Thanks Marsha for this valueable info! On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 8:18 PM, Marsha Rubino <[email protected]> wrote:
> 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 > > > > -- Yours truly, Jenny Mathweg Polished by Jenny, LLC Licensed Nail Technician/ Owner 1280 W. Main Street Suite110 Sun Prairie, WI 53590 (608) 837-2244 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
