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Expert: Lynnette Madden - 5/26/2009


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

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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.

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