May 18, 2012
| Article
Gel manicures and pedicures have been available, and safely used, in salons for more than three decades, says the PBA’s Nail Manufacturer’s Council.
Keywords: gels NMC UV lights
May 14, 2012
| News
Odyssey Nail System CEO Trang Nguyen has come out with a brand new design for his gel lamp and introduces the industry’s first LED and CFL combo lamp.
Keywords: LED lights Odyssey UV lights
March 15, 2012
| Encyclopedia
UV-CFL lamps are used to cure gels.
Keywords: UV lights
March 15, 2012
| Encyclopedia
LED lamps are used to cure gels.
Keywords: LED lights UV lights
September 6, 2011
| Article
The new crop of LED gel lamps on the market have caused a bit of confusion as to the benefits and differences between LED and the standard UV lamps techs have been using for years. To help clear up the subject, NAILS has highlighted the biggest differences between the two so you can be better informed on lamp purchases and maintenance.
Keywords: curing gels LED lights UV lights
July 26, 2011
| Product
The perfect complement to your gel polish service is the high-quality, cost-effective Versa Cure UV Nail Bonding Lamp from NSI.
Keywords: NSI UV lights
July 14, 2011
| Product
Nailite’s Starter UV Soak Off Gel Kit is great for any tech looking to expand her nail services menu offerings.
Keywords: gel top coats Nailite soak-off gels starter kits UV lights
July 8, 2011
| Video
An overview of OPI's UV light source for the Axxium Soak-Off Gels.
Keywords: curing gels OPI Products UV lights
April 11, 2011
| Video
Young Nails' Greg Salo describes how to properly use the company's UV light. Understanding hand positioning on the base plate is the key to a solid cure.
Keywords: curing gels gels Greg Salo Greg's Corner UV lights
March 14, 2011
| Article
What’s really going on when your client puts her hand in the nail lamp? We explain what gel is made of and why it works so well.
Keywords: colored gels curing gels Doug Schoon gels LED lights
February 26, 2011
| Encyclopedia
Most people know that SPF stands for sun protection factor and that few users apply enough sunblock to do the trick. What you might not know is that the SPF pertains only to UVB rays.
Keywords: skin care tanning UV lights UVA UVB
February 16, 2011
| Demo
Christrio’s Gelacquer is a soak off gel system designed to be used over tips as well as natural nails to give a long-lasting, high-quality shine in a variety of colors.
Keywords: Christrio soak-off gel polish UV lights
November 17, 2010
| Article
The findings by three nail industry scientists contradict the conclusions of a medical report that warns of an increased risk of cancer on the hands after exposure to a UV nail light.
Keywords: gels nail chemistry UV lights
November 1, 2010
| Article
The findings by three nail industry scientists contradict the conclusions of a medical report that warns of an increased risk of cancer on the hands after exposure to a UV nail light.
Keywords: Doug Schoon gels Jim McConnell Light Elegance OPI Products
August 17, 2010
| Product
Daylight’s new Duo Design UV Lamp is a 36-watt manicure and pedicure lamp that ensures maximum light on the nails for optimal results.
Keywords: Daylight polish-drying products UV lights
