I asked the question, What make a Brisa UV Lamp different from other UV gel lamps. This is what they sent. Marsha McDonald Rubino GIMME NAILS 37 Fifth St. E. Suite 102 Kalispell, Montana 59901 [email protected]
----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Creative Nail Design <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 4:30:52 PM Subject: Incident No: 0000546590 Hi Marsha, UV Energy Output Not all 9-watt UV bulbs are created equal. The amount of UV light energy output can vary between each 9-watt UV bulb brand. Every 9-watt UV bulb brand can produce a different amount of UV energy output. The shape of the 9-watt UV bulb can also make a difference in the amount of UV energy output it will generate and the length of time the 9-watt UV bulb will produce UV energy at the required level. The wattage measures electrical consumption not UV output. There are a few UV gel systems that need less energy output and they often use a lower wattage UV lamp. Be careful, these UV gels sometimes have a higher concentration of photo initiators in them and too much UV energy output may cause a burning sensation to the nail bed, if exposed to a more powerful version. The UV gel product can overheat (exotherm) which can lead to onycholysis (detatchment of the natural nail), enhancement brittleness, service breakdown and possible discoloration. It is important to use the UV lamp that is recommended by the UV gel manufacturer. Choosing a UV Lamp Determine which UV gel system you plan to use prior to choosing the appropriate Lamp. You must use the UV lamp designed and formulated for that specific UV gel product. It is not a marketing ploy, UV gel systems are formulated differently from manufacturer to manufacturer and made to work with a specific UV lamp. Choose the UV lamp that is recommended by the manufacturer. Competitor UV lamps will not properly cure the Brisa UV Gels. Brisa UV Gel System must be used with the Brisa UV Lamp that requires 3 customized maximum efficiency UV bulbs. Curing the Brisa UV Gel . Brisa UV Lamp was developed with a shorter distance between the UV bulbs and the fingernails to provide an optimum cure for the Brisa UV Gels. Brisa UV Lamp has a reflective foil liner, 3 customized maximum high efficiency 9-watt UV bulbs. Brisa UV Gels require a 2 minute cure per layer, under the Brisa UV Lamp. When you are not getting a complete cure, it will result in service breakdown and increased potential for developing an allergy to the UV gel. Never use the 10 second timer freeze to cure a layer. CND did in-depth research prior to developing Brisa and the Brisa UV Lamp. Many things were taken into consideration during the development stages....the lamp was only one; but also a very important issue. Since working safe with products is the #1 priority with CND, the UV bulbs had to be taken into consideration. Sophisticated equipment was used to test UV bulbs and to find the bulb that put out the steadiest amount of UV for the longest period of time (the Brisa bulb). Some UV bulbs will start-out emitting a high level of UV then drop-off drastically in the amount of UV they emit. This drop-off in UV output leads to undercuring and service breakdown. And it's not something you can "see" because the bulbs will still continue to emit light. In addition to the arched bulbs and reflective liners, there are some other features to the Brisa UV Lamp: There is a 2 minute and 10 second timer on the back of the unit. The front of the Brisa UV Lamp has a raised "ledge" for clients to comfortably slide their fingers or thumb under during curing. We offer technical support for all of our products through our hotline. (1-800-833-NAIL) If it becomes necessary for you to use our hotline regarding Brisa, the first question ask will be "Are you using the Brisa Lamp?" We do not test products (or lamps) outside of our systems. Brisa has been through many tests with the Brisa Lamp. We know how the product responds under various conditions. If you use Brisa with another lamp and experience problems, we assume the lamp is the problem Choose wisely when investing in your systems. For utmost safety when working with gels --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
