Gel Chemistry & Gel Nail Basics Course
The Nail Hub Nail School - Advanced DIY - Level 1 Class 3
Season 1, Episode 3
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39m
Key Points you should now know after watching this video:
- what does nanometers mean when referring to gel nail lamps
- what type of light is used to cure gel nail products
- what is LED vs CFL?
- what is luminance aka luminous emittance
- why can’t I use any lamp to cure my gels?
- what are the three most common misconceptions about curing?
Here is excellent scientific study information about the effects of UV Nail Lamps: https://schoonscientific.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/UV-Nail-Lamp-Facts.pdf
More awesome info:
https://www.skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-expert-are-the-uv-lamps-in-the-dryers-at-the-nail-salon-safe-to-use/
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/safety-of-led-nail-lamps
https://universityhealthnews.com/daily/cancer/are-uv-nail-lamps-safe-ultraviolet-light-and-cancer/
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Key Points you should now know after watching this video:
- what is wattage?
- how does lamp design effect wattage?
- is more wattage better?
- what are the components needed for our gels to cure optimally?
- why can’t I use any lamp to cure my gels? -
The Nail Hub Nail School - Advanced D...
Key Points you should now know after watching this video:
- what is polymerization?
- what is the real name for "gel burn"?
- is heat caused by molecular friction?
- what about polymerization affects the nail allergy conversation?
- how can we mitigate heat? -
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