Gel Nail Lamps: UV vs LED?

[@calipete]

Thank you, Liz! My eyes usually glaze over with the quasi-science spouted off on many health and beauty videos, but when you started talking LED vs. CFL and wavelengths in nm necessary for curing different gels, you had my attention. I am so pleased to finally find someone in the beauty industry who correctly explains the science in terms anyone can understand. As an engineer, this warms my heart. Specifically, you answered my question as to why so many manufacturers were claiming UV/LED when all I saw in their lamps were LEDs. You also cleared up my confusion on different types of gels and why some lamps work better than others with them. So again, THANK YOU! Keep up the good work, and keep nerding it up for people like me!

[@NailCareerEducation]

LOVE this video- very informative- you answered alot of great questions people always ask! Awesome Deep Dive - thank you LIZ 💜

[@thenaillady_4u940]

Will a 36w u/v led light cure CND Shellac , if so for how long?

[@ckevorkianxo]

Nail Career Education Awww LOVE THIS ♥️

[@melimel9265]

@@MessageinaBottles no way. Just put aluminum foil shiny side up and visible. Just needs something for light to bounce off of to get all angles. But u shouldn't throw it out. Hope it works out for you. Im not a pro or anything but I do believe this would work.

[@csees4334]

What lamp is good for acrylic?? I'm running out of videos to research. Everything talks about Gel. 😉😎

[@wioi]

@@MessageinaBottles I am certain that it is not actually 84 w at all. They just claim that to sell the lamp

[@Briana12906]

I’m totally new to the nail world and I’m only researching to do my own nails at home, not to become a nail tech or anything but I’m just amazed at how extensively knowledgable you are on these topics. It’s incredible and SO informative!!!

[@vanessachallis2159]

This may be a video from 4 years ago, but here I am in January 2023 finding this video so very useful in ansering my question on UV lamps V UV Led lamps!! ! Halleluja!! After much searching I found your video, and you have managed to answer all of my questions.....thank you very much! 💞

[@colleenasteevesbos6975]

I can't wait for you to touch on the subject of dust collectors. I have one that's a nightmare. I honestly think that I wear half the dust as does everything thing else in the 3-4 foot range. I've been trying to find the best one at an affordable price. Thank goodness I wear a mask.

[@andrew4635]

I’m almost in tears, I’m so grateful for your videos. I live in a province with no regulations on certification for nail techs, but it’s the license that soft-blocks me from buying quality gel products. There are schools and programs where I live, but I’ve heard poor things about the information they give, and it’s not feasible for me to attend anyway. But I’m smart, I know how to do research, and I’m dedicated to making sure I can give myself and others beautiful nails while also being sanitary and safe about it. I’m so grateful for these videos because advice and information from professionals who’ve been there is priceless, and not something I would otherwise have access to outside of a certification setting.

[@burritos1000]

Wow! I'm a male in early 60s and found your technical explanation about UV and LED very well put. I'm not into doing nails, BTW, but just stumbled onto this video while researching LED UV lights. I'm also an electrical engineer, so I understand about wavelength and such. I'm not sure if you mentioned it, but the wavelength differences are grouped into UVA, UVB and UVC, where my understanding is that there is no LED with UVC in existence, thus requiring the specific formula gel for LED lamps. I may not be into nails, but I have a young daughter who is starting to experiment with nails. I might see one of these lamps around the house in the near future.😄

[@KLR_FML]

This is the best rabbit hole I’ve ever been down when I begin to obsess over something 😳🤯👏🏼

[@liveandletlive7152]

Totally agree with you on investing in the best lamp you can afford.I have been down that road of getting the cheaper ones thinking it would cure any gel but I was in for some unpleasant surprises. Great video.Thank you!

[@realmojastiva5612]

Mimi Pool so which one do you recommend?

[@DragonLuver44]

Which lamp would you recommend for Polygels that are advertised on Amazon?

[@josiefernandez3715]

I would live to know as well. Not a tech. but want to do my own nails now.

[@kerrykrasniak9452]

I'm having a hard time getting my gel to cure

[@clayfeathers]

Thank you! I did nails for 20 years thru 80s and 90s. I wish we had the gel nails. So now I’m wanting to do my own and need to learn the basics. This helped so much!

[@spoookyrose4782]

Extremely informative, very in-depth tutorial. U explain everything so everyone can understand. Helped me understand why things were happening to me, why my nails weren’t curing. Great job! Great 👍 Keep it up 👏 Tyvm

[@krissynddd8642]

I totally love these videos and I am learning new tips and tricks from each one. I am not a professional but I have being doing my own gel nails for 4 1/2 years and I have a cheap drug store lamp. Can you suggest a good quality lamp that a non professional can buy?

[@cardsaremycanvas9065]

Wonderful video, you really know your stuff! I used to be a nail tech many many moons ago and used bio-sculpture, do you know them, they were strictly salons. I think they are still around anyway found one of my old lights during a clearing out and it still works! It is fluorescent wonder if it will cure some of the gel polishes. When gel polish first came out in the late 90’s it was revolutionary but I think we might have had to cure for 2 minutes but not sure about that. Thumbs were always separate and face up! My system way back then was a few hundred if memory serves!

[@reshik8364]

This was so helpful! I had no idea that all lamps were UV! I understood this well with your amazing explanation skills 😂😂 Thank you so much.

[@kaitlynrosa1572]

I just wanted to say thank you so much for putting out these educational videos! You and Susie have both really been a huge help to me as I’m learning to do my own nails, as well as my mom’s. You guys are so great!

[@Fresco272]

This video is a salvation for me. I'm just in the process of buying lamp for my GF and as somewhat technical type I was geting crazy from the amount of nonsense written everywhere. Usually nobody from sellers or people in discussions and articles really understand the most basic terms you were talking about. Especially informations about wavelenghts is lacking all the time. And all articles are full of misinformation. It drivers me crazy. Thank you for clearing all out and restoring my hope there is somebody competent in this field :-D

[@wandafuller-hillier1983]

Finally, a 'proper' explanation of the lamps!!! Thank you!!

[@cindywinger9450]

Hello Liz. I just got my first gel manucure at a salon and I am 58 years old. I was not impressed. Although shiny...it was so bumpy it's not funny and had to have clear over top. I went to a different salon after 5 days because I was so unhappy and they took those off because they were all lifting and did it again and they were lovely and smooth. I want to do this myself now and found you. I have watched several of your videos and wanted to say thankyou for sharing such great value. I am ordering my lamp and some gel today so I can start doing overlays. So excited that people like you are here to help us on this journey. Loving your videos. Thank you so much.

[@mookzmom]

Another great one, Liz! Again, I'm not a nail tech, but am so interested in the whys and hows of things. Your tutorial on the application of base coat has REALLY made a difference for me in the length of time my own polygel manis last! My prep has improved 100%, so that my natural nail is suffering much less damage in the process too. Thank you so much for all you do! I had recently heard that UV LED lamps were "basically the same thing", but your explanation is so much better! Thank you! (also, I LOVE that you love Simons cat. lol)

[@Nothing2chere1]

Omg!! So glad I clicked on your video! I needed this education!! Thanks for your hard work and research.

[@Msrosy145]

My first uv/led lamp was 24 watt which never cured properly. Now I just got a new uv/led 80 watt and it’s perfect. Cure and shine. I’m so happy. Thank you

[@svssyzoey]

i have a 24W/48W uv/led lamp🤔. i am having issues with curing. where did you get your new one?

[@motivationelite2011]

What kind did you get?

[@floridagirl386]

I have a 6watt portable that works great. I do my nails while my husband drives to jobsites lol...

[@sarah300c1]

I just bought a 48 watt and it sucks 😥

[@vicki0145]

Thank you Liz for a brilliant video, how you managed to speak so fluently, and with such knowledge, without once looking down at pre written notes has astounded me. A very very interesting video, I'll be watching it over and over again because your clear and concise explanations are so very valuable, especially for the newbies, and us oldies lol - I'm 75 and still working every day, I love it and have been a nail tech for 30+yrs and a teacher for about 15yrs, yet you told me things I didn't know BUT should have. Thank you, a great great video. Warm regards from across the pond Xv

[@TheNailHub]

Thank you so much Vicki! Cheers!

[@luisavieira3798]

@@TheNailHub what is the brand of the best light?thanks

[@AllstarQuestieNBF]

Wow, this video was so informative. You explained things I didn't know I should even be asking! Thank you so much for this video ❤

[@amezfires9247]

Liz, thank you so much for this video, as well as taking the time to do this series of nail fundamentals. You are an amazing teacher, & these videos have clarified many of the issues that I've been having or just didn't know. Your passion for all things nail related really shows, & I greatly appreciate the informative & concise manner in which you share your knowledge! ♥️

[@AshleyGriffyn]

* -me trying to figure out what gel nail polish lamp to get on amazon without knowing shit about nails- * 👁👄👁❓❔❓

[@stroxer]

Literally me

[@melimel9265]

I list bought 1 for 6 bucks that works fine. But its my portable one thats has USB to use with battery saver block thing. Bit it's 36 watts not the little 9 watt ones. Lol. I have 3 others as well that all work fine for years and have never spent over 15$ on any one of them.

[@SusiesTips]

Me too 😅

[@timothyho95]

Daaaamn right im becoming a smarter nail tech because of your educational videos!! Thank you once again! Answered so many questions i had!

[@michellec2447]

I just love you. I appreciate the in-depth chemistry information. It just makes me so happy and revived to be able to understand the facts. Thank you Liz. For a licensed cosmetologist that is also a busy mother and wife, I don’t have the time or extra money to attend classes that provide information such as this. Now that I fully understand this information on lamps, I’m going to send back my $25 Amazon lamp I just got and save up for that Kokoist lamp!!! Lol. Yay thank you again!

[@wioi]

To be completely honest, she is a Kokoist distributor, so of course she has to tell everyone how awesome these are to sell them. A 25 dollar lamp does cure as well. I never had any uncured products with the cheaper lamps! Never

[@emilyc8983]

@@wioi omg, this is a rotten comment. She sells more than just kokoist and she's not telling you that your gels won't cure in a $25 lamp, she very clearly explained the difference, you apparently just didn't watch the video.

[@wewiveslifechats5157]

Excellent video, I love how intelligent you are, but still able to speak in lament terms to your audience. Excellent!

[@GayeSoyer]

Hello, this video was so helpful, thank you 🙌🏼🥰 But I’m also curious about Watt difference about lights 🤔

[@colleenasteevesbos6975]

Good grief! I really learned so much on lamps. Not only to cure but to dry. Thank you so much for this tutorial.

[@lindamcarthur1407]

This video has been very informative. One smart lady. this helped me to figure out which lamp id prefer. Which one is the safest also.

[@tash8193]

I was thinking about purchasing a cheap lamp but I'm now going to make sure I invest in proper equipment because you've taught me the difference. Thank you :) Great video

[@windyridge95]

Love your little collection in the background. Love these videos. Thank you!

[@mookzmom]

I love the background, and also her T shirt. Not sure what it is, but I kind of want one. lol

[@elliej1405]

Hi Becky, I have several different brands or gel polishes and my lamp is not from either brand. So as long as you have a good (not expensive and i have both a cheaper one i started with which i still love but small and an expensive one) and work for every polish. As long as you do the 1min or so cure. I at times cure longer. Good luck.

[@KingsMom831]

I am so grateful to have access to this channel. It’s literally like THE most comprehensive “HUB” for all things nails🙏🏼😁

[@PenneyP1286]

Thank you for posting this:) 💜 Your depth of knowledge speaks to your investment in your craft as an educator :)

[@childofthehealer23]

Thank you so so so so so much for this video! I’ve fairly new to the diy nail scene because of the CoViD19 closings of businesses in my area and I have been hesitant to buy a nail lamp because I didn’t know much about them and didn’t want to buy lamp after lamp after lamp and not have success with my UV gels. Your video was so informative and was exactly what I needed! You’re so smart and I can’t wait to try the in-out-upside down with my sisters when I finally decide on a lamp! I didn’t even know they had hybrids! Liz you’re amazing and I can’t wait to explore the rest of your fundamental playlist! Much love! -Rozelyn

[@en8907]

I love the level of detail in this video answering all my questions about the different type of lamps. thank you for this video

[@donnas4553]

Excellent and informative class. Looking forward to more. Good job!

[@Alx0713]

Liz, what difference does the number of Watts make on a UV or LED light? (I see some nail lamps that say "36 watt, or 12watt...etc, but I'm not sure what that means 🤔😅☺️)...I'm a beginner in the gel and acrylic world☺️😅...this video was very helpful and informative ☺️👍🏼you've got yourself a new subscriber & student 😊😉🤟🏼

[@Danellr007]

Many brands will say that you need to use 'Their' lamp, how true is this. If you have a quality lamp that is the full spectrum of light for curing, won't it cure most gels on the market. Thank you for another informative video, and all your hard work.

[@TheNailHub]

Check out my gel polish issues video. I address how you can check if a lamp works for a particular gel. The main challenge for gel manufacturers is that they want to give their customers a guarantee on the products that they purchase. They also, for liability reasons, want to make sure that the customer who is using the gel does not have any negative interactions with it. Because of this, manufacturers identify a lamp that work with their line, test it, private label it, and then ask their customers to stick with that because it's the only tested and proven lamp that they for sure know works with their gel. That doesn't mean there aren't other lamps that will work with their gel, it just means that's the only lamp that the manufacturer of the gel has tested to go with their line. In general terms, it is easiest for a nail tech to just use the lamp that goes with their line of products, however, that is not realistic because most nail techs use more than one brand of product so in my mind it's better to find a very high-powered lamp that will cure all your products even if that means running the possible risk of side effects from over-curing (like potential brittleness, yellowing or premature product breakdown...which I've actually never experienced). There's a lot of good and valid points on both sides of this discussion but the truth is nail techs need to just realize the moment they venture outside of their product line that's their option, but they just have to take accountability for anything that comes their way as the manufacturer can't possibly test every lamp with their gel and it really isn't their responsibility to do so. I think of it like aftermarket parts for a car. You can deck out your car with as much cool stuff as you want like rims, lights, wraps etc, but if one of those things fails or ends up damaging another part of your vehicle you can't go back to the manufacturer of your vehicle and say "hey the wheels I bought (that you don't sell) broke my car"...

[@beemun2936]

Phenomenal information, you explained everything quite scientifically but also in layman's terms. Great job, loved this video!!!!

[@agatheetheranythingthatcou2669]

Thank you! You have no idea how much your helping me. It's unbelievable even to me. Your a fantastic teacher, and I appreciate you and your knowledge .

[@Dama8D]

I am so so so glad I saw this video!! Today I was in the market for a professional grade lamp and decided at the last min to do some research in KZbin to help me select a good lamp. Learning all the detailed info you explain in your video helped me select a great lamp! I just purchased the KOKOIST lamp :) so excited because I’m sure this will speed up curing time on my nail services! As a beginner this will help me speed up my service time!! So so excited! Thank you! And btw your makeup is always flawless!

[@emsk260]

These videos and series are the most informative with the best information out of all nail videos on KZbin; I watch a lot of nail videos so I know! So I thank you so much for all of this, it’s been transformative for me as many of my gel issues have been fixed from following your tips! One question - what about lamp wattage? Does that make any difference? It seems all the high end lamps have higher wattage?

[@TheNailHub]

With LED lamps the wattage usually refers to the number of LEDs inside. Most LEDs are 1-3W each so more Wattage means more LEDs. It does not necessarily mean the LEDs are stronger. It just means there are more of them, but more LEDs means more UV light which in general means better curing.

[@charlottecrook3903]

First time I’ve watched one of your videos. Amazing. I’ve been trying to figure out the difference between led & uv. Now I know my lamp is led. Loved the science and my daughter loves your pop vinyls. Definitely subscribing

[@brittneyt355]

I know this is off topic but you look like Paige from charmed and this was a great video!

[@micheleann1737]

I am so glad I watched this video. I had so many issues last time I did gel polish and now I know that it was because I must not have aligned my fingers with the led bulbs.

[@anaivh0128]

8:27 Nanometers measure length. On the electromagnetic spectrum it would measure wavelength(not same as freq.) of the photon emitted, frequency is expressed in Hertz (Hz). Enjoy your vids liz and thank you for making you knowledge public. c:

[@toolestips8682]

I'm still using my old Thermal Spa lamp from when I went to nail school 10 years ago. It's only been for personal use and I'm sure I'll be replacing it soon, but it's still going lol Thanks for your great video!

[@asiabadd3731]

Is it hybrid and do 25:42 it cure any type of gel polish?

[@honeycovecreations5013]

Worth all 37 minutes and 38 seconds!! MAY ALL YOUR CLIENTS TIP YOU HUGELY!! Thank you!

[@marionmeyer9010]

Liz you surely are the master of your craft,I'm surprised that your not a Surgeon Specialist - what I would like to know is all about natural nails - can you use the curing lamp for ordinary nail polish and maybe put a clear soak off jell coat on top ???

[@DLee1923]

Thanks for the info ! I was just looking looking into purchasing a curing lamp for my daughter, ran up against the " UV/LED MIXED VERSIONS", so I went searching for answers. I believe I learned a lot ! But with everything out there, (even more since your video release) I'm still a bit befuddled as to what to purchase. LOL Thanks for the video !! 😊💕

[@TheNailHub]

Here's a link to one that I have vetted and is affordable for DIYers www.thenailhub.com/collections/diy/products/pro-nail-hybrid-uv-led-nail-lamp

[@glendaeaton1193]

Liz, I loved watching this video! You have such a lovely way of explaining things. Really informative . Thank you Glenda 🇬🇧

[@negarahmadi7304]

Hey lovely Liz. Thanks first for all the hard work. Just wanted to know that what should we respond when client asks about the uv light damage on their skin? Is it safe to have their nails done regularly? Thanks again xx

[@rachelduggan6055]

I have a lamp that is led and uv ( bought before I watched nail hub videos) question is when using hard gel to sculpt and build nails, why do the nail get hot with a thick layer? In your videos you do a thick layer and its fine. Your videos are sooooooo informative and have learnt a lot. Thanks

[@ImperfectPlans]

Im 26 minutes in and oh my goodness this is the most amazing video!!! thank you for sharing!

[@loukalicious]

Thanks for making me into a smart nailtech!

[@aknuk2]

I am so glad to have watched this video! Science is so fun for me and of course pretty things. I'm so glad they can go together!! I'm so excited that I made a good lamp decision and when I upgrade, I know exactly what I'm looking for. Ty!

[@karinepilon6345]

Hello Liz! when you ask the client to take their hand out of the lamp, rotate hand upside down, rotate upright and replace hand in the lamp again, how many times should this be done? and i assume the curing time is ajusted accordingly? confused!! I really appreciate your videos! Thank you!

[@TheNailHub]

They should keep doing that until the timer goes off. Then you can either do a full cure or if you're like me and you work on one finger on one hand at a time then just keep going. All the fingers will end up getting cured fully by the time you finish the thumbs.

[@Alison-candipop]

Hi again. Ive been watching your vids over and over as im trying to fully understand. This video is amazing. Can you please tell me where the watts comes in? My lamp states 48w thank you again.

[@hoangvu3121]

Thank you again! Really educational video!!! I always have a misconception about UV and LED. And I don’t use the term “bake” or “cure” with my client. I usually use “cook” 😂

[@sadiepeterson1756]

Super educated, and from what I know right on. Love how your brain works! Great video.

[@dianafene]

Thank you Liz. I love your video and I love you. You're an angel💖👼

[@Mr502hollywood]

"LED & UV" refers to the type of light bulb, and the spectrum of light used. Not using the terms interchangeably. Great video! Love and Light from San Francisco!

[@meesh62]

Liz, I have a couple questions 1). your opinion on metal base vs plastic base 2). I have seen lamps with a purple light, clear light and even a pinkish light...when on. What is the difference with those 3 color lights when on and which one is recommended and why? tia

[@sandravella3198]

Very informative!! Thank you!! I will definately take this knowledge on my next purchase.😊

[@sunnycharacter]

Super helpful lesson in lamps! I love my hybrid but wish I’d seen this before I started experimenting on different types. Thanks!

[@totukimou]

I have a CFL lamp, for three years and I don't want to change it. I don't have any problems with this kind of lamps, but ones every year I'm changing the bulbs just to be sure.

[@helena_kizz]

I have no words... I just love you! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@xiliati]

Super helpful and informative thank you! Do you have a particular way of figuring out/remembering the cure time of different brands?

[@carrieknoth4346]

You're good. I feel like I'm in a college course for nails. Great teaching skills.

[@minoliponweera1688]

Thanks 🙏 u explained very well and got to know soo much about lamps and stuff…. 💅

[@thehussynexgen]

Great tutorial, it’s like a science lesson. I’m not a nail professional but I understood everything said. 👍

[@pamelatorres4548]

This May be a silly question but here I go.. Is there a healthier lamp?? A healthier way to cure gel?? I love gel.. starting to look into trying to do my own nails.. my nail tech is always pushing powder on me saying powder was healthier than gel.. Do these lamps cause health issues?? I honestly trust your response more than google..

[@midlifemikey2913]

Your videos are immensely informative!! Thank you so much for posting these!

[@GenXGlam]

This video made me look at the bulbs on my lamp. Lol thank you! Xoxo

[@islandvibes8459]

Can you recommend brands of the hybrid uv led lamps?

[@tonigirl5448]

Thank you love love love your videos for sharing your knowledge. I've learned so much from your video!! You're excellent the way you exain and very thorough. You're the BEST!🥰

[@Lovebug_1022]

Thank you so much for your very informative video. I wish that I had seen it before I had brought the CFL lamp back in the summer.

[@saradang5802]

thank you very much for sharing what you know, you have been more informative then my nail educator. You rock

[@Chafalota]

I LOVE THESE VIDEOS THAT YOU HAVE BEEN MAKING BECAUSE THEY ARE VERY INFORMATIVE !!! THANK YOU. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE MIRROR REFLECTION THEY HAVE INSIDE AND THE ONE'S THAT DO NOT HAVE THE REFLECTION ?

[@TheNailHub]

If there's no reflection then the light is not able to bounce around and hit different areas. I highly recommend a lamp with a reflective interior. It improves curing.

[@nkipmo1154]

I appreciate how through this is! Very scientific! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@kenniamorales7657]

I love all your videos. They are so informative!

[@MVPNaildesigns]

This was great I love it....get educational...very thankful...would love to see more

[@annmariegrant4037]

Pardon me for being distracted by LIL TINY SNAPE IN THE BACKGROUND *AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH* Also love the shirt! Thanks for such a concise, informative video as always. Just made my first purchse from your store ^_^ Can't wait to start doing my own nails.

[@kb9847]

Best video I've seen about this. New Sub here. :) The only thing I"m confused on now is the Watts. I just bought an 84 W lamp. I hope that's good. :)

[@KellieB]

Do wattage make a different? I'm fixing to buy new 108W LED lamp is this wattage good?

[@sharicampbell9068]

Excellent topic! Thank you for sharing! I have shared you on my website so that other nail techs will find this! ☺

[@ScrappinwithSabrina]

Your videos are so very helpful, thank you! I have a desk lamp that is an OttLite LED desk lamp. It has three settings...for daylight, bright light and a yellow light. Should I be concerned about it “curing” my gel polish? I use the brush on Akzenz Luxio soak off gel. Thank you!

[@TheNailHub]

No it should be fine as it doesn't emit UV light. Daylight just refers to the temperature or color of the light (measured in Kelvin).

[@Sunnbuzz]

@the Nail hub Omg I need to apologize ahead of myself lol, I saw the title of this video and my heart dropped I thought you were serious and I thought well that's it there's no hope for the nail community lol . I'm an admin of a large nail group on Facebook and sadly I cannot tell you how many people argue with me that its either UV or LED lamps even though I try to explain that they are making no sense. I love to share knowledge with people but ultimately I find people don't want to learn, great video tho

[@brandyfearrington9344]

I think part of the problem, at least from a beginner or new gel standpoint is: products have on them; UV cure time....and LED cure time.... and lamps say UV LED. So its confusing. And as a beginner your hear, cure per manufacturer. But they dont understand 1) it is actually uv just led bulbs and 2) are confused by do we cure by the Led time or uv time per manufacturer. I myself had researched and watched TONS of YT videos for over 6months, for right supplies and tips. There is a lot of info out there but not specified info on the each and every one of the products. So a person might feel justified by saying a comment like that but its only because they are not well informed enough, and what they had researched told them that. I really do appreciate those people out there who are patient and do have to constantly repeat themselves. I applaude all of you.. Because it does help. It makes them come back for more help.

[@lauragreene2001]

I appreciate this, but I'm still lost on which product to buy. I get the qualities needed in a lamp, but there was no recommendation on which products provide all these qualities needed. What terminology should we look for when shopping for a light? How will I know if it's full spectrum?? This is a situation where I'm left with more questions than answers.

[@sylviamaclellan5708]

I’m in the process of purchasing a vu/led lamp, can you suggest the best lamp and gels to go with it? Thank you 😊

[@kinverlynmontanogonzalez2418]

Podrias hacer un blog de Todo lo que has mencionado , asi podria estudiar mejor ya que es mucha information . Pero me encantado ,muchas graciasss

[@amandah2866]

This is such an interesting and informative video! I would really stress not to drop your LED lamp. My dad knocked my lamp off the table and while the lamp still turned on and all the LEDs appeared to light up it didn't cure my gel polish. As a result, when I tried to remove the inhibition layer I got gel all over my wipe and cuticles :/ On the plus side, I got to order a new lamp from The Nail Hub lol.

[@omawumiadokpaye6628]

Thank you so so so so much for the tutorial and God bless you. So educative and a pleasure to watch. You look lovely.

[@peaceloveandunity9624]

EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT video, GREAT info and content. Plus the bonus is your a tad bit funny. Thank you for the video.

[@onenailatatime209]

Great information Liz! Love these videos!

[@scottydog6539]

Your info is very very helpful. Thank you.

[@mszoomy]

Liz, I know this is an older video (almost a year) but it helped me a lot! Can you OVER cure gel or gel polish?

[@christiekim8882]

yes, you can overcure gel and it can cause problems like brittleness and yellowing. she answers this in some of her other videos (i forget which ones, sorry!), but basically undercuring is more of a problem than overcuring and if you're using quality gels, overcuring shouldn't be a huge deal (like if it says to cure for 30 seconds and you cure for 1 minute). Liz cures one finger at a time starting with her pinky, so the pinky and ring finger usually end up getting cured for about 1 min but she makes sure to get perfect curing time for the more dominant fingers like thumb, pointer, and middle.