FANCY NAILS, SARASOTA, FLA.
I have a “removable” lamp because I like to redecorate every now and...

FANCY NAILS, SARASOTA, FLA.

I have a “removable” lamp because I like to redecorate every now and then. When I see cute things at stores that would look good on my desk, I buy them. So everything on my desk is removable, not permanent. — Yanin Moreno

NAILS BY VICKI, RACINE, WIS. 
My lamp is a halogen lamp and it’s very flexible so I can move it...

NAILS BY VICKI, RACINE, WIS. 

My lamp is a halogen lamp and it’s very flexible so I can move it around wherever I need it. It’s nice because it doesn’t get hot either. — Vicki Strom

LA PETITE NAIL BOUTIQUE, NAPLES, FLA.
I use a Maglite for facials. My husband drilled a hole in...

LA PETITE NAIL BOUTIQUE, NAPLES, FLA.

I use a Maglite for facials. My husband drilled a hole in my table and took the light off of the pole to install it. I would love to say I don’t need the magnifier, but I use it a lot. I also like the clean fluorescent light. It’s very bright and the arm is nice to move the light and magnifier around. — Sheila Greer

DREAMZ DAY SPA AND SALON, BURLEY, IDAHO
I use an Ott light. It mimics natural lighting and puts...

DREAMZ DAY SPA AND SALON, BURLEY, IDAHO

I use an Ott light. It mimics natural lighting and puts out the right amount of light I need to create beautiful nails. I have one on the floor and one at my pedicure station too. — Meggan Anderson

FANCY NAILS, SARASOTA, FLA.
I have a “removable” lamp because I like to redecorate every now and...

FANCY NAILS, SARASOTA, FLA.

I have a “removable” lamp because I like to redecorate every now and then. When I see cute things at stores that would look good on my desk, I buy them. So everything on my desk is removable, not permanent. — Yanin Moreno

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FANCY NAILS, SARASOTA, FLA.

I have a “removable” lamp because I like to redecorate every now and then. When I see cute things at stores that would look good on my desk, I buy them. So everything on my desk is removable, not permanent. — Yanin Moreno

NAILS BY VICKI, RACINE, WIS. 
My lamp is a halogen lamp and it’s very flexible so I can move it...
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NAILS BY VICKI, RACINE, WIS. 

My lamp is a halogen lamp and it’s very flexible so I can move it around wherever I need it. It’s nice because it doesn’t get hot either. — Vicki Strom

LA PETITE NAIL BOUTIQUE, NAPLES, FLA.
I use a Maglite for facials. My husband drilled a hole in...
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LA PETITE NAIL BOUTIQUE, NAPLES, FLA.

I use a Maglite for facials. My husband drilled a hole in my table and took the light off of the pole to install it. I would love to say I don’t need the magnifier, but I use it a lot. I also like the clean fluorescent light. It’s very bright and the arm is nice to move the light and magnifier around. — Sheila Greer

DREAMZ DAY SPA AND SALON, BURLEY, IDAHO
I use an Ott light. It mimics natural lighting and puts...
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DREAMZ DAY SPA AND SALON, BURLEY, IDAHO

I use an Ott light. It mimics natural lighting and puts out the right amount of light I need to create beautiful nails. I have one on the floor and one at my pedicure station too. — Meggan Anderson

FANCY NAILS, SARASOTA, FLA.
I have a “removable” lamp because I like to redecorate every now and...
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FANCY NAILS, SARASOTA, FLA.

I have a “removable” lamp because I like to redecorate every now and then. When I see cute things at stores that would look good on my desk, I buy them. So everything on my desk is removable, not permanent. — Yanin Moreno

The light source at your nail table is just as important of a tool as your acrylic sculpting brush. Without a good lamp, how are you supposed to see the intricate details of what you’re doing on a client’s nails?

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