Can regular varnish be dried in a UV lamp or not? Comparison of opinions

Every girl has a question: can you dry regular nail polish in a UV lamp or not?
After all, sometimes you really want your manicure to take as little time as possible, and not have to wait half an hour, or even an hour, until the polish dries completely. But a UV lamp will not help you with this, since its rays cannot affect the varnish. It is designed for drying gel, and it has a completely different composition. If you have already bought such a lamp, then you should abandon your usual nail polish and switch to other materials. If you don’t want to do this, then it’s worth considering a few clever ways that will help you get a manicure much faster.

Preparation

Can regular varnish be dried in a UV lamp or not? You already know the answer to this question, so now it's important to pay attention to other points. The fact is that sometimes the polish takes too long to dry because you applied it incorrectly and made mistakes when preparing your nails. If you do everything according to the instructions, then you won’t have to spend too much time on a manicure. You will need to do the following things:

• Carefully remove old nail polish. You need to do it really, really well, so that nothing remains of the previous manicure;
• File the length and give the nails the desired shape;
• Go over your nails with a special file for polishing to make the nail plate as smooth and even as possible;
• Wash your hands with soap and dry very well;
• Degrease your nails with alcohol or nail polish remover.

It is also worth considering that some things should never be done before applying nail polish:

• Apply rich cream to your hands. If you want to treat your skin with cream, then you need to do this after the manicure is done;
• Use cuticle oil. This oil is very greasy, if you apply varnish on top of it, it will not adhere well and take a long time to dry;
• Apply new varnish to the old one. Firstly, the manicure will be uneven. Secondly, the varnish will dry several times longer;
• The varnish is applied only to a dry nail plate. You shouldn't do a manicure immediately after getting out of the shower.

If you follow all these simple rules, you can get rid of many of the problems that you had to face before.

Kinds

The ultraviolet nail lamp is equipped with a convenient and durable housing that contains replaceable light elements and bulbs. The internal mirror coating allows for uniform polymerization of nail coatings. In the modern gel industry, several types of professional nail drying are used. According to the type of light elements used, they are divided into:

• ultraviolet;
• LED;
• gas-light.

According to the ignition schemes, a distinction is made between electronic and induction versions. The design of the ultraviolet nail lamp, which has an electronic ignition circuit, is very simple. In this case, the lights in it light up instantly after pressing the button once. Such a circuit is not as reliable as an induction circuit, because it does not have protective components, and the device reacts too strongly to changes in the mains voltage. True, they are also the cheapest in terms of cost.

UV lamps equipped with an induction ignition circuit have a much more complex design - an electromagnetic built-in choke is placed in the lamp. In the base of such light bulbs there is a starter, with the help of which the lamp starts. Its activation does not occur instantly, but after several blinks, but they are not at all afraid of network failures.

Fan drying

To make the nail painting process more enjoyable, you should acquire one very interesting device. In specialized stores you can buy mini fans that are designed specifically for drying varnish. This device is very simple, it is powered from an outlet or from batteries.

Most often, such fans are designed for only one hand, but in stores you can find devices in which you can dry two at once. This little thing is inexpensive, so your costs will be minimal.

Popular brands of manicure lamps

One of the first to appear on the market were 36 W rectangular white UV lamps from Beauty Nail. Now the most popular is the SUN line - UV, LED and hybrid models. They are distinguished by their low cost, high power, ergonomic design and the presence of all the functions demanded by craftsmen.

Professional brands of manicure lamps - Harmony, OPI, Gelish - American brands. Often they only work well with materials of the same brand. Devices made in Russia and China have proven themselves well, working with all possible coatings. Among them are Irisk, RuNail, Polaris and Sun, Diamond. The latter could previously only be ordered in China, and now on the Russian market, with the possibility of warranty service.

When choosing a lamp model, it is worth determining whether it will be for home or professional use. Based on this, analyze the technical characteristics and take into account the minimum requirements for the most common coatings.

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Sprays

Modern technologies do not stand still; more and more new things are being invented to make life easier. For example, you can purchase a special nail polish drying spray. It all seems like something fantastic, but such a thing really exists. First, colored varnish is applied to the nails, and then a spray is applied as a fixative. It is completely transparent, so it can be used for any manicure.

After just 5 minutes, the varnish will be completely dry, and you don’t have to worry about its safety. This spray contains various moisturizing components that have a positive effect on the skin of the hands. But this product doesn’t add durability to your manicure, so you don’t need to place high hopes on it.

Extension materials and varnishes cause allergies

This is true, but you shouldn’t be categorical. Even if one girl is allergic to some material, this does not mean that it will be dangerous for others. Moreover, a girl with allergies can also choose a suitable series. In most cases, changing the manufacturer resolves the issue.

My friend emphasized that if an incident occurs, a rash, redness or swelling appears on the fingers, the material must be removed immediately. Typically, this situation does not require visiting a doctor, but it is worth taking an over-the-counter antihistamine.

Varnish drying

There is another way to quickly dry nail polish at home and also fix your manicure. To do this, you will need a varnish dryer, which in appearance is no different from ordinary transparent varnish. Using this interesting invention is very simple:

• To begin with, apply colored varnish in one or two layers;
• After the varnish has hardened a little (after a couple of minutes), drying is applied. This is done very carefully, since the layer should be very thin;
• You just need to wait five minutes and you can enjoy a beautiful manicure.

This drying increases the wear life of the varnish and gives it a glossy shine. To purchase, you don’t have to wander through a large number of stores, since drying is sold in the same place where colored varnishes are sold.

CCFL lamp for manicure

An analogue of a UV lamp, equipped with cold cathode fluorescent lamps. This model does not heat the material during drying and avoids burning on sensitive nail plates. It polymerizes all types of materials. In this version of CCFL lamps, a power of 12-18 W corresponds to a 36-48 W UV lamp.

Light bulbs in CCFL models last twice as long as fluorescent ones and allow you to increase the period of regular replacement to a year or more with a dense flow of customers. We can say that they are more economical than UV.

Gel polishes

If you want to get a very durable manicure that will last for several weeks, then you should pay attention to gel polishes. To dry them, you just need a UV lamp. In order to apply this polish, you will need a little more time than a regular manicure, but the end result will be much better. First of all, you need to prepare all the materials that will be required for further work:

• Base coat. It must be applied to the nails before applying color coating;
• Colored varnish;
• Finish coating. It is necessary for the manicure to last as long as possible. This is also a mandatory step that cannot be avoided; Nail file;
• Nail degreasing agent;
• Ultraviolet lamp.

After you have purchased all the tools and materials, you can start applying gel to your nails:

• Polish the nail plate using a special file;
• Treat the cuticle;
• Degrease each nail. This must be done very carefully;
• Apply the base coat in a thin and even layer, then dry it in a lamp according to the instructions;
• Apply colored varnish and also dry it;
• The last stage is the finishing coat, which is also dried using a UV lamp.

If everything is done correctly, then you can not think about a manicure for about three weeks, since the gel polish does not peel off or crack.

Design and principle of operation of the lamp

Even a novice nail technician can use a lamp to dry gel polish. It must be remembered that there are several main types of this device. Each of them must be used depending on the selected material for work.

Today, there are three types of such lamps that work on a similar principle: ultraviolet lamp (UV), light-emitting diode (LED) and gas-light lamp (CCF). All 3 varieties differ in operation, although the principle itself remains similar. Each such lamp has its own advantages and disadvantages. A gas light bulb is most often found in conjunction with UV or LED and is, rather, an auxiliary technology for working with certain materials that require a separate special effect.

Traditional methods

There are a few more tricks that will help dry the varnish faster without using special tools:

• The painted nails are placed in a bowl of very cold water for five minutes. This way the varnish dries much faster;
• Place your painted nails under a stream of cold air, such as an air conditioner. The effect will be the same as that of a mini fan;
• Vegetable oil is sometimes used for drying. Freshly painted nails are lowered into them. The advantage of this method is that the nails and skin receive additional hydration.

Of course, in any case, special means will be the most effective, but they are not always available. But now you know the answer to the question whether you can dry regular varnish in a UV lamp or not. That this device is absolutely useless in this case, and you need to use other tricks, of which, by the way, there are quite a lot. Now you will no longer have problems with drying the varnish.

Rating of LED lamps

We present to your attention the rating of lamps

1. OPI LED light is capable of instantly polymerizing the gel and has automatic on/off functions. The average price is 15,900 rubles. Popularity level among users: 9 points out of 10 possible.

2. Gelish C also has an auto-on function, but is slightly inferior to the previous model in power, compensating for this concession with a lower price - 12,500 rubles. Popularity level: 7 points out of 10 possible.

3. Art Nail is lighter, but less powerful compared to previous models. Has extremely simple controls on the lid. Price - 6900 rubles. Popularity level: 6 points out of 10 possible.

4. LED01 – has low power, is equipped with a hand motion sensor: it turns on when the hand approaches the work surface. Average price - 3100 rubles. Popularity level: 4 points out of 10 possible.

5. LED - bridge nail lamp - portable CCFL Mini 9 watt. Quite cheap, only 750 rubles. The most profitable purchase option is on ebay or aliexpress . Attractive body, small. For its super low power, it dries quite quickly. Belongs to the new generation. The device is made in China, but this does not affect the quality and service life in any way. The lamp is ideal for home use. There are many positive reviews about this device on the Internet. Although the overall level of popularity is still low, it is growing every day: 3 out of 10

The last model is described in more detail, because it is the one that is popular today. It is purchased both for home use and for work in small salons due to its excellent price-quality ratio, as well as economical energy consumption. The same cannot be said about a regular ultraviolet lamp.

Anyone can do their own manicure.

In online stores specializing in manicure products, you can often find a “bargain offer” - the so-called starter kit. It usually consists of a budget lamp, several files, a base, topcoat and varnish, and also includes design materials. As a rule, such sets are created by the sellers themselves, and they include either the most budget-friendly goods (newbies usually avoid big expenses) or stale unsold ones.

And many buyers take this bait. In reality, it turns out that the coating does not stick. And there is nothing surprising about this: firstly, the set simply does not have the tools to perform a hygienic manicure, secondly, the quality of budget materials is really low, and thirdly, the beginner does not have the main thing - skills.

My master friend advises girls who dream of learning how to do a manicure on their own to start with training courses. It is not necessary to choose the most expensive school and the most extensive course; it is enough to acquire basic skills. You need to train on tips, not on your own hands. And you shouldn’t be afraid of failures: everything comes with experience.

How long to keep

For home use, you can purchase a UV lamp with a small output of 9 watts; the drying time in this case will take 6-10 minutes. For professional use, you will need a 36 W UV device that will dry your nails in 2 minutes. Lamps with a power of 48 W and above are intended exclusively for use in beauty salons by professional professionals.

LED equipment is small in size, which is very convenient, and unlike a UV lamp, it does not heat up during operation. Moreover, the service life of LED lamps reaches 5 years on average, which is very economical in operation.

The main advantage of a UV device is its ability to dry any shellac, which an LED lamp cannot boast of.

A hybrid lamp can provide a short drying time - only 30 seconds. Such a device is suitable for drying absolutely any material: gel polish, colored LED coating, biogel.

It is worth noting that gel polish must be dried correctly - if it is not dried, the coating will be fragile and will quickly crack, peel off, in a word, become unusable. And most importantly, if you overdry the gel polish, nothing will happen. The product simply polymerizes and that’s it. No metamorphosis will happen to him. Take this into account when creating your ideal manicure.

Sometimes in the work of a nail artist or amateur, unforeseen difficulties with the quality of the coating may occur - the gel polish bubbles, wrinkles, and collects. Let's find out what to do in such cases and how to avoid them.

The device damages the nails, a gentle method is soaking

This is perhaps the most common myth. However, hardware removal is currently the safest method. This is the method used by the best masters.

Many girls, especially those who are not yet familiar with the technology, are afraid that the master will use a milling cutter similar to a dental drill. But when removed, only the varnish is removed; in many cases, the master does not even remove the base (if there are no peelings). There is no talk of any cutting of the surface of the nail.

Soaking the coating in an acetone-containing liquid has practically become obsolete. This method is also allowed, but it is worth understanding that not only the gel material that needs to be removed comes into contact with the solvent, but also the skin of the fingers and nails. Many women feel burning and discomfort.

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One of the most powerful professional LED lamps Opiled Light

Perhaps this is the best option for high-end beauty salons. But if your funds allow you to purchase this product, be sure to take advantage of this opportunity. Super bright LED lamps dry your nails instantly. Gel polish and biogels acquire a high-quality mirror effect. The original shape, which does not have a tray, and a convenient carrying handle give the lamp originality and simplify its use. There are also touch sensors and a timer. Disadvantages: not all brands of gel polishes dry, an adapter for a European socket is required, the product is expensive.

Average price in the Russian Federation: 18,000 rubles.

Professional coatings for quick drying

Almost all well-known brands that produce nail accessories and cosmetics produce special drying coatings. Among them the most popular are:

Drying varnish “Smart enamel”

• Top dryer Secn dry (Orly) – suitable for manicure, pedicure, available in the form of varnish with a brush
• Super-drying from “Smart Enamel” – dries the coating in 2-3 minutes
• Drying Complete from Sally Hansen - costs more than Smart Enamel, but works great
• Quick dry spray (Avon) gives an elegant shine, the varnish dries with it in about 5 minutes
• Top dryer Instant Dry (Chatte Noire) – one of the best dryers, makes manicure comfortable and fast
• Drip drying Flash Dry (Orly) dries the varnish and gives a flawless shine to the coating

To make a manicure faster, which is important for most women, simple home remedies will help - oil, cold, fan. But it’s safer to buy a good cosmetic product—drying agent—and use it for a long time and with greater convenience.

Is it possible to cover your nails with topcoat only?

It is allowed, but only if, after contact with water, the nails are thoroughly treated with a dehydrator. It is best to wait a couple of minutes after the finish has dried. During polymerization, the microparticles of the top coat heat up; accordingly, they must be allowed to cool so that when the sticky layer is removed, the top coat does not become cloudy.

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Best nail polish dryers

Seche Vite effectively dries paints of very dense consistency, complex structure and can be applied in several layers in a few minutes. The only drawback is to slightly pull off fresh and very thin varnishes from the tips of the nails.

Essie Quick-e Drying Drops are an oil-based product that replaces the usual brush with a small but practical dropper. It not only dries, but also softens the cuticle. Disadvantage: there are no fastening properties that do not provide additional strength to the coating.

Orly is a transparent and quick-drying material containing a special polymer that can dry even the lower layers of paint. To enhance the manicure, apply the product several times.

Insta-Dri-Anti-Chip Top Coast: Protects your manicure from chipping. The product is applied like regular varnish, and after 3-4 minutes you can get on with your business. The downside is that it thickens quickly.

“Smart nail polish” is a domestically produced petroleum product that contains geranium oil. Dries quickly, neutralizes the unpleasant smell of paint and moisturizes the cuticle. Disadvantage: uneconomical, as it has a liquid consistency.

Many people have questions about the cost of drying. Indeed, the price depends on many constituent factors, but, as a rule, it ranges from 100 to 1000 rubles.

Is it possible to dry regular varnish in a UV lamp?

Some fashionistas, especially those who often use gel polish during manicures, are concerned about the question of whether it is possible to dry regular polish in a UV lamp. Our answer: such an experiment makes no sense, the varnish will not dry faster. The principle of operation of the lamp is the polymerization of gel polish, that is, it freezes and hardens due to exposure to UV rays. But ordinary varnish does not need such a procedure. Therefore, no matter what powerful lamp you use (at least 36 watts, at least 9 watts) , the drying time and quality of ordinary varnish will not change.

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Some amateur manicurists claim that using a UV lamp helps fix the polish better and improves the quality of the manicure. However, experts say that the lamp reliably fixes shellac and special gel. But ordinary varnish dries well in the open air: to improve the quality of drying, you can use special manicure products or fan dryers, which we will talk about in the next section.

Choice of product

In most cases, manufacturers promise that the varnish will dry in just 1 minute. after application drying. In fact, everything is a little different. It is necessary to select the appropriate drying agent in practice. After all, upon contact with some varnishes, bubbles and streaks may form. Accordingly, such a manicure will be ruined, and it will be necessary to redo it.

Buy products from well-known manufacturers. Before purchasing, read reviews or consult with friends. Perhaps some of them have already appreciated the benefits of drying. Typically, substances sold in the form of a spray contain oils that take a long time to be absorbed, which does not allow the varnish to dry quickly.