First off: these LED lights STILL USE ULTRA VIOLET LIGHT! The UV is just being produced by light-emitting diodes (LEDs) instead of traditional flourescent bulbs. From what I've been able to find out, flourescent bulbs emit UV in a broader wavelength range-- making it possible for one lamp to cure multiple brands and types of gels-- but LED technology allows for fine tuning the wavelength to the extent that it's possible to sync a gel very well to a specific lamp and vice verse. So a gel that cures at 385 nanometers of UV cures fine under a lamp that emits light in the 365-395 nm range as long as it gets enough exposure for enough time-- and so will a gel that cures at 392 nm. But these LED lights can be fine tuned so that they have a wavelength of 382-385 nm (or whatever) to work with very specific gels. And yes, for the most part, I am pulling those numbers out of my butt for the purpose of example. The more I read about LED tech, the more I'm willing to wait at least another 5 years before I invest in one of these lamps. So many claims of never having to change the bulbs-- but there are many factors that go into determining the life of an LED bulb. Unless the lamp comes with a 10 year warranty that includes replacing the diodes-- I'm not buying. We simply do NOT know how the technology is going to hold up in typical salon use yet. I'll be mighty PO'd if I spend $400+ on a lamp and half the diodes go out in a year. And I won't revisit my issues concerning needing a lamp that cures mulitple gels. I believe we've all voiced our opinion on that.
Maggie Franklin: Owner & Artist, The Art of Nailz, Visalia CA "Visionary rebel dreamer; obviously way ahead of my time." Maggie Rants [and rav...@nails Magazine Facebook > Found this blog by Rise Carter of NSI about the issue of the LED light vs the > UV light. A couple of techs are using it now and voice their opinions. > > http://www.nsinails.com/blog/2010/05/11/led-vs-uv-by-rise%E2%80%99-carter/ > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "NailTech" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en.
