About Lynnette Madden Expertise I am able to answer any questions regarding artificial nails, whether they pertain to acrylic, gel, resin or fiberglass/silk wraps. If someone has questions regarding manicures and pedicures, I can help in this area too.
I also can help with waxing questions, ranging from eyebrows to Brazilians for women and men.
Skin care inquires? I can help in this area also.
The only thing I cannot help with is hair questions.
Experience I have been a licensed Nail Technician in Pennsylvania for over ten years. I am also licensed in Esthetics, which deals with skin care and waxing.
I am a salon owner, having owned my own business for over eight years.
I have also been an educator for three different nail companies.
Organizations I am active online in different forums pertaining to nails, skin care and waxing.
I am also a member of the BPW.
Publications I have written articles and am a frequent contributor to NAILS magazine.
Education/Credentials Received my licenses in the state of Pennsylvania, having gone to the Lansdale School of Cosmetology.
Awards and Honors In the very first nail competition I entered in Orlando Florida, I placed 6th. I have also placed in an online competition and placed 2nd.
I am on the Professional Advisory Board for two schools and will likely be teaching some classes at one of the schools in 2009.
Question I don't like going to salons to get my nails done, and I have been doing them myself for the past few years. I recently found out about gel nails, and how much better they are than acrylic. I wanted to know whether or a UV lamp is needed to do Gel Nails. I know there are some kits that say a lamp isn't needed, but what about all gels. DO you have to have a UV Lamp to do this kind of nail?
Answer DeAnna,
ALL gels need to be cured. If it is not cured, it is a resin and not a gel. Do not be fooled into believing that gels do not need to be cured.
You will need a UV lamp to cure your product. Gels are not better than acrylic, but some techs prefer gels.
I LOVE gels. They are not easy to do, but once you master them, you will like them better than acrylic
buenos dias,
Lynnette
