Ever feel like your gel polish isn't curing like it used to?
If your sets are taking longer to dry, looking dull, or lifting too soon, your UV/LED lamp might be the culprit!
Signs It's Time for a New Lamp:
- Gel polish stays tacky even after a full cure;
- It's bubbling and wrinkling after curing;
- Nails lose their shine or feel weak;
- You need to double the curing time;
- Uneven curing - some nails set, others don't;
- Your lamp has been running for over 10,000 hours.
Why Lamps Degrade Over Time:
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Dust, gel residue, and frequent on/off cycles can reduce lamp performance and curing power.
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Electrical wear in cords or circuitry may also diminish curing strength before visible bulb failure
A weak lamp = more time, more frustration, and less durability. Don't let an old lamp ruin your flawless sets!
Smart Practices:
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Mark your lamp’s “birthday” at purchase and log usage hours to monitor performance decline.
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Full-time pros should replace lamps more frequently than part-time users due to higher usage
Need a new one? We've got pro-level UV/LED lamps that deliver fast, even curing for every client!
