No, regular nail polish requires air drying, whereas gel polish contains a polymer that must be ‘cured’ by a UV or LED lamp for it to become hard. Regular nail polishes can’t be used with UV or LED lamps and it won’t dry any quicker from being put under the lamp.
This 36W UV/LED nail lamp dryer comes with 15 pcs of dual source lamp beads (UV/ LED), which makes it suitable for drying all kinds of gel nail polish quickly and efficiently and not just regular polish.
Generally Does a UV light help dry regular nail polish? The UV light being emitted by the UV lamps does nothing to dry nail polish, but the heat from the light unit itself will assist in drying nail polish. A more effective nail polish dryer would be a heat light with a small fan or some apparatus that has heating capabilities as well as a fan to circulate the air.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
Can you use regular nail polish with LED top coat?
In short, you should not apply a gel top coat to your regular nail polish since regular nail polish has a long drying time and gel polish will trap moisture under the top coat. We recommend that you stick with a regular base coat and top coat when painting your nails with regular nail lacquer.
What is the best way to dry regular nail polish?
Cold air is really the most effective way to solidify the polish faster. If you don’t have a cool setting on your electric fans or blow dryer, try holding your hands in the freezer. I know it’s cold but it’s a great trick and TBH we’ll take any chance to avoid smearing our nails before they’re dry.
Can you use a nail dryer on regular polish?
ThermaDry 140 Manicure and Pedicure Nail Dryer ThermaDry is a corded manicure and pedicure dryer that you can use to dry any regular polish. Its sensor makes it safe to use the device.
Can you cure normal nail polish?
Only gel polish can be cured under a UV lamp. Regular polish dries on its own, while gel polish requires a lamp and won’t cure unless it’s sat under the lamp. Use a gel base coat, cure it, apply regular polish and wait for it to dry completely, then use a gel top coat and cure it.
Do nail lamps work for regular polish?
Can you use this with regular nail polish? Yes and no. Regular nail polish won’t cure under these lights. But, if you have regular nail polish on, you can apply a top coat of Shellac or Gel and cure it under the lamp to make your manicure last longer.
Can you turn regular polish into gel polish?
With Gelibility you can use any regular nail polish to create your own custom gel colors. Developed by Brandiāa manicurist to provide unlimited colors for her clients while saving money at the same time! Gelibility solves all your gel polish needs.
Can I use regular nail polish with gel base and top coat?
Yes.Regular nail polishes can be used with gel top coats. However, this regular nail polish must be completely dry before gel polish is applied. These combined polishes must be removed by soaking in warm water because the acetone will dissolve the regular polish and stain the nails.
How can you make your nail polish dry faster?
Keep reading for some safe suggestions for how to dry nail polish faster.
- Quick-dry top coat. Purchasing a clear coat of nail polish that’s been formulated specifically to cut down on drying time is an easy way to dry nails faster.
- Cold water quick-dry.
- Hairdryer.
- Baby oil.
- Thin coats of polish.
- Drying drops.
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