USpicy® MACARON USND-3603 36W Professional UV Gel Nail Dryer / Lamp Review

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I had one gel manicure before Christmas and I LOVED it. But I didn't want to spend $40 every two weeks. So I started researching Gels and Shellacs. I loved my gel manicure, so I decided to go that route. Sally's had a cheap UV mini light for $20, or a nicer one for $60. I didn't want cheap, but I thought $60 was a bit much. So I took to the internets! I landed on this one because it had good reviews, and was a VERY reasonable price. I am VERY happy with it. I ordered it on a Thursday and it came the following Tuesday. I use the Gelish brand of gels because that's what is most readily available to me, at Sally's. Be sure to read all of the instructions on applying the gels before you start. When I had my professional manicure, I noticed that after she had applied a top coat, she wiped my nails with something on a paper towel. I found out that it was rubbing alcohol. The gels leave a sticky "residue", and I learned last night that you need to wipe the base coat with the rubbing alcohol after curing it to get rid of that "residue". (I thought that it just hadn't cured, so I looked it up.) And then you also have to do the "residue" removal after the top coat. The UV light apparently does require a longer cure time VS an LED light. 1 minute for the base coat, and 2 minutes for both the color and the top coat. But the whole process took me about an hour, which is as long as I'd spend on a regular polish home manicure, only to have it chip after 2 days. Another tip is that with dark colors, I used Gelish Bella's Vampire, I had to apply 3 coats because you have to be sure to apply each coat VERY VERY thinly. Otherwise they won't cure properly. All in all, a great buy, and a great system!

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this lamp is great. sets my shellac nails perfect--glad i tried shellac diy! I first bought the shany uv light, and after a timer and a bulb that didn't work, I decided to send it back and try this one. It is much heavier and feels much sturdier. The light bulbs actually "click" solidly into place, unlike the shany. Plus, this one is pink and cuter! (not that that part really matters, but its a bonus IMO). :) definitely go with this uv light--you'll be glad you spent the four extra dollars on this one and saved all the money by not going with the official cnd one!

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I use this lamp at home with my Gelish Soak Off gel nail polish system. It works great and seems to be well made. It was shipped quickly and arrived in perfect condition. I really like the timer. I was afraid that with such a great price, I was "getting what I paid for" but I know now it's a real bargain. Don't bother with a lamp with less than 36 watts but don't think you need an expensive LED lamp. For gel nail polish (I can't speak about other uses) it's a great choice. Also, for the record, I love my Gelish system. It's easy to apply and looks fabulous!

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I really like this light. It works very well. I would order it again. It is really nice that all five fingers fit in at one time...a time saver!

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This UV Nail Lamp works perfectly and was priced much lower than I expected. I especially like the timer feature.