One tip I will add is that you want the mirrored reflective surface on the inside of the mirror. It’s what helps get all angles because it bounces the light off in all directions .
I am very happy that your videos exist. I am tired of my nail polish lasting two days and I am trying to learn how to them correctly. I am also considering trying gel and I prefer to do things my self (hooray for the easy dreadlock life) and would like too learn all I can about gel polish and doing it myself. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and experience. I appreciate you!
Love this! As a nail tech, love useful real videos like this. I used the gelish 18g unplugged lamp, which is approx 649 in Australia. Let's just say I go back to my trusty sunuv $20 lamp....
This is really helpful to know that a cheap lamp can be just as good as a professional lamp. I have the Mylee lamp which was a cheap one on Amazon. I have found my nails really dont last all that well and don't know how to correct it. I've watched hundreds of videos so know how to prep the nail, it seems to be the same with all the brands of gel I've tried, although haven't tried the bigger brands as I cant seem to find them to buy anywhere online, like OPI, CND etc - can they only be purchased by professionals? Perhaps that's what it is. Also, is it correct that only certain lamps and certain brands of gel polish work well together?
I just ordered my Ohuhu lamp, I want to start doing my nails at home but I didn't know where to start. Thank you so much for this video, super helpful!!
When you said Ohuhu I did a double take cuz they also make very affordable alcohol markers for artists. And then seeing them in the nail world was a bit confusing lol
Another great overview for future reference. I got a UV/LED lamp from Zoya as part of their Gelie-cure kit at the start of my stay-at-home DIY adventure that seems to be hanging in there but good to know options. By the way, I loved that you encouraged your clients to maintain their nails: such a caring and generous act of kindness that I’m sure was greatly appreciated!
Thank you for sharing My questions: Out of all the lamps which is the fastest curing with best results Also which gel polish recommended for long lasting and no chip Thank you Thank you
This really eased my uncertainty with using a lamp from Amazon. I use a mid price one a have some lifting and thought it was the into but it’s definitely me and my novice application skills.
Literally just commented on another video asking for a LED lamp. Auto play got me here lol. Thanks! PS, The $20 one is no longer available on Amazon for some reason.
I spent my last on OPI lamp and it did not cure my polish. The top coat looked dull and sticky. I purchased the lamp on sale but it was no return so paying full price would have helped me out. I would have sent it back immediately. I am interested in the Kiara Sky lamp
Omg I am SO GLAD I found this review!!! I was using a Gelish light for a couple years.. Worked great but it is kinda heavy and beeps etc… plus the little latch that held the eye protective hood broke so I always had to lift the hood for clients… THEN when I started using builder gel on clients and they started getting length on them, the middle fingers would always have curing issues! If you go too far back in the lamp with your hand, the middle finger is past where the light is… what. a. pain. So I recently got the Young Nails lamp which now I see is basically the same as the SunUV that you show here! Except the interior is white not black. Aaaaaand I’m having thumb curing issues 😢 Which never happened with the Gelish lamp. It has the removable tray which is great for a few clients who have some issues. I got it on SALE and it was still like $100 😮😬😳 I thought I was getting a bargain 😂 Now I’m heading to Amazon to order this one, I hope they still have it! Thanks for this awesome review - you’re speaking my language being back-to-back, no break or lunch and running over doing nail art. Ain’t nobody got time to fix a thumb! 🙄🤣🤦🏼♀️ *Update: I cannot find the Ohuhu lamp ANYWHERE. 😢 So sad! Update to my update: I contacted Ohuhu and they no longer make the lamp.😭 Update to my updated update 😂: I ordered the Kiara Sky lamp and it was on sale 🙌🏼🙌🏼 it’s coming tomorrow…I don’t care if it’s big or a little noisy, I need something that cures alllll the fingers fast😅 FINALLY hoping to have a good proper well working LED lamp🎉
samantha just saw your comment after I posted. i just bought the Young Nails lamp havent used it yet. i keep seeing sunUV popping up on my computer now grrrrr could have saved some $$ didnt know they where the same. Can I ask whats your curing time for gel polish on each coat base thru top? thanks take care everyone
@@suzypatenaude65 I’m using the Kiara Sky lamp now. Most of the base coats I use require only 10s cure. Depending on the color brand, some are 30s some are 60s. Honestly I just use 60s to be safe… Top coat same thing. Typically cure at 60s.
If you can locate the speaker on it, and it's easy enough to get to, just put a little piece of folded up paper over it and screw everything back together. It'll dampen the sound a ton! I've done this with dozens of electronics and kids toys.
thanks omg i have done so much research on nail lamps and couldnt find any cheap ones that worked well and could still find. you gave me confidence in one. thanks
Hi Tati👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾 welcome back! You got a tan, that’s Miami for ya. It’s been really hot lately. I agree it you. I have a few lights from Amazon all under $30 and they work great.
So glad I found your videos. I've been looking for a while at reviews for UV vs LED lamps. This video was awesome and make me choose right away what to buy. Thanks again
I have to add: Ohuhu doesn't make that light anymore unfortunately! I looked all over their website and nothing. They are mainly an art supply company now. Bummer because I loved your review!
This was great. I'm going to start doing gel for myself at home. Can you please review Le Mini Macaron lamp. Will it work with other polishes? I like that it is small and 1 finger at a time. Ty!
what does it mean if a lamp has really high wattage? is that a factor in quality? cause i've seen some low cost amazon/shein lamps with a super high wattage, and i can't figure out the reason when there's suppossed high quality lamps on the market with a standard 36wattage
love your vids especially the swatching, very helpful!! Love to see a review on Young Nails led/uv lamp. question .......what do you recommend curing time for diffrent gel brand polishes? are they all the same? I know OPI recommends 30sec each coat but what if you have a generic lamp or different brand polish. thank you for all your tips and tricks!
Hi! Generally all gel Polish requires the same cure time, The only thing that changes is whether you are using a UV lamp or an LED lamp. And the time should always be the same regardless of the brand machine you use. However some machines cure better than others and from my experience I notice the only difference between those lamps is the wattage. At nine want or 12 white lamp generally does not cure very pigmented colors in my experience …. I’ve noticed that LED lamps with a wattage over 35 has never given me an issue curing. Gel cure time with LED: base 10 sec, colors and top coat 30 sec.
@@TheNaturalNailGuru Tati ty for the quick reply!!! Thanks for clearing that up for me. You are a great inspiration and I appreciate every video you put out!
Haven’t use that one but anything 35 W or more has proven to work at a professional level I’ve tried quite a few different lambs from many different price ranges and as long as it is an LED 35 W or more you should be good to go
Could you test out the igel beauty line of lamps. They have a teal one that with 60% off come to like 143 ish before tax . I would really appreciate it. Thank you in advance.
Question! I bought the SUNUV Sun 1 and my nail polish after a day lifts.. 😔 does the quality of the gel polish matter too or should the light only matter to have the polish last? I ordered the SUNUV you recommended the 50$ one but I really want to finally have my nails last as long as I would like.
Hi! I can guarantee you the longevity of your manicure depends on the preparation of the nail and how the polish is applied. Rarely ever is it an issue with product including lamps. Now there are some LED lights that are just not strong enough and have an issue curing the gel but usually you’ll come across issues as you’re polishing the product and you see that it is not curing. Lasting mani almost always has to do with the nail prep and application
@@TheNaturalNailGuru thank you! I ordered the SUNUV light you recommended in this video hoping maybe that light is stronger and you have a video on here that teaches the best way to prep right?
Ohuhu now links to an entire kit and that lamp doesn’t really look like the one you have in this video. Do you know if they’re the same? Have you used their gel polishes, like would it be worth getting the kit or would the beetles gel kit be the better option? Sorry I’m just getting into gel polishes and your videos are super nice and really helpful!!
I have never ever done my own nails before, and recently bought some things to start. Right now I have just spent about 10 minutes trying to cure a nail for the first time, and the varnish is still tacky. The lamp was a cheap one from Argos in the UK, only 18 watts. (LED.) But I don't understand how they can sell something that literally doesn't work. So frustrating!!
Hi! When gel polish cures it stays with a tacky layer but it won’t be wet to the point where you can wipe it off easy finish doing your coats and after the topcoat is cured you can wipe off the tacky layer with alcohol. Just get a cotton pad or ball put some alcohol on it and wipe the nails off after the topcoat is done. You can use a little bit of acetone but I really wouldn’t recommend it since the acetone essentially breaks the product down giving it a quick wipe with it won’t hurt it but it could make it a little bit dull.
Hi! I actually have that brand waiting in my pending product reviews 🤗 I will be starting the research soon it usually takes me about three weeks to get all my information so hopefully in about 4-6 weeks I will have that video posted 🤘🏼
No I have not I do have some gel polish products from that brand that I need to try but I only do soak off products in my shop so any hard Gel’s I do not use
@@TheNaturalNailGuru yes! I can't wait, so many of the same looking kinds on Amazon it's overwhelming! None of them seem to pricey but who knows about the quality. I'll be looking out for that video for sure!
I know I’ve recently realized that this video is done a few months ago and the totally change the price but still a good deal and I will continue testing out lower cost solutions!
Does the wattage matter? I didn’t hear you talking about that at all… I’m on the hunt for the smallest lamp I can find that has the best curing power :-) bonus if it were rechargeable and cordless.… Also, I don’t understand why we have to put our whole entire hand inside a box… I wish there were something where it was just your fingertips!
Hi! For me as long as it is 35watts or more it will cure great! In my experience a small wattage like 9 or 12 does not cure well at all especially super pigmented colors. I think I talk a little about this in my UV vs LED video 🤔 it was posted a bit ago but def worth checking out. And they actually have finger led curing lights to do one nail at a time and spotlight ones too! Prob find those on places like alibaba and wish… could prob find them if you Google…. Def gave me a great idea for a video! 😃🤘🏼 thanks lol. Hope that was helpful and def stay tuned I have so much more to share 🤘🏼
@@TheNaturalNailGuru Yes, very helpful! I sense purchased a 36 W single Fingerstyle spotlight for flash caring until I can finish up with the full hand lamp. I found an offbrand lamp for only $14 with a coupon down from 20, it is 82 W it seems to cure really well! Using the fingerless gloves also. I’ll definitely check out your other videos! There’s a big learning curve to this stuff and safety is key :-)
Currently still using the kiara sky because of the chargeable feature and it is super roomy inside but currently shopping for a new one because I do feel like this light cause more heat spikes and some days are more intense than others. Def not an issue I’ve had with other lamps but this one is def an intense light. I have used many lights and all have gotten the job done (as long as the watts are 35 or more) 9/12w lamps are def not worth it. But I’ll be getting a new one soon and will def post a review
In my experience any LED lamp that is 35 W or more works exceptionally. The biggest difference are just the specific features that might make one more convenient than the other. I personally have not use the Gelish LED lamp but honestly can confidently tell you without a doubt that it would probably be an amazing lamp I love their brand overall. However a $30 LED lamp on Amazon works just as great if you’re looking for something that simply cures well. 35watts or more!
Any LED lamp 45 W or more will be exceptional even 35 W in my experience the higher the wattage the better power I get from the lamp. I would recommend LED over UV because it is Faster and also for anyone who has concern over UV exposure LED has minimal amounts of UV which is awesome.
Jessica Simpson 36 uv led ??? It's sold in discount stores like Ross and TJMAXX.. bought as a gift so I haven't used it.. just hoping it works okay. ($12 at Ross today)..
That’s what’s up let me tell you price means nothing I have reviewed a few LED lamps already ranging from $20-$300 and the $20 lamp performed professionally and exceptionally. Just make sure your LED lamp is 35 W or more in my experience the higher the water is the better the power
Hi. I noticed you said you’ve used lamps for 5+ years. I just finished nail school and I keep hearing you should replace a lamp every year, if you have clients everyday. If you’re a part time nail tech you can possibly use it for 2 years. But after that, the lamp is no good. Is this incorrect? In your opinion, when did the curing process start taking longer with an older lamp?
Hi! It’s really hard to say exactly how long a UV or LED light is supposed to last but I can assure you those lights have thousands upon thousands of hours of curing time sometimes 10,000 sometimes 50,000 hours that is a lot of manicures. In my experience that is one thing that the more expensive higher and professional grade lamps do give is a long lasting curing time for the most part, I’ve noticed the cheaper ones that I’ve used although work really well generally start losing its intensity after about a year or so. Some manufactures might actually tell you how many thousands of hours you can expect but I don’t know if all lamp manufacture information would give you those details. I’ll start noticing when the intensity goes down two ways, if you pay enough attention you can notice the light is no longer as bright as it used to be and another way is when I apply the clearcoat I start seeing “bleeding” from the color coat on my clearcoat brush specially when I know that doesn’t happen at all if I start seeing the color bleed onto my clearcoat brush as I am applying it then I know the light is losing intensity and requires more time or just to get replaced. The longest lamp that I used was my artistic brand lamp I used it a little over five years before replacing it however back then I was doing up to six manicures a day right now I’m doing 10 to 12 manicures a day on my busiest days so the volume of work I was putting it through has definitely changed. A $20 lamp that I reviewed on my channel from Amazon lasted me about 9 to 10 months before I started questioning whether or not it was strong enough so I just changed it. Right now I am using Kiera sky I’ve been using that lamp for well over a year and it’s still going strong.
So the first SUN UV lamp, do you think it would work with OPI gel nail colors and if so how many times would we need to place our hands under the light? Should it work with all gel nail polishes?
Unless a gel polish is UV specific, which these days is very uncommon back in the days all gels were only UV… LED was an advancement that was made over the last few years so these days all gels really should cure in an LED lamp or both Led and UV. I use a lot of OPI in the shop and I have been able to cure it with no problem with all the lamps that I’ve used over the last couple of years. Honestly both of them works so well I would say the only reason one is better is because it’s more affordable but I promise you any LED lamp that you get that is 35W or more will perform great. At least in my experience 35w or more is a sure deal. I hope this helps!
I have reviewed quite a few lights and so far the cheapest and still professional quality curing is ohuhu brand LED light on Amazon. I use a lot of different brands of gel polish most of them OPI although any LED light should care all Gels
HELPPPP!!! I no longer have a nail person and I am super picky🙈 I want to start doing my own nails but need guidance on what to buy, please help!!!! I can give you my number if you can plssss guide me🙏🏻 thank you soooo very much I’m advance!❤️😊
I wish I had that status lol unfortunately no money here …. Still just trying to make a name for myself doing reviews like no one else and helping get ur nails to their best health 😉 but I can totally understand doubt hard to trust much these days … I can assure you I am 100…. Even after I start making money 😂 🤘🏼
And to be honest, I have not come across a lamp that didn’t work good. Some are more convenient and more comfortable and roomy than others but every lamp I’ve tried whether it’s 20 bucks or $250 has worked continuously. As long as the lamp is 35 W or more from what I noticed it’s all that makes the difference. Those small lamps that are nine wants 12 wants they’re not really gonna work that great especially for really pigmented colors.
One tip I will add is that you want the mirrored reflective surface on the inside of the mirror. It’s what helps get all angles because it bounces the light off in all directions .
Bro just use foil to fill it in. Same thing
Thanks for sharing this. I use a cheap light right now, but I have been wanting to get a new one. I don’t have $250 for a light, but I do have $20.
I am very happy that your videos exist. I am tired of my nail polish lasting two days and I am trying to learn how to them correctly. I am also considering trying gel and I prefer to do things my self (hooray for the easy dreadlock life) and would like too learn all I can about gel polish and doing it myself. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and experience. I appreciate you!
And I appreciate you! Thank you so much for your support I promise there is so much more for me to share I definitely need to share more often.
Love this! As a nail tech, love useful real videos like this.
I used the gelish 18g unplugged lamp, which is approx 649 in Australia. Let's just say I go back to my trusty sunuv $20 lamp....
Can you do a view on nail drills ?? I really need one and do not know what one is better to get thank you for sharing 😊👍💅🏼❤️
I totally agree , have 2 lamps from Amazon under 30$ and still working after a year 😉
hii the one that she linked is unvailable can you tell wich one is yours
What do you have link please
@@jasminhicks313 I have sun 9 but no link got it 1 year ago . I have a ton of nail supplies just sitting bc not doing clients anymore.
This is really helpful to know that a cheap lamp can be just as good as a professional lamp. I have the Mylee lamp which was a cheap one on Amazon. I have found my nails really dont last all that well and don't know how to correct it. I've watched hundreds of videos so know how to prep the nail, it seems to be the same with all the brands of gel I've tried, although haven't tried the bigger brands as I cant seem to find them to buy anywhere online, like OPI, CND etc - can they only be purchased by professionals? Perhaps that's what it is. Also, is it correct that only certain lamps and certain brands of gel polish work well together?
I just ordered my Ohuhu lamp, I want to start doing my nails at home but I didn't know where to start. Thank you so much for this video, super helpful!!
Does it work?
Thank you for the information. What about the watts for UV/LED lights. Which is the best higher or lower watts?
When you said Ohuhu I did a double take cuz they also make very affordable alcohol markers for artists. And then seeing them in the nail world was a bit confusing lol
LOL they’re getting in a little bit of everything!
I thought the same thing! Really enjoy their alcohol markers so now I’m curious to try their nail lamp lol
Another great overview for future reference. I got a UV/LED lamp from Zoya as part of their Gelie-cure kit at the start of my stay-at-home DIY adventure that seems to be hanging in there but good to know options. By the way, I loved that you encouraged your clients to maintain their nails: such a caring and generous act of kindness that I’m sure was greatly appreciated!
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Thanks so much for this! This is exactly the kind of professional recommendation I was looking for
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Thank you for sharing
My questions:
Out of all the lamps which is the fastest curing with best results
Also which gel polish recommended for long lasting and no chip
Thank you
Thank you
This was the video that made me want to start doing my own nails.I went and bought the lamp and love it..
This really eased my uncertainty with using a lamp from Amazon. I use a mid price one a have some lifting and thought it was the into but it’s definitely me and my novice application skills.
Literally just commented on another video asking for a LED lamp. Auto play got me here lol. Thanks!
PS, The $20 one is no longer available on Amazon for some reason.
I spent my last on OPI lamp and it did not cure my polish. The top coat looked dull and sticky. I purchased the lamp on sale but it was no return so paying full price would have helped me out. I would have sent it back immediately. I am interested in the Kiara Sky lamp
Omg I am SO GLAD I found this review!!! I was using a Gelish light for a couple years.. Worked great but it is kinda heavy and beeps etc… plus the little latch that held the eye protective hood broke so I always had to lift the hood for clients… THEN when I started using builder gel on clients and they started getting length on them, the middle fingers would always have curing issues! If you go too far back in the lamp with your hand, the middle finger is past where the light is… what. a. pain.
So I recently got the Young Nails lamp which now I see is basically the same as the SunUV that you show here! Except the interior is white not black. Aaaaaand I’m having thumb curing issues 😢 Which never happened with the Gelish lamp. It has the removable tray which is great for a few clients who have some issues. I got it on SALE and it was still like $100 😮😬😳 I thought I was getting a bargain 😂 Now I’m heading to Amazon to order this one, I hope they still have it! Thanks for this awesome review - you’re speaking my language being back-to-back, no break or lunch and running over doing nail art. Ain’t nobody got time to fix a thumb! 🙄🤣🤦🏼♀️
*Update: I cannot find the Ohuhu lamp ANYWHERE. 😢 So sad!
Update to my update: I contacted Ohuhu and they no longer make the lamp.😭
Update to my updated update 😂:
I ordered the Kiara Sky lamp and it was on sale 🙌🏼🙌🏼 it’s coming tomorrow…I don’t care if it’s big or a little noisy, I need something that cures alllll the fingers fast😅 FINALLY hoping to have a good proper well working LED lamp🎉
samantha just saw your comment after I posted. i just bought the Young Nails lamp havent used it yet. i keep seeing sunUV popping up on my computer now grrrrr could have saved some $$ didnt know they where the same. Can I ask whats your curing time for gel polish on each coat base thru top? thanks take care everyone
@@suzypatenaude65 I’m using the Kiara Sky lamp now. Most of the base coats I use require only 10s cure. Depending on the color brand, some are 30s some are 60s. Honestly I just use 60s to be safe… Top coat same thing. Typically cure at 60s.
I moved to Mexico and your video is saving my entire life. ❤️ thank you
Makes me so happy to hear that! I have so much more information to share
If you can locate the speaker on it, and it's easy enough to get to, just put a little piece of folded up paper over it and screw everything back together. It'll dampen the sound a ton! I've done this with dozens of electronics and kids toys.
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thanks omg i have done so much research on nail lamps and couldnt find any cheap ones that worked well and could still find. you gave me confidence in one. thanks
Ooh I thought of something else, small dust collectors, I'm just doing my own nails but finally after 18 years I decided I need one.
What kind of light do you like for a quick cure? A stand up light
You are very good at getting to the point. Thank you😘
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Hi Tati👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾 welcome back! You got a tan, that’s Miami for ya. It’s been really hot lately. I agree it you. I have a few lights from Amazon all under $30 and they work great.
Can you share which ones for that price
D O P E !! Love you energy. I'm following and gonna check out your other videos!! Thxxxxxx.
Thank you!! Definitely more to come 😉
Great review! Thank you!!!
Is the $20 lamp also good for curing POLYGEL nails 💅???
So glad I found your videos. I've been looking for a while at reviews for UV vs LED lamps. This video was awesome and make me choose right away what to buy. Thanks again
I have to add: Ohuhu doesn't make that light anymore unfortunately! I looked all over their website and nothing. They are mainly an art supply company now. Bummer because I loved your review!
What about just for normal nail polish any recommendations?
TY for sharing I was having trouble picking one !!!
Yeeeaaaas not many videos about professional
This video was very informative. I was scared to order a cheap lamp on Amazon but I’m ordering right now❤
This was great. I'm going to start doing gel for myself at home. Can you please review Le Mini Macaron lamp. Will it work with other polishes? I like that it is small and 1 finger at a time. Ty!
Love these videos!!! Thank you for all you do!
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Excellent ! Thanks for doing the research and sharing.
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what does it mean if a lamp has really high wattage? is that a factor in quality? cause i've seen some low cost amazon/shein lamps with a super high wattage, and i can't figure out the reason when there's suppossed high quality lamps on the market with a standard 36wattage
Do the SunUV and the last Lamp cure hard gel?
Absolutely!
I have to know! How is the Ohuhu for pedicures? I have issues with curing the big toes but the Ohuhu seems like a great option!
I just got a lamp..ugh!! will check out the Ohuhu lamp..thanks 😃
That link for the first one is not the same one you have
Looks like they changed it
Hello! Please can you review the kiara sky at home curing lamp xx
love your vids especially the swatching, very helpful!! Love to see a review on Young Nails led/uv lamp. question .......what do you recommend curing time for diffrent gel brand polishes? are they all the same? I know OPI recommends 30sec each coat but what if you have a generic lamp or different brand polish. thank you for all your tips and tricks!
Hi! Generally all gel Polish requires the same cure time, The only thing that changes is whether you are using a UV lamp or an LED lamp. And the time should always be the same regardless of the brand machine you use. However some machines cure better than others and from my experience I notice the only difference between those lamps is the wattage. At nine want or 12 white lamp generally does not cure very pigmented colors in my experience …. I’ve noticed that LED lamps with a wattage over 35 has never given me an issue curing.
Gel cure time with LED: base 10 sec, colors and top coat 30 sec.
@@TheNaturalNailGuru Tati ty for the quick reply!!! Thanks for clearing that up for me. You are a great inspiration and I appreciate every video you put out!
My wife is a professional and wants the best battery gel drier . Which one in your opinion is the best cordless made for salons ? Thanks
I hear Kokoist is a good one 👍🏽
Would love your thoughts on the beetles nail lamp.
Haven’t use that one but anything 35 W or more has proven to work at a professional level I’ve tried quite a few different lambs from many different price ranges and as long as it is an LED 35 W or more you should be good to go
I just asked for a Mylee lamp kit from Amazon for my birthday in October, is this one you’ve tried before? It’s SUPER popular over here in the UK!
No I haven’t I haven’t even heard of it but some of the brand that they selling UK we do not have available here in the states. 😩
Please l want one and where can I buy it
Could you test out the igel beauty line of lamps. They have a teal one that with 60% off come to like 143 ish before tax . I would really appreciate it. Thank you in advance.
Question! I bought the SUNUV Sun 1 and my nail polish after a day lifts.. 😔 does the quality of the gel polish matter too or should the light only matter to have the polish last? I ordered the SUNUV you recommended the 50$ one but I really want to finally have my nails last as long as I would like.
Hi! I can guarantee you the longevity of your manicure depends on the preparation of the nail and how the polish is applied. Rarely ever is it an issue with product including lamps. Now there are some LED lights that are just not strong enough and have an issue curing the gel but usually you’ll come across issues as you’re polishing the product and you see that it is not curing. Lasting mani almost always has to do with the nail prep and application
@@TheNaturalNailGuru thank you! I ordered the SUNUV light you recommended in this video hoping maybe that light is stronger and you have a video on here that teaches the best way to prep right?
Ohuhu now links to an entire kit and that lamp doesn’t really look like the one you have in this video. Do you know if they’re the same? Have you used their gel polishes, like would it be worth getting the kit or would the beetles gel kit be the better option? Sorry I’m just getting into gel polishes and your videos are super nice and really helpful!!
The Ohuhu light has a removal tray though.
I have never ever done my own nails before, and recently bought some things to start. Right now I have just spent about 10 minutes trying to cure a nail for the first time, and the varnish is still tacky. The lamp was a cheap one from Argos in the UK, only 18 watts. (LED.) But I don't understand how they can sell something that literally doesn't work. So frustrating!!
Hi! When gel polish cures it stays with a tacky layer but it won’t be wet to the point where you can wipe it off easy finish doing your coats and after the topcoat is cured you can wipe off the tacky layer with alcohol. Just get a cotton pad or ball put some alcohol on it and wipe the nails off after the topcoat is done. You can use a little bit of acetone but I really wouldn’t recommend it since the acetone essentially breaks the product down giving it a quick wipe with it won’t hurt it but it could make it a little bit dull.
Have you ever tried the brand madam glam. I would like to hear your comments on the brand as far as gel polishes and lamps
Hi! I actually have that brand waiting in my pending product reviews 🤗 I will be starting the research soon it usually takes me about three weeks to get all my information so hopefully in about 4-6 weeks I will have that video posted 🤘🏼
5:31 the noise of the light in the video woke my dogs up 😂
That sound is something terrible LOL but you hear it enough times you tune it out until someone pointed out again LOL
Question have you ever tried Aimeili builder gel from Amazon
No I have not I do have some gel polish products from that brand that I need to try but I only do soak off products in my shop so any hard Gel’s I do not use
Ok is just that I saw a builder gel from that brand that is soak off that's why I asked
I'm looking for a single finger lamp, I hate when I'm doing something on one nail and have to put my whole hand in. Any recommendations? 🙂
Girl I’m looking for the same 😜 I’ll be purchasing and testing out so stay tuned!
@@TheNaturalNailGuru yes! I can't wait, so many of the same looking kinds on Amazon it's overwhelming! None of them seem to pricey but who knows about the quality. I'll be looking out for that video for sure!
Tell me why I got exited about the price and I go to the link and it’s $49 now😭
I know I’ve recently realized that this video is done a few months ago and the totally change the price but still a good deal and I will continue testing out lower cost solutions!
Does the wattage matter? I didn’t hear you talking about that at all… I’m on the hunt for the smallest lamp I can find that has the best curing power :-) bonus if it were rechargeable and cordless.… Also, I don’t understand why we have to put our whole entire hand inside a box… I wish there were something where it was just your fingertips!
Hi! For me as long as it is 35watts or more it will cure great! In my experience a small wattage like 9 or 12 does not cure well at all especially super pigmented colors. I think I talk a little about this in my UV vs LED video 🤔 it was posted a bit ago but def worth checking out.
And they actually have finger led curing lights to do one nail at a time and spotlight ones too! Prob find those on places like alibaba and wish… could prob find them if you Google…. Def gave me a great idea for a video! 😃🤘🏼 thanks lol. Hope that was helpful and def stay tuned I have so much more to share 🤘🏼
@@TheNaturalNailGuru Yes, very helpful! I sense purchased a 36 W single Fingerstyle spotlight for flash caring until I can finish up with the full hand lamp. I found an offbrand lamp for only $14 with a coupon down from 20, it is 82 W it seems to cure really well! Using the fingerless gloves also. I’ll definitely check out your other videos! There’s a big learning curve to this stuff and safety is key :-)
Hi what lamps are you using as of now? @ohmygel
Currently still using the kiara sky because of the chargeable feature and it is super roomy inside but currently shopping for a new one because I do feel like this light cause more heat spikes and some days are more intense than others. Def not an issue I’ve had with other lamps but this one is def an intense light. I have used many lights and all have gotten the job done (as long as the watts are 35 or more) 9/12w lamps are def not worth it. But I’ll be getting a new one soon and will def post a review
How about gelish led lamp? Is it ok?
In my experience any LED lamp that is 35 W or more works exceptionally. The biggest difference are just the specific features that might make one more convenient than the other. I personally have not use the Gelish LED lamp but honestly can confidently tell you without a doubt that it would probably be an amazing lamp I love their brand overall. However a $30 LED lamp on Amazon works just as great if you’re looking for something that simply cures well. 35watts or more!
These items are no longer available on Amazon. Can you advise equivalents that you could recommend please.
Any LED lamp 45 W or more will be exceptional even 35 W in my experience the higher the wattage the better power I get from the lamp. I would recommend LED over UV because it is Faster and also for anyone who has concern over UV exposure LED has minimal amounts of UV which is awesome.
Thank you for quick reply. That's very helpful.
Please test Mylee pro ✨
Very good video. U sold the kiara sky lamp to me. I bought 2 😂
Jessica Simpson 36 uv led ??? It's sold in discount stores like Ross and TJMAXX.. bought as a gift so I haven't used it.. just hoping it works okay. ($12 at Ross today)..
That’s what’s up let me tell you price means nothing I have reviewed a few LED lamps already ranging from $20-$300 and the $20 lamp performed professionally and exceptionally. Just make sure your LED lamp is 35 W or more in my experience the higher the water is the better the power
Hi. I noticed you said you’ve used lamps for 5+ years. I just finished nail school and I keep hearing you should replace a lamp every year, if you have clients everyday. If you’re a part time nail tech you can possibly use it for 2 years. But after that, the lamp is no good. Is this incorrect?
In your opinion, when did the curing process start taking longer with an older lamp?
Hi! It’s really hard to say exactly how long a UV or LED light is supposed to last but I can assure you those lights have thousands upon thousands of hours of curing time sometimes 10,000 sometimes 50,000 hours that is a lot of manicures. In my experience that is one thing that the more expensive higher and professional grade lamps do give is a long lasting curing time for the most part, I’ve noticed the cheaper ones that I’ve used although work really well generally start losing its intensity after about a year or so. Some manufactures might actually tell you how many thousands of hours you can expect but I don’t know if all lamp manufacture information would give you those details. I’ll start noticing when the intensity goes down two ways, if you pay enough attention you can notice the light is no longer as bright as it used to be and another way is when I apply the clearcoat I start seeing “bleeding” from the color coat on my clearcoat brush specially when I know that doesn’t happen at all if I start seeing the color bleed onto my clearcoat brush as I am applying it then I know the light is losing intensity and requires more time or just to get replaced. The longest lamp that I used was my artistic brand lamp I used it a little over five years before replacing it however back then I was doing up to six manicures a day right now I’m doing 10 to 12 manicures a day on my busiest days so the volume of work I was putting it through has definitely changed. A $20 lamp that I reviewed on my channel from Amazon lasted me about 9 to 10 months before I started questioning whether or not it was strong enough so I just changed it. Right now I am using Kiera sky I’ve been using that lamp for well over a year and it’s still going strong.
So the first SUN UV lamp, do you think it would work with OPI gel nail colors and if so how many times would we need to place our hands under the light?
Should it work with all gel nail polishes?
Also the Ohuhu 20$ lamp would you say it’s better than the 50$ one?
Unless a gel polish is UV specific, which these days is very uncommon back in the days all gels were only UV… LED was an advancement that was made over the last few years so these days all gels really should cure in an LED lamp or both Led and UV. I use a lot of OPI in the shop and I have been able to cure it with no problem with all the lamps that I’ve used over the last couple of years.
Honestly both of them works so well I would say the only reason one is better is because it’s more affordable but I promise you any LED lamp that you get that is 35W or more will perform great. At least in my experience 35w or more is a sure deal.
I hope this helps!
Very informative 🥰
Cnd lamp ,, Cuccio Lamp ora organic lamp what's your opinión?
Please 🙏 i want to know about this brands!!!
Haven’t tried any of those but I’ll definitely check them out and see about adding it to the list 😉
Plse mention there watts
All of those nail lambs were 35 or 45 W I don’t remember how much each one exactly but they definitely were 35 or 45
great review
Thank you! Gonna buy that $20 light to cure my 3D printed models!
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Melody Susie led lamp
What is the best cheap light for OPI gel polish?
I have reviewed quite a few lights and so far the cheapest and still professional quality curing is ohuhu brand LED light on Amazon. I use a lot of different brands of gel polish most of them OPI although any LED light should care all Gels
My second gel light broke and I’m trying to get one that’s more expensive so we don’t have to keep replacement it
I bought a lamp for 100. Buck and it only last a year
HELPPPP!!! I no longer have a nail person and I am super picky🙈 I want to start doing my own nails but need guidance on what to buy, please help!!!! I can give you my number if you can plssss guide me🙏🏻 thank you soooo very much I’m advance!❤️😊
How come she doesn’t talk about the safety lmao
You ramble too much 🙄
The skeptical me is thinking huhu payed you a fat check to say their lamp is the best
I wish I had that status lol unfortunately no money here …. Still just trying to make a name for myself doing reviews like no one else and helping get ur nails to their best health 😉 but I can totally understand doubt hard to trust much these days … I can assure you I am 100…. Even after I start making money 😂 🤘🏼
And to be honest, I have not come across a lamp that didn’t work good. Some are more convenient and more comfortable and roomy than others but every lamp I’ve tried whether it’s 20 bucks or $250 has worked continuously. As long as the lamp is 35 W or more from what I noticed it’s all that makes the difference. Those small lamps that are nine wants 12 wants they’re not really gonna work that great especially for really pigmented colors.
@@TheNaturalNailGuru thanks for the reply 😊