Hi I'm new to the group :) I'm certified in makeup, esthetics, and now getting nail tech certified. Here in Connecticut we are the last state not requiring licenses. My class is all O.P.I. so we are using Axxium and UV top coats. I need to purchase a UV light but having lupus which makes me sun sensitive AND seeing my 24 year old doctor's hands are completely wrinkled because she has been getting gels for years, I'm wondering how to lessen the UV skin damage. I plan to use sunscreen on my clients but I'm not sure what wattage to get. My teacher reccomended 36W as the minimum but I'm wondering if I go higher will it take less time and will less time mean less UV exposure or does the higher wattage cancel that out? Also, I realize it wont work with a UV top coat but what about LED lights? What products do they work with and will LED be replacing UV or are they completely different? Also, I tried the Axxium sculpting gel with the O.P.I. light and it didn't harden at all! Any tips?
This is the light<http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Acrylic-CURING-Light-Equipment/dp/B005HG58P4/ref=sr_1_49?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1346187252&sr=1-49&keywords=nail+uv+light%20>I have my eye on. I like that it has an infinite digital timer and I can't spend more than $50. Thank you for any help! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/nailtech/-/3EODJ2JmQ68J. 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.
