apply and it also self levels. These are some amazing features that rugular nail polish doesn't have. And It’s going to last at least two weeks on natural nails

But when it comes to remove the nail polish gel polish could get little more tricky. And for regular nail polish, you just need to get yourself some nail polish remover and take some time to wipe it off.

To remove gel polish, you need to first use a nail drill machine to sand it, then continue sanding it with a file, and finally wrap your nail with a nail remover pack. This can take up to 15 minutes or more. But to protect you natural nails, you have no choice.

So here is the conclusion. 

It isn’t a matter of either or it’s just a matter of what service and what type of nail and durability and cost and time of service you are looking for.

unnanail, not only produce UV nail polish, but also always improving our regular nail polish. We can provide you with not only custom packaging, but even custom formulations. I hope today's sharing is helpful to you. Also, if you are interested in our products please visit our website!

how to remove gel nail polish safe and quick

Gel manicure are all the rage right now. Everybody loves gel nail polish, but you’re probably removing your gel nail polish the wrong way. So today we are going to learn the right way to do it. And you can do it yourself at home.

The first way to do it , you need to prepare the tools that you need to accomplish this task.

 1: Cotton balls

2: Acetone

3: Nail groomer

4: Aluminum foil

• Step 1: take 1 cotton ball, this is going to remove all of your gel polish from both hands. You can break it up to tiny pieces and what you’re going to make sure you do is you divide them into 10 separate little pieces for each nail. The cotton don’t need to be very thick beacuse you need to dip them into your acetone.

  
  

• Step 2: once it’s completely saturated, put the saturated cotton ball onto the top of your nail bed and you want to make sure that you are not wrapping your entire finger with the cotton ball. This will dry out your cuticles and your nails, which is not good.

  
  

• Step 3: take a small piece of aluminum foil and wrap the nail. This will create a heat conducting type of mechanism and help acetone completely goes through the gel polish. After five minutes, you can check if the gel are peeling. If your gel nails has only been on your nails for about a week, you need to wait little more longer, about ten minutes.

• Step 4: after five to ten minutes, take off the aluminum foil. If you see the gel polish actually peeling up off of your nail,them you are ready for the next step. Take your nail groomer or a wooden stick, and start to push off the gel polish very very gently. Starting at your cuticle and ending at your tip. If you do it backwards and start at the tip, you will risk severely damaging your nail, which completely contradicts the whole purpose of removing your gel polish correctly

  
  

• Step 5：after you remove all of your gel polish, you want to take one more cotton ball, and dip it in some acetone. Then swipe over your nail lightly to get rid of any excess polish that is left over. And finally, you may find your cuticles are a little bit dry. All you need is a bit of cuticle oil and even a moisturizer. Then your nails are good to go.
  

Now you know the right way to remove your gel manicure without sanding down your polish or peeling it off.

And sometimes, if the acetone doesn’t work very well, you need to start your process with buffing the gel polish. The more you can take off with the file the less time you are going to spend on soaking.

Make sure you don’t buff your natural nail, because that will cause serious damage to your nails.

Regarding the tools, you can improvise. You don't necessarily have to use aluminum foil, plastic wrap can work just as well.

If you do not want to spend too much time on this. You may also choose not to use cotton balls. Take some Acetone in a cup and sand the surface of your gel polish slightly. You can then dip five fingers into the acetone. This is very unfriendly to your cuticle and the skin of your fingers, but you can remove the nail polish very easily.

We recommend that you stock up some nail removal packs around the house. It is very convenient. All you need to do is peel off the package, cover the surface of your nails with the cotton side, and stick it on your finger. 5 to 10 minutes later, you can easily remove your nail polish.

Hardener, as the name implies, is a kind of UV gel that increases the firmness. But this is just a simple literal understanding, hardener's function and use can be more than you think. Today we'll get to know what hardener really is.

• Reinforcing nails

  
  

First of all, when our nails become thin and soft for some reasons, you can apply a layer of hardener after the base coat. This way the overall hardness and toughness of the nail is improved. This prevents the nail from breaking frequently and we can easily retain the length of the nail as you wish.

Also, this layer of hardener fills in the little pits on the surface of the nail. The next time you apply a color gel, you can easily apply it evenly and more flatly.

Also, by applying the hardener in the middle of the color gel and the top coat, the color gel will be better protected and will stay on the nail longer.

• For fixing small decorations

In addition to the above uses, when you want to put small decorations on the nail surface, such as: irregular size sequins, shell pieces, laser paper, etc., you can use hardener to fix it. Compared to the thinner top coat or thicker builder gel, the consistency of hardener is moderate, easy to operate, fast and convenient.

After applying these decorations and sequins, there will be a lot of uneven areas on the surface of the nail, which cannot be completely filled with the top coat only. It's too sticky and slow to use builder gel. So a moderate viscosity reinforcement glue can cover the raised unevenness, but also easy and fast to apply, and if there is still unevenness, you can also sand it with a sanding strip.

• Blooming effect

When you need to use a certain transparent color and do not have it by your hand, you can find a similar solid color gel with hardener to adjust the transparency. Because the consistency of the hardener is similar to that of a normal color gel, it is very easy to mix it and apply it directly with a clean brush that has been cleaned up with top coat or base coat.

Finally, there is a hidden feature of the reinforcing gel, which is the color gel blooming function. We can apply a layer of hardener on the base color without curing it, and then use various techniques to make the color gel on the hardener gel surface gradually spread out, thus forming a variety of style. Very flexible and practical.

The above is an introduction to the common knowledge and use of hardener, Hope you will gain more in learning and practice.

The ingredients of ordinary Nail Polish generally consist of two categories, one is composed of solid ingredients, mainly pigments, glossy substances, etc.; the other consists of liquid solvent components, mainly acetone, ethyl acetate phthalate, formaldehyde.

• What are the colors of Nail Polish?

• What principles can be used to choose Nail Polish?

• What styles of Nail Polish are available?

What are the colors of Nail Polish?

As a cosmetic, Nail Polish will form a film after being applied to the surface of the nails, which not only protects the nails, but also has the effect of beautifying the nails. Nail Polish can be divided into different color series according to its color, such as red series, green series, purple series, etc. Different color series can be subdivided into different color numbers, such as wine red, pink and so on. Due to the differences in the cosmetic effects of different colors of Nail Polish, it is necessary to accurately evaluate the color of Nail Polish. The common method is to perform visual inspection under unified standard light source conditions or in a standard light source box.

What principles can be used to choose Nail Polish?

There are many factors to consider when choosing the right Nail Polish. Can it complement your complexion? Is it enough to go with your favorite clothes? Does it look cheap? While it's usually easy enough to answer all of these questions ourselves, we can also look to a very stylish team for nail art inspiration: fashion suits.

Learn from this group of street-style models, bloggers and cool girls. Not only do they know the most popular clothing choices, but they also have a finger on the pulse of the prettiest and most unexpected nail colors. After all, they have an eye for beauty, so it makes perfect sense that this good taste would extend to their fingertips.

What styles of Nail Polish are available?

1. Blush Nails

Blush nails are created by combining beige Nail Polish and pink, a subtle and muted shade. So subtle that it can match almost everything in your wardrobe.

2. Lilac Nails

Lilac is probably the most underrated of all the Nail Polish shades on this list, but when applied gracefully without a ton of manicure, lilac nails look beautiful, especially in spring and summer. The trick is to choose a muted lilac, almost like a lilac version of blush. It also works on most outfits, from blue to grey and pink to yellow. Try it out - you might be surprised how much you like it!

3. Classic Red Nails

Classic red nails are a timeless color that exudes femininity, confidence and overall elegance, nothing more. So no matter what you wear, rest assured that red Nail Polish is always appropriate.

For more information about Nail Polish, please contact UNNA brand, which is committed to improving Nail Polish and making it better, more reliable and consistent. The brand UNNA origins from four words: unlimited, nail, new, artist which shows the mission of the brand - Unlimited new colors are made for nail beauty artists.

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