What should we know about the Shilak apparatus?

October 14, 2019

If you want your nails to look good for a long time, then shellac gel is the best option.

People often ask which nail lamp is best for shellac - UV or LED.

Here you will find a handy guide to everything you need to know when it comes to UV nail polish and LED gel polish.

Why do you need a shellac machine?

If you've ever been to a salon to get shellac done, you've probably noticed the lamps that all nail technicians use.

You may be wondering what the purpose of this tool is in the manicure process. This type of lamp is not needed for a regular manicure.

When you use gel nail polish or UV nail polish, unlike a regular manicure, the gel will not dry properly without a shellac machine.

Can gel polish be used without a UV or LED lamp?

When doing this type of manicure, the use of a shellac lamp is inevitable.

If you've ever tried to do shellac without an LED or UV lamp, you've probably been disappointed. Gel polish contains photo-initiators that require this type of light exposure to activate and polymerize for the perfect result.

In short, it would be pointless to do shellac without a UV or LED lamp.

What type of device should you buy?

As I mentioned above, you can use a UV nail lamp on LED polish, but you can't use an LED lamp on UV polish.

Before you read the review below, take a look at the best-selling shills of 2019.

The type of machine you use will depend on the type of gel polish you plan to use. Before deciding which one you need, consider a few factors.

Price:

LED lamps are more expensive than UV.
Such prices are due to the lack of functionality of UV.
LED makes the nail structure healthier.
It takes 10-90 seconds for full results.

Lifespan:

LED lights are more efficient
Uses less energy
LED lights offer durability and quality that will save you time and energy.

Skin safety:

LED nail lamps reduce the risk of UV exposure
These risks include skin damage from ultraviolet rays
The UV rays emitted by the LED nail lamp are negligible and do not leave toxic chemicals behind when released into the environment.
LED lights will protect your hands from overheating
Your hands will stay nice and cool.

Therefore, if you are not limited by budget, it is better to choose an LED lighting device.

Popular models