Is it possible to put normal nail polish on a UV lamp? Unfortunately, both a UV lamp or an LED will not help normal nail polish to dry quicker. LED and UV lamps are primarily for drying artificial nails. Artificial nails are not the same as human nails so they cannot be cleaned using regular tap water.
The best option is to use the correct UV lamp to dry regular nail polish. These lamps work by using special ultraviolet rays that are not visible to the human eye.
These UV rays are absorbed into the nail’s nail beds where they attack and destroy the oil and bacteria that form in your nails. After this is done, the UV rays then evaporate leaving the nail dry. They do not leave any spots on the nails after the process.
Before starting the UV lamp process make sure you have a good quality UV lamp and UV curing agent. You do not want to use regular nail polish remover that contains ammonia or chlorine because these substances will damage your nails.
Will Nail Polish Dry Under UV Light?
As mentioned above, normal nail polish only dries under UV light, meaning lots of waiting. Usually the nail polish will start to change its color under UV light, then will not dry that way at all. After a few washes, the polish will start to turn a different color.
Normal nail polish usually takes only 1-2 hours to dry, so if you’ve used top coat and base on your nails, you’ve got to wait at least that long, if not much longer. And its even worse – if you use UV gel nails, then you will have to wait even much more, because these type of nails take a much longer time to dry.
But with artificial nails, it’s totally different. All you need is regular nail polish, a UV lamp, and you’re good to go. With artificial nails, you have to be sure that your artificial nails are pre-treated to cure times, otherwise you will have problems curing them under normal conditions (cure times are usually at least 2 weeks apart).
When you go to the beauty salon, you have to make sure that your nail salon has a UV lamp, or you will have to wait in line for hours, especially with artificial nails, because the nail salon technicians know how long it takes to cure nails.
If you do not have a UV lamp at home or do not want to buy one, then the best solution would be to use a dry regular nail polish remover. You can find a dry regular nail polish remover at any drug store or pharmacy.
Does a UV Lamp Work Only For UV Gel Nails?
If you want to know “Does a UV lamp work only for UV gel nails?” then this article will answer your question. Whether UV nail polish is good enough for you or not will be determined by the kind of lifestyle you lead, and your vision.
UV lamp works best for people with normal to good vision who work in the field of medicine, electronics, welding and other similar job roles where UV light is required.
It is generally accepted that UV light can be harmful to people who do not have normal vision, so having UV lamp with a UV gel nail polish is an added protection for these people.
When you are working outside under the UV lamp, it would be better for you if you put on a pair of sunglasses, or some form of eye protection like glasses or a bandage over your eyes, because UV rays can be very dangerous.
You will definitely need to wear protective gloves when working with UV lamps and UV gel nails. It is also important that you keep your UV lamp or gel nail polish away from your eyes at all times, just in case some UV rays might accidentally enter your eyes.
UV lamps and UV gel nail polish have been proven safe for people to use. It is important to note however that some UV lamps cause serious cases of burn-ups and blindness. If you do not want to get burned, or worse, blinded, do not use UV lamps or UV gel nail polish. Your safety should always come first.
How Long Does It Take For Regular Nail Polish To Dry Under UV Light?
There is a lot of different nail polish remover products on the market. Some work, some don’t. What you need to understand is that what you’re looking for is a product that will remove your nail polish under the UV lamp safely and without causing damage.
So how long does it take for regular nail polish to dry under UV light? This is something that you need to know if you are considering purchasing any kind of UV nail polish remover. If you find a product that says it will do the job in minutes, ask yourself if it’s really worth the cost.
When you purchase your UV nail polish remover, make sure you ask the retailer to show you a test tube first. Most retailers will not show you a tube unless it has been thoroughly tested by another customer, and it must pass the quality control test.
Make sure the test tube is marked “paid in full”. When you purchase a UV nail polish remover, test it on a small area of skin first, and use a cotton swab to apply it to your nail.
It may take several applications before you notice any results. Don’t expect a dramatic change in the color or texture of your nail; it will simply fade over time.
Why is My Nail Polish Not drying Under UV Light?
Why is my nail polish not drying under UV light? It’s not unusual for normal nail polish to dry under UV light. However, not every kind of polish can or should dry under UV light. Here’s a quick rundown of the different kinds of nail polish that might have different drying properties under UV lamp.
Most UV lamps are made to only work with standard nail polish colors – opaque or sheer. Some UV lamps are also made specifically for gel manicures, and they work with gel manicures. If you want to apply a colored uv lamp to your normal nail polish, you will need to use a gel manicure nail lamp.
If you want your normal nail polish to dry under UV light, you will have to use an ordinary nail lamp or UV gel nail lamp.
Glue on nail polishes, do not dry under UV light, because glues are cured using the UV curing method. UV curing is the most common technique used by nail technicians to make sure that glues dry as quickly as possible so that customers can get their manicures done as quickly as possible, and for as few dollars as possible.
This is the cheapest way to do manicures and pedicures, and it does ensure that your nails are as good as new. However, UV curing does not cure the acrylics underneath your nails – these are called hardeners, and hardeners are not affected by the UV light.
Therefore, any time you have a hardening nail polish, you will have nails that are still as smooth and shiny as they were before you had your manicures – it’s just that now, under UV light, they look even better.
Can You Put Normal Nail Polish Under a UV Lamp?
Can you put normal nail polish on UV gel nails under a UV lamp? That’s what many salon technicians would like to tell you, but it simply isn’t true.
In reality, a UV lamp isn’t necessary to speed up drying times or make your manicure last longer. And even if it was, UV gel nails wouldn’t come out looking as good as they did when they were new.
One reason that regular nail polish doesn’t dry fast under a UV lamp is because UV gel nails are already brittle.
The reason that this type of nail polish has to dry is because they are filled with a special acrylic solution that slows down the evaporation process so that the solution can slowly evaporate from the nails without too much heat or trauma.
Unfortunately, neither a UV lamp nor an artificial UV lamp can help dry normal nail polish quickly. Acrylic solution dries very slowly under the right conditions, which means that applying it to one’s nails by means of a UV lamp isn’t really necessary. This is why many nail artists are now using artificial UV lamps to speed up drying times.
Conclusion
By applying the UV curing time for two minutes, you can get better and faster results. After two minutes, however, it’s more advisable to just wait till the next day to apply the artificial UV lamp. Otherwise, the artificial UV curing time will be too much for your nails. As such, it’s better to apply the UV lamp for two minutes and then just wait till the next day to apply another UV curing time.
