Gel Nails UV Lamp - anyone in the know?!

[honeyistoosweet]

I am looking for a good quality UV lamp so i can do my own gel manicures at home. I usually have shellac/OPI done in the salon every few weeks and it costs a fortune.

I have a Sally's trade card but they only have one with very mixed reviews. I don't really know what I am looking for and I've heard there are two types? Can anyone shed any light on this, point me in the right direction. I'd be very grateful...

TIA!

[StatisticallyChallenged]

There is UV or LED. LED is newer and faster - I bought mine on Amazon and it works great!

[honeyistoosweet]

Oh okay thanks! That's great to know - and can I use that with all the well known brands - Gellish, Shellac, Opi etc?

[Maverick66]

The sensationail one from Boots is brilliant. Very compact. They may do an offer on it for Christmas . I got dd one last year in early December on offer.

[StatisticallyChallenged]

Yup, I have this one which I've used with a few brands.

[QueenMas]

I got mine from Amazon for around £25 - £30. Does the job!

[BuddyKringleberry]

I have the sensationail one from boots, I got it for £50odd. I have bought a few other branded gel polishes and it works really well. I did my nails a week ago and they're still super shiny and chip free. I have 4 young kids (7,3,2,2) so this is pretty amazing x

[jackstini]

They do have it on offer again! here

[weekendninja]

My uv lamp was from eBay and cost £11.00. I would do the link but I'm on my phone. It works perfectly well.

I also use blue sky nail varnish and it's just as good as the more expensive brands.