The machine is an LED machine. Compared to a UV machine, the drying time is longer but especially varnishes are not the same.
For this test I used the brand striplac Alessandro Alessandro - Striplac - UV Nail Polish - 508 Red Stars Red Paradise- (for multi-item order extra postage cost will be reimbursed)
It takes a varnish base + finish and color of varnish.
I recommend taking a manicure before the nail polish to save time. While removing the varnish before, file nails, push back cuticles because otherwise the varnish will hold less well.
The machine has a switch on the back with three positions: 0 to stop in the middle, "-" to set a default timer 30 s or "=" for continuous operation. The default timer 30 s no use since it takes minimum 60 seconds to dry a layer. Continuous operation is useless also because the exposure time is 60 s in general.
So forget the button on the back and use the button "Time selection" on top of the device that allows you to program 60 s we need.
The unit turns on automatically when a hand is in it and also stops automatically. We feel a slight heat is however not unpleasant. First put the thumb and other fingers. Make a hand after the other, it's easier. The machine allows to put the whole hand without problems. She is silent. The timer is also very bright and quiet.
Concretely, we must apply a thin base layer of an inch. 60s to dry. Apply the base on the other fingers. Dry 60s. Do the same with the other hand. Then put a thin layer of varnish. Dry 60s. Then put a base layer. Dry 60s.
LED machine does not work with some polish, make sure your polish is compatible seek advice. It would be handy to have a list of nail brands to use either a varnish sample with the machine. By cons, we should not expect that the nails are dry. THEY ARE STICKY at each stage. Do not take this into account and continue each step not exceeding 60s. In the end, you have to go to the nails which are all sticky or a disc soaked in striplac is a simple alcohol swab. Do not be afraid to rub to remove any sticky residue. The nail becomes smooth and shiny!
The file provided with the machine is appreciable.
Otherwise the instruction manual of the machine is fairly succinct and very poorly translated for the French version.
In the video below against, I detail you the machine and its use.
