In the colorful world of nail art, the secret to a perfect gel manicure lies in the choice of curing light. It's a tale of two technologies: LED and UV nail curing lights. Each has its own story and plays a unique role in transforming liquid polish into a stunning, long-lasting finish.

What is Nail-Curing?

Nail curing is an essential step in gel manicures where gel polish is hardened using UV or LED light. Unlike regular nail polish that air dries, gel polish requires exposure to specific wavelengths of light to initiate a chemical reaction. This process, involving a base coat followed by colour layers, each cured under the light, results in a durable, glossy finish typical of gel manicures.

UV

In the nail industry, UV lamps are essential for the curing process of gel nail polishes and treatments. These lamps emit ultraviolet light, which is necessary for the chemical reaction that transforms the liquid gel polish into a solid, durable finish. When a client receives a gel manicure, each layer of the gel – starting from the base coat, followed by the color, and finally the top coat – is painted on the nails and then cured under a UV lamp for a specific duration, usually around two to three minutes per layer. This process ensures that the gel polish hardens properly, resulting in a glossy, long-lasting manicure that is resistant to chipping and peeling. The UV lamp is a pivotal tool in gel nail services, enabling nail technicians to provide professional, high-quality, and enduring nail enhancements.

LED