BRISA gel lamp, can it cure other brands?

[Doug Schoon]

Hi All,
This question comes up a lot. Heather is absolutely correct and said it well. Without the proper lab equipment, you can't know how throughly the UV gel is curing.

All UV gels harden when they reach 50-55% cured, so you can't tell by looking. Always use the light that was designed for the UV gel product of your choice. Also, change the bulbs 4 times a year if you do lots of UV gels work. If anyone tells you differently, they aren't giving you the correct information.
I hope that helps answer this question.
Doug Schoon

It may SEEM to be curing Brisa gel, but it probably ISN'T FULLY CURED! This can lead to service breakdown, and possible sensitivity to product for your client!

SO PLEASE geeks, USE THE LAMP THAT IS MEANT TO BE USED WITH YOUR GEL LINE!

 

[adelekeegan1]

Now, there we have it, THE man has spoken.

Thanks Doug

or should it be Mr Schoon..........sir

 

[Doug Schoon]

Hi Adele,

My Nail Geek friends call me Doug. Other's sometime get more inventive or colorful .

My book, Nail Structure and Product Chemistry, 2cd Edition, has much more (non-company related) information on how these lamps and UV gels work (or don't). There is an entire chapter dedicated to the subject. I'm pretty sure SweetSqaured carry's the book.

Doug

 

[adelekeegan1]

Hi Adele,

My Nail Geek friends call me Doug. Other's sometime get more inventive or colorful .

My book, Nail Structure and Product Chemistry, 2cd Edition, has much more (non-company related) information on how these lamps and UV gels work (or don't). There is an entire chapter dedicated to the subject. I'm pretty sure SweetSqaured carry's the book.

Doug

Its on my Christmas list (just ashamed I haven't got it so far):o:o:o

Thank you Doug

 

[marioned]

I've got it, I've got it, Mr Schoon, Sir!

Ok, Doug LOL It's a wonderful resource and great for answering all those questions which pop into your head, like "I wonder why....?" or "How does....?"

Marion xx

 

[HeatherDavis]

Hi All,
This question comes up a lot. Heather is absolutely correct and said it well. Without the proper lab equipment, you can't know how throughly the UV gel is curing.

All UV gels harden when they reach 50-55% cured, so you can't tell by looking. Always use the light that was designed for the UV gel product of your choice. Also, change the bulbs 4 times a year if you do lots of UV gels work. If anyone tells you differently, they aren't giving you the correct information.
I hope that helps answer this question.
Doug Schoon

Can I put this on my resume? "Backed up personally by Doug Schoon," ?
:green:

 

[Blush86]

Thank you so much for all your help guys.

Spoke to my boss and explained it all to her. She says its cheaper to buy a new gel system that works with the day light lamp and will knock Brisa on the head when its run out, if thats the case. We have 4 daylight lamps cos there are 4 nail techs where I work, and we are all flat out all day.

I'm gutted. :cry: Love the stuff. Can't win them all eh??? :|

Really appreciate all the replies and as soon as I can afford to go it on my own, I know what I'll be investing in.

 

[Bagpuss]

Thank you so much for all your help guys.

Spoke to my boss and explained it all to her. She says its cheaper to buy a new gel system that works with the day light lamp and will knock Brisa on the head when its run out, if thats the case. We have 4 daylight lamps cos there are 4 nail techs where I work, and we are all flat out all day.

I'm gutted. :cry: Love the stuff. Can't win them all eh??? :|

Really appreciate all the replies and as soon as I can afford to go it on my own, I know what I'll be investing in.

IMO thats madness....

 

[RedAdmiral]

OMG! As a salon owner I will need to purchase 2 more lamps and send the girls on training if Brisa works out and if it improves the quality of all our nails and is as good as I think it is there's no way I'm changing back!
Stick to your guns and give her the facts - I have a dodgy nail on from one of the newbies on mondays Brisa class and it is sooo strong I just cant believe it!

 

[Clairet]

Its surprising how different salons work. You cannot compromise your clients and take the cheap way out.

Its great that Blush86 has a mature attitude to her clients and is, at least, trying to give honest advice to her boss, shame she is not taking it.

Be interesting to know what gel she chooses instead of Brisa.

I would imagine that the clients may have something to say about the change, we all know what clients can be like!!!! lol

Keep us posted Blush xx