The nail class isn’t sometimes recognized for fast innovation, however that’s beginning to change. Working example: CND’s newest launch, a visual mild nail lamp that cures gel polish with out counting on conventional UV expertise.
As an alternative of UV or LED mild, this new system makes use of seen mild to remedy the model’s Shellac gel polishes. In response to CND, the expertise delivers the identical adhesion, sturdiness and long-lasting put on—with out emitting UV radiation.
So how does it truly work? “The CND Visible Light Lamp uses diodes that emit light entirely within the visible spectrum (above 400 nm), producing no UV output,” explains CND World Training Supervisor and salon proprietor Lynn Cote. “While many other nail lamps operate with wavelengths below 400 nm, which fall into the UV range, traditional nail lamps typically use UV light to cure.”
That distinction issues. In response to Harvard Well being Publishing, each UV and LED nail lamps emit UVA radiation, which is related to an elevated threat of pores and skin most cancers. Whereas the chance from nail lamps is taken into account low, consultants nonetheless suggest protecting measures like making use of sunscreen to the fingers or carrying fingerless gloves throughout gel manicures.
Past the protection dialog, the brand new expertise can also be designed to enhance efficiency. “The lamp improves curing performance, especially for highly pigmented or opaque shades, by enhancing depth of cure and reducing issues like wrinkling,” says Cote. When paired with the Shellac system, the result’s “up to 21-day wear, a fade-resistant finish and no nail damage,” she provides. The lamp additionally features a preset ‘IR’ button that includes crimson mild expertise—to not remedy polish, however to create a extra “spa-like experience” throughout the service, Cote explains.
When it comes to usability, the expertise stays acquainted. The system cures polish in layers very like conventional lamps, however options up to date {hardware} like a cordless, rechargeable design, an ergonomic form and a detachable baseplate for pedicures. The aim, CND says, is to introduce new expertise with out requiring nail professionals to alter the way in which they work.
Alongside the brand new lamp, there are additionally new CND Shellac colours to play with. Because the model relaunches its Shellac line of gel nail polishes, it’s introducing six retro-inspired shades and 10 pro-favorite colours. Altogether, the brand new system contains properly over 100 shades, two base coats and 4 high coats.
The brand new CND Shellac system and visual mild lamp might be obtainable nationwide as a salon service beginning July 1.
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