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I bought this lamp to use with the CND Shellac nail polish (gel). Although it is pricey, I really didn't want to take a chance with buying a lamp that didn't cure Shellac products. So, I decided to keep my investment with CND. The lamp works great and is easy to use. Plus, it is small enough to store out of sight. I am very happy with my entire CND purchase. Gel nails are the way to go, and so easy to do at home!

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Shellac is a process that does not harm your nail beds. I love the look, stamina and shine. What I didn't like is the price at the salon. The cost is similar to having a new set of acrylics every 2-3 weeks anywhere from $30-$45 dollars per visit (depending on single, french, type of salon, etc.) I found less expensive UV lamps, however I knew that this lamp worked well and the two salons that I did attend used the same lamp. I had some difficulty removing the cover to insert the bulbs, but finally managed to push it open. I have purchased 4 different colors and now shellac my own nails every 2 weeks. Love it!

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I am not good at all with nail polish and did the salon manicures, but they are pricey and I can't always go when I need to, so invested in the CND UV Lamp and CND shellac base coat, CND shellac color, & CND shellac top coat. I can't believe how wonderful it turned out my very first time. Just research a little and you will find out the procedure & how long to use the lamp for each coat, etc. It didn't take me long to find out what I needed to know. I read reviews and from those I was able to make a really good smart investment. But what I want to help others with is HOW TO OPEN THE UV LAMP TO INSTALL THE BULBS.

I had no luck with the pamphlet, SO CALLED THE PHONE NUMBER ON THE BACK OF THE BOX and the lady was so very nice & helpful. She said the instructions were not the way to go and then she proceeded to help me and walked me through 3 different ways--the 3rd one worked for me, which is 'cradling the lamp in your arm like a baby'. Just call--they really can help, as I was so afraid I was going to break my brand new expensive lamp. Good luck and enjoy!Programmable UV Lamp, 08200, Creative Nail Design, Shellac / Tools and Implements

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When I bought this lamp I knew nothing about Shellac or Gelish Polish, except that a relative of mine really likes it. I have NEVER had a professional manicure done or a pedicure or acrylic nails. I have always done my own nails with regular polish or stick on polish and I have nails that are far from "always nice". In fact about 1-2 years ago my nails started to peel as soon as they got a little longer making it extremely hard for me to keep polish on them and keep them looking nice. I was afraid to put my hands in my jeans pockets, because I had to worry about the polish chipping and peeling off them. I am also not good with sitting still for a long time mostly due to the fact that I am busy and have lots to do, so I don't just like to sit and wait for the polish to thoroughly dry, which often caused smudges.

To make a long story shorter, my relative suggested I look into Shellac and so I ended up on Amazon where you seem to be able to get just about anything. I read a few reviews and even though I was still confused on how it all works I purchased the lamp along with Shellac Base Coat Shellac Moonlight and Roses Shellac Top Coat. In the description of the lamp it told me how long I needed to keep my nails under the lamp (cure the nails).

I shaped my nails...and used the base coat, then the color coat, then another color coat, then the top coat. I always prefer a french manicure, but at that time my nails were pretty bad so I figured a good light color would help them grow a little and since everyone speaks so highly of the Shellac product I was hoping it would help stay on better, while my nails grew some and keep them from peeling. It only lasted for about 5 days before it peeled, but I think I had put the Shellac on a little to heavy (it blisters and doesn't work as well if you put the products on to heavy).

To remove the Shellac you can purchase wraps (a cotton patch with strips attached, for wrapping the acetone soaked cotton patch around your nail, thus soaking the Shellac off your nail).

In the meantime I had watch some YouTube videos on shellac and gelish and I recommend you do this for helpful tips and ideas. I liked what I heard about Gelish Polish, which is just a different brand of Polish that is also used under the UV Lamp. I got some Gelish Polish here on Amazon and have since then done some French manicures on my hands and toes. It does not last me the whole 2 weeks on my hands, that it says it will last, but I am certain that's partially my own fault. I am very active like cooking and cleaning and work and gardening and sometimes I forget to be a little more careful. I do wear gloves most of the times but sometimes I forget. It has started to last a little longer and I believe this is also because my nails are looking better :-). BTW, last time on my toes it looked great for 3 weeks and I only changed it because the nails were growing out.

My nails still peel a little, but definitely not as bad. I keep Gelish on them (I think Gelish and Shellac are both equally good) and they are looking so nice and shiny for so much longer then they used to. Like I said before I never had a professional manicure or pedicure done, but at our local salons they charge $72 for a Shellac French pedicure and $44 for a Shellac French Manicure. Yes, the initial cost for this system was quite a bit (I spent about $200 to get started), but it last a long time. And the shine is awesome!

To remove and prepare your nails for the next time, takes quite a bit of work and time. First soak off the polish 10 15 minutes each hand)...then remove the polish by scraping it off the nail completely and carefully (5 minutes) then shape your nails....clean the cuticles...buff lightly...rehydrate by putting some alcohol onto a cotton pad and wiping your nails with it (or use Gelish ph bond/recommended). Last night I removed the Polish with the soak off wraps and cleaned and shaped my nails. This morning then I did the polish on my hands and nails...and now I am good for hopefully a week or two :-).

Hint: For removing polish, I actually do one hand first, then I slip the wraps off my nails and remove the polish, then i drop some more polish remover inside the wrap onto the pad, and i slip the same wraps on my other hands nails. This works great and cuts the cost of wraps in half. So you only use 5 wraps rather then 10 each time you remove polish. The same works for the toes!

If you are like me and you know almost nothing about professional manicures, if you decide to get the lamp, you also need the base coat a top coat and a color (Shellac or Gelish brand is great). The colors can also be layered for different shades...for example...a base coat followed by a pink coat...followed by a glitter coat...followed by the top coat. Or you can do a purple underneath with a almost transparent sparkly pink over top...see what I mean :-).

update...almost 1.5 years later. i am still using this lamp and it is still going strong. i use it once or twice every 2 weeks. if you put pH-bond, put out by gelish, on your clean nail before applying the base coat, it will without a doubt adhere much better and last longer. i often peel the polish off my nails, instead of using remover wraps, and it works good for me, but might not be so good for your nail. i do this because its faster and more convenient (and saves a lot of money on the wraps), like i sometimes do this with my teeth when i drive down the road lol. but sorry i know this might be bad advice. anyways, i only use shallac polish and have a non stop french manicure.....on my fingers and toes......and shallac is the best thing that ever happened to my nails!

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I was looking forward to having this lamp. This is the UV lamp my cosmetologist uses, so I knew it would work. However, when I received the lamp, there was a defective light. (I knew it was the light, because I placed it in each outlet and still did not work.) This would not have been a big deal if I could send it back and get a replacement. I have sent e-mails for the past 2 weeks and the company will not respond back!! I am in the process of digging deeper to find a better way to reach this company!