A quick guide to buying the right nail lamp

These days, there are so many nail lamps available at widely varying prices and features that it can be difficult to choose. Which should you should look for when deciding which brand and type of lamp to buy. Today, your nail supply expert Maryton will give you ideas. Just keep reading!

1. How much to spend?

When you consider the cost of a manicure and do the sums, buying a better nail lamp is really only the cost of a few manicures or pedicures. Add up the annual manicure costs and you’ll soon see buying a good nail lamp is affordable, plus you’re saving a lot of money.

Small Size Sunlight Touch Control USB UV/LED Nail Lamp Dryer with 10 PCS Lights
Small Size Sunlight Touch Control USB UV/LED Nail Lamp Dryer with 10 PCS Lights

2. Check the dimensions of the dryer!

If you have big hands, or want to fit a whole hand in the dryer, check the dimensions! Some lamps will only fit 4 fingers which means you have to cure your thumb separately. The best lamp designs are large enough to heal both hands at the same time and both feet at the same time.

3. What is Nail Polish Brands?

What polish should I buy? And which nail dryer – UV or LED? Simple takeaway here is: LED lamps polishes LED only remedy. UV LED lamps cure all & polishes UV.

4. How long UV and LED Cure time?

On average, it only takes 30 seconds to cure a layer of polish under an LED light, while a UV dryer takes 90 seconds to cure a layer of polish.

Lightweight Portable 6W LED UV Mini Small Sized Mouse Nail Lamp
Lightweight Portable 6W LED UV Mini Small Sized Mouse Nail Lamp

5. How long do the bulbs last?

Although it seems that while UV bulbs don’t last long, they actually last a long time. LED bulbs can last 50,000 hours, or never need to be replaced. The average life of a UV lamp is around 100 hours.

6. Timer Features

The advantages of a nail dryer with a special timer function makes it so easy to program settings. Even countdown timers may be all you’ll need.

Hoping that this article has pleased you and will give you ideas! In addition to nail dryers, I also advise you to invest in some professional manicure sets to care for your nails!

Read also: Gel nails: advantages and disadvantages

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