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★★★★☆
So Far So Good
Only had the dryer for a few weeks but so far so good.
Dryer works to cure my Gelish Nail Polish.
I just started doing my own Gel Nails to avoid the money not well spent on gel manicures that were too pricey and half the time not done to my standards so I looked into a nail lamp to get started with. LED lights cure your nails faster but the price tag gets steeper. So I wanted to start off with a cheaper UV light since I just started. I looked at many reviews for many UV dryers on Amazon and this one seemed the best bang for your buck. Even comes with gloves to protect your hands from the UV lights.
Just wished the button in the back would turn the lamp off when it is not set to a specific time (Other than 2 or 3 minutes). I have to turn the machine off in order to do that. Other than that the lamp has met my expectations so far.
Basic Gelish Nail Tips:
1) Clean nail off with rubbing alcohol (or nail cleanser Harmony Gelish Gel Cleanser - 120ml - 01250) >> Removes any moisture/oil
2) Apply PH prep bond Hand & Nail Harmony Gelish Nail Prep pH Bond - 0.5 oz
APPLY ALL COATS IN THIN LAYERS
3) Apply Foundation Gelish .5 Base & Top Coat Gel SET Harmony Nail Salon UV Manicure Polish Soak Off
UV 2 MIN
3a) OPTIONAL: Apply Structure gel Harmony Gelish Soak-off Gel Polish Structure Gel 0.5 Oz if your nails are in poor condition and need them to be stronger :: UV 2 min
4) Apply 1st coat of color
UV 2 MIN
5) Repeat step 4 until coats are a desired finish :: UV 2 MIN with each color coat
* For darker colors cure last coat for 3 minutes to be safe *
6) Apply Top Coat Gelish .5 Base & Top Coat Gel SET Harmony Nail Salon UV Manicure Polish Soak Off
UV 2 MIN
7) Clean nail off with rubbing alcohol (or nail cleanser Harmony Gelish Gel Cleanser - 120ml - 01250) >> Removes tacky feeling to give nails a clean, smooth, dry finish
February 2014 · Beauty and Personal Care · verified purchase