Best UV lamp shellac: views and reviews about the producers

Lamp Shellac is slowly gaining popularity among lovers of chic manicure. After all, before being coated with shellac nails at home be sure to prepare an arsenal of specialized tools, such as a lamp is the most important. All the ladies know that without the influence of an ultraviolet LED or varnish remain liquid, and no nail polish will come of it.

But many women still do not realize what a varnish of this type, and why do we need a lamp shellac. Moscow or any other major city certainly has several lounges where you can make called manicure, absolutely not thinking about the details. But people who want to do yourself a manicure at home, it is necessary to carefully prepare what they will and this article.

What is shellac

Budding fashionistas in the first place is worth remembering that the lamp for the shellac is not suitable for conventional cosmetics. After its action is directed solely to a mixture of a standard nail varnish and gel that is called and shellac.

This mixture contains only high-quality paints. This fact is shown in the drawing simplicity, the rich hues, as well as durability and strength. All of these benefits are available in every bottle named funds. In addition, a varnish of this type not only gives a bright color, but also strengthens the nail plates supporting their strength and healthy state.

There are also some special dignity, by which is gaining popularity not only the means but also the lamp for shellac. Among them:

• ease of operation - must be applied lacquer standard flat brush that allows to make smoother layer and before application of the nails do not need to handle the additional means;
• maximum resistance - any shellac will not go nail within two weeks after application for any work on it will not appear different scratches and so on;
• simple removal - unlike other modern lacquers, this type is removed almost immediately if you use a special liquid, which can be purchased together with the very shellac.

What is the Lamp

Lamp shellac is used to polymerize, i.e., drying, but to obtain a good result initially be applied the correct application technique. There are two types of lamps:

1. UV lamp. The drying rate it no more than a couple of minutes, there is a possibility of replacing the lamps, and the cost is acceptable to all.
2. LED-lamp. The polymerization rate is about 20 seconds, but in such lamps is not possible to replace the LEDs and the cost is much higher UV lamps.

From the outset, the ultraviolet lamps used increasingly popular, because they had a lot of advantages. Therefore, they should be considered in more detail.

Types of UV lamps

UV lamp for shellac can only be of two types:

1. Power: 9 watts. Most of these models have a timer through which you can not pinpoint the time alone and not constantly glancing at the clock. Another advantage is the low cost, acceptable to all buyers. Yet UV lamp shellac 9 watts is more suitable for beginners who have not yet too familiar with this coating and are ready to pay a lot of time experimenting.
2. Power: 36 Watt. Compared with the previous version, drying time required is much less. The cost of such models, of course, a little higher, but they are all equipped with a timer, which can be independently set the right time. By the way, the 36-watt bulb for shellac (which she can be seen in the photo in the article), provides the ability to remove and replace blown bulbs and is suitable not only for a manicure, but for a pedicure.

Tips for Choosing

Really good lamps for shellac inexpensive to buy, of course, possible, but they will have to look for very long. To begin to get acquainted with the recommendations given by experts and experienced users.

As already mentioned above, the UV lamps are leading, as the radiation is able to quickly and efficiently to dry completely all kinds of gel varnish, while for LED-lamps have to look for a special nail polish.

If the buyer plans to take the dryer with them to travel, it is best to consider the options with the presence of the handle, so that it was more convenient to carry. A good solution would be to model with a timer that can be set at 10, 90, 120 and 180 seconds.

Professionals working in nail salons and having a lot of experience, it is recommended to choose the mirror inside the bulb, which will contribute to a higher depth of cure. Moreover, in their reviews, is ideal for this model, where the bottom extends to simplify the procedure for self care device.

With regard to the appearance of specific advice not, as in this case, each buyer decides for himself what kind of design it nicer to see while drying. Modern manufacturers have marketed lamps of different shapes and colors, so everyone can find a suitable model among this diversity.

In order not to be trapped and not to throw good money after bad, acquire instruments best on official websites or in specialized stores. There you can find not only the device itself, but also a whole set of shellac with a lamp.

Most people who save on everything, casually looking at a couple of announcements about cheap lamps immediately buy them, but in most cases are low-quality goods, which do not operate more than two weeks. So hurry up and shop from dubious vendors are not worth it.

Reviews of the leading manufacturers of

Professionals in their field, tend to choose the US production (OPI, Gelish, CND, Harmony). These brands make products that focuses exclusively on the use in beauty salons. Such goods are prestigious and modern, have the best quality and, accordingly, have a relatively high cost. Reviews of these manufacturers are very positive, as their products are doing their job and serve the maximum quality for a long time.

As for salon and home use suitable and amateur lamps that produce the Russian-Chinese firms. Among them: JessNail, Planet Nails, RuNail, Polaris. Basically, they pay attention to novice master, who only appear the first customers. Consumer reviews indicate that these brands produce high quality products with nice design and maximum comfort in use.

The best lamp for shellac

To date, the incomparable leader of a lamp CND UV LAMP 36W. Its average price is around 12 thousand rubles. The only drawback, which often mark the buyers is a lot of fakes in Russia and other countries. As for the rest, it is full of advantages, including:

• high-quality assembly;
• flexibility (excellent dry all materials);
• Lamp sold in a set, you have to change is extremely rare;
• multifunctionality;
• a beautiful human eye protection from radiation.

According to the reviews, this model features a prestigious and serious appearance. The user can select a drying time or put a timer. People using the CND UV LAMP 36W in beauty salons, argue that the bulb is kept about a half year continuous operation.

Complete sets for shellac

Those wishing to work from home are perfect kits (shellac with a lamp). Inexpensive and can be purchased in any city, but these options usually take newcomers to become familiar with the basics of shellac manicure. A more experienced masters have chosen more expensive sets.

In any case, each set is equipped with all necessary materials and accessories that allow you to:

• significantly save money and time visiting parlors;
• to remove irregularities in using orange sticks present in each set;
• to change the tone lacquer at any time with little effort.

Starting

The simplest set of shellac with a lamp - a starter. They often use novice master, working at home and have not too many customers. It includes not only the lamp and shellac, but also a base and top coat.

Each element of the set has a high quality, and therefore suitable for use by professionals.

Basic

This set is sometimes also known as the start, because it includes all of the same components. Typically, kits for beginners not include special components that protect the nail surface from damage and increase the strength of the coating. In any basic set is required to present the following items:

• lamp of any power;
• two finishes - the base and top;
• base and hardener;
• monophonic shellac;
• a few orange sticks;
• a small cloth;
• buff (nail file for polishing).

These sets are purchased for exploring the shellac. Even if the paint is not suitable in color, the losses will not be too serious, as a set of cost is not high.

Professional

The best and most expensive is a professional set, which includes absolutely all the tools you need experienced. The use of this kit will help make the most resistant coating, and conduct procedures easier.

So, are present in a professional set:

• UV Lamp maximum power;
• about 10 shellac colors;
• foil and nail polish remover;
• orange sticks;
• a few napkins;
• degreaser required in the preparation of nails for the application framework;
• primer creates an even layer;
• framework;
• transparent fixer;
• buff.

For beginners and enthusiasts to purchase a kit is not recommended. Despite the fact that the expiration of varnishes large enough period, the beginner master just can not use them for the proposed appointment time.