Thank you!! I've been a successful tech for over 20 yrs. I'm always willing to try new things and learn. Sometimes when I come across a difficult client I question my technique. Wonder if I'm cutting corners.. Lately I've been thinking about my generic light and bulbs. Glad to hear I'm not alone in the way I do things!! I do the same as you!! Meryl Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 7, 2013, at 8:49 PM, Sherri Evans <[email protected]> wrote: > Ok I'm prepared to be flamed here but I'll tell you what I do... > > I know everyone tell you not to mix lights from one company to the next, > however, I have been doing some research and I have found the Gelish lamp, > the colour lock lamp, the end lamp and several others from wholesalers. The > only difference is these lamps are not branded or private labeled yet. Oh and > they are about 1/2 to 1/3 the price. > > So I use the same 18w LED light for all led colors and the same 36w light > light for all uv polishes. So far the only one I've used that won't cure in > the led is shellac. > > Also, when led first came out I bought a lamp not realizing there were > different wattage, so the first light I bought was only 9 watts-totally > useless. > > I'm fairly sure that the harmony, cuccio, shellac and artistic lamps are made > in China. If I'm wrong please correct me. > > As far as the bulbs go, less should never need to be replaced. UV bulbs, I > replace mine every 3-4 months. I but generic bulbs. I've paid more for the > brand name bulbs and frankly, I can't tell any difference in the end result. > > I also agree with Karen about the bottle vs. pot. I find the bottle to be > less of a hassle and they are easier to remove. > > By the way, my research yielded some very interesting results for gel polish > as well. > > Regards, > Sherri > On Jun 7, 2013 5:00 PM, "Meryl" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > Can I add a question here?? Some of you use one LED light for many brands > > of gel polish. Do you use one UV light to cure many brands of gel as > > well?? And, do you buy replacement bulbs only from that companies light or > > just a generic brand?? > > Meryl Hayton > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Jun 7, 2013, at 7:40 PM, Karen Hodges <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > I agree with Diana...but would add the brush-in-a-bottle UV Polishes tend > > > to dissolve and get fluffy faster than the in-a-pot ones. Maybe start > > > with one of them until you get your times down? > > > > > > Karen > > > > > > On Jun 7, 2013, at 7:02 PM, Diana Bonn <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > >> Because we are a creative bunch, and we keep trying new things. We all > > >> have our favorites, but always try new things. > > >> As a newbie, you need to start with one line, learn it upside down, then > > >> start expanding. I would choose by the availability to purchase, > > >> education, trouble shooting, and ease of use. diana from indiana > > >> > > >> > > >> At 03:41 PM 6/7/2013, you wrote: > > >>> What makes you choose to use various gel polishes? I'm a newbie and > > >>> haven't really started my collection just yet but I was wondering how a > > >>> tech decides on the type of gel polish to use. Thank you. > > >>> DeVaria > > >>> > > >>> On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 1:45:30 PM UTC-4, Arpi wrote: > > >>> Diane, > > >>> > > >>> It was great to see you girl! > > >>> I use Gelish, OPI, Orly, Artistic, and Dashing Diva soak offs with LED. > > >>> > > >>> Arpi Sekeryan > > >>> > > >>> > > >>> On Jun 5, 2013, at 6:33 AM, Diana Bonn <[email protected]> wrote: > > >>> > > >>>> Well I lucked out, I think!!! hehehe, Young Nail was having a special > > >>>> and I got a LED lamp Free...........doing a happy dance. > > >>>> > > >>>> But, has anyone put a list together about what gel polish can or > > >>>> cannot be used with a LED light? If so can you send me the info. > > >>>> > > >>>> If not, lets get a list together. I know YN can be used with UV and > > >>>> or LED. > > >>>> Shellac has to be a UV light. > > >>>> > > >>>> How about all the other brands out there? I know we ALL have > > >>>> different gel polishes in our drawers. And with new lights coming > > >>>> out, especially the combos, would be nice information. 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