Many girls suffer from a lack of time due to the fast pace of life. Indeed, cooking, cleaning, taking care of children, her husband takes almost the whole day. But at the same time, we always want to look beautiful and well-groomed.
Therefore, in recent years, cosmetic products and equipment have been especially popular, which significantly save time. Among them, the most famous nail polish is "Drying" and UV lamps.
How to dry a varnish quickly
There are 2 ways to do this:
- Physical.
- Chemical.
The first method involves the use of special agents that accelerate the drying of the varnish. Their composition is based on components that contribute to the acceleration of solvent evaporation, which is located on the surface of the coating. For example, spray drying for nail polish is now very popular.
Reviews on this tool can be found on many thematic forums. Women claim that he really dries out freshly applied varnish in a matter of minutes, only he has one drawback - it is not economical to use.
According to the promises of many manufacturers, Drying nail polish will cope with its task in 1 minute. In fact, the situation is a little different. A suitable product must be selected individually. Some products may strip or bubble when exposed to varnish. Accordingly, thanks to this, the manicure will need to be done anew.
When there is no “Drying” nail polish on hand, you can use the proven folk method: dip your nails in cold water for a couple of minutes. According to some women, a good result is obtained by drying with a hairdryer, where the flow of hot air speeds up the drying of the varnish. In an extreme case, you can hold your hands above the fire, only this must be done very carefully.
How to use different types of drying
Nail polish "Drying" is very easy to use, as it has a special brush. It is enough to collect the required amount of funds and apply to the entire surface of the nail plate. Also, the tool is considered an excellent fixer, which makes it possible to save a manicure much longer.
"Drying" for nails in the form of varnish has the advantage of smoothing out flaws that have arisen during the application of varnish, and forms a mirror coating on the surface.
An inexpensive means is spray drying. It is sprayed onto a varnished nail plate. Before buying, pay attention to the label, as there are sprays for drying one or more layers of varnish. The first kind is able to dry only the last layer, while the lower ones will remain soft.
The latter is oil drying, which does not require precise application. It is enough to apply it on the last layer and wait a couple of minutes.
It is difficult to give an unambiguous answer to the question of which drying is better, since each has advantages and disadvantages.
Best Nail Polish Dryers
Seche Vite effectively dries varnishes in a few minutes with a very thick consistency, complex structure and applied in several layers. The only drawback: slightly pulls fresh and very liquid varnishes off the tips of the nails.
Essie Quick-e Drying Drops is an oil-based product where the usual brush is replaced by a small but convenient pipette. It not only dries, but also softens the cuticle. Disadvantage: there are no properties of the fixer, which does not provide additional resistance to the coating.
Orly - transparent and quick drying, which contains a special polymer that can dry even the lower layers of varnish. To strengthen the manicure, you need to apply the product several times.
Insta-Dri-Anti-Chip Top Coast - protects the manicure from chips. The product is applied, like a regular varnish, and after 3-4 minutes you can do business. The disadvantage is rapid thickening.
"Smart enamel" is an oil product of a domestic manufacturer, which contains geranium oil. Quickly dries, neutralizes the unpleasant odor of varnish and moisturizes the cuticle. Disadvantage: uneconomical, as its consistency is liquid.
Many have questions about the cost of drying. In fact, the price depends on many constituent factors, but, as a rule, it varies from 100 to 1000 rubles.
The best manufacturers of lamps for drying nails
A lamp for drying nail polish is necessary for those who love gel polishes and topical biogels. These miniature devices now live not only in nail salons, but also at home and many girls who want to make their nails beautiful without leaving home. And for those who have not yet decided which lamp to dry their nails should be at home, we suggest considering the most popular models.
Professional lamp CND UV Lamp 36W
This product was created for the intensive work of nail masters. The lamp developers provided almost all the chips for performing high-quality manicure and pedicure from gel varnishes: 4 timers, manual programming of the operating time, an easy-to-carry handle, manual programming of the time, a display panel showing a countdown, an indicator indicating the lamp power, a fan and a retractable finger tray. Disadvantages: many fakes and high cost.
Average price in the Russian Federation: 12,000 rubles.
Budget UV Lamp Jessnail 36 W
Lamp for drying nails, gel-varnished, from a domestic manufacturer - a great choice for beginners and those who do manicures at home. Characteristics: her form is classic, that is, it allows you to simultaneously dry nails on 5 fingers, 4 UV lamps with a power of 9 watts, 3 operating modes, a removable tray and the ability to dry any kind of UV gels and acrylic. Disadvantage: there is no timer for drying the base, that is, for a short period of time.
Average price in the Russian Federation: 1800 rubles.
One of the most powerful professional LED lamps Opiled Light
Perhaps this is the best option for beauty salons with a high status. But if your funds allow you to purchase this product, then be sure to seize the opportunity. Thanks to the ultra-bright LED lamps, the nails are instantly dried. Gel polish and biogels gain a high-quality mirror effect. The original form, which does not have a pallet, and a convenient carrying handle give the lamp originality and simplify use. Touch sensors and a timer are also available. Disadvantages: not all brands of gel varnishes dry, an adapter is required for the euro outlet, the product has a high cost.
Average price in the Russian Federation: 18,000 rubles.
Popular hybrid LED + CCFL Diamond
One of the few lamps that combines good quality, affordable cost. What types of products can this ultraviolet dryer dry: gel-based nail polish, biogels and led materials. It is equipped with 12 lamps, one of which is spiral, which allows drying in half a minute. To perform a pedicure, you can detach the bottom. There is also a timer for 10, 30 and 60 seconds. Disadvantages: small size, allowing only 4 fingers to dry at a time, the timer is located in the back of the case, which causes inconvenience for self-manicure, the country of origin is China.
The average price in the Russian Federation: 4500 rubles.
Runail 36- professional lamp with timer
It is respected not only by lovers of home manicure, but also by nail masters. The model has a classic “tunnel” shape, has a retractable bottom, 4 lamps with a power of 9 watts and 3 timers (1, 2, 3 minutes). Disadvantages: not the best quality timer, large weight (1.5 kg), warranty - 3 months.
Average price in the Russian Federation: 2400 rubles.
Home use Planet Nails Big Heart
Inexpensive and high-quality lamp for those who only comprehend the basics of gel manicure. Lamp power - 4.5 W, which allows you to dry the gel-coated nails in 30 seconds (maximum 1.5 minutes). According to the promise of manufacturers, the lamp can withstand 40 hours of operation, provided that materials compatible with this lamp will be used. The only negative is the lack of a timer.
The average price in the Russian Federation: 2200 rubles.
9W Mini Nail Dryer LED UV Lamp
Today it is the most compact lamp. Convenient in shape and easy to use. Among the advantages it should be noted the presence of a timer, surprisingly low cost. Of course, this lamp is not intended for professionals, but for modest home use, it gives a quick and good quality result. Disadvantages: it does not always dry the varnish in 30 seconds, drying occurs on the principle of "4 + 4 + 2".
Average price in the Russian Federation: 500 rubles.
These were some of the best lamps, and which one to buy, of course, is up to you.