The hybrid lamp for manicure and pedicure has become increasingly popular recently due to its versatility. It can be used both for polymerization during nail extensions and for traditional “drying” of gel polish. Today we will discuss what kind of device this is, what the main advantages and disadvantages of its use are, and we will also determine the main criteria based on which the buyer can easily choose a high-quality “hybrid” model.
What is and what does a hybrid manicure with gel polish mean?
A hybrid nail lamp combines 2 types of radiation:
- CCFL+ LED;
- LED+UV.
Due to the combined effect, the polymerization time is reduced. Lamp power varies from 6 W to 54 W. 6 W is suitable for home use and will allow you to dry regular manicure or gel polish. Salons use dryers of 24 watts and higher - procedures are carried out quickly.
The advantages of LED+CCFL devices are durability, low energy consumption with high power. We also note the environmental friendliness, harmlessness and high service life of gas-based flasks (cold cathode plus LED).
ON A NOTE! Hybrid devices allow you to dry any coating - shellac or gel extensions.
The disadvantage of such a lamp is its rather high cost and the fact that if it fails, you need to buy a new device, and not just replace the lamp. But they rarely fail, and their service life is 5–7 years.
Ice + UV nail lamp - two in one: ultraviolet and LED technologies. Due to this combination, even high-power flasks heat up less and do not damage the nail plate.
In most models, you can turn on UV and LED lamps separately, but the power of the device can be different. The service life of such devices is about 50,000 hours.
What types of lamps are there?
A hybrid nail drying lamp is not the only option available at the moment, although it is one of the most modern types of equipment. The following types of devices are also available in stores:
- Ultraviolet lamps, which use UV rays to dry gel polish. Such devices are inexpensive, but can be harmful to health;
- LED lamps with LEDs dry gel polish much faster than the previous type. Also, the lamps do not pose a health hazard and can be used both in the salon and at home;
- Gas-light with a cold cathode, which are characterized by low cost and durability;
- A hybrid nail lamp that works using LED and gas light bulbs. It is considered the most versatile and professional, often used in beauty salons. Although the price of such equipment is much higher than that of previous devices;
- The SUN lamp is one of the latest developments, which ensures quick drying of any material, has a convenient display for control, stylish design and an affordable price.
Rating of 2 in 1 extension dryers
| Nomination | Model | Technology | Power, W | Timer | Bottom | Cost in rubles |
| The most popular of the mini dryers | SUN-MINI | LED-UV | 9 | 30 and 60 seconds | No | 400 |
| The best model in the mid-price segment | SUNone SUNUV1 | LED-UV | 48 | 5, 30, 60 and 90 seconds | Yes | 1500 |
| The best cold cathode tube | PROFESSIONAL NAIL 48 W | CCFL+LED | 48 | 10, 30 and 60 seconds | Removable magnetic | 2500 |
| Optimal price-quality ratio | Lamp SUN 6 48W | LED+UV | 48 | 30 and 60 seconds | Removable magnetic | 2000 |
| The most stylish device | DIMOND | CCFL+LED | 36 | 10, 30 and 60 seconds | Removable magnetic | 4500 |
Comparison table of characteristics
In order to compare the presented products, we suggest taking a look at their characteristics in the table below.
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| Model | Power, W) | Manufacturer country | Modes | Housing material | Price, rub) |
| SUN 5 with display | 48 | China | 3 | plastic | from 1199 to 2000 |
| LED-UV SUN 5 | 48 | China | 4 | plastic | from 574 to 1996 |
| LED-UV SUN X | 54 | China | 4 | plastic | from 579 to 2222 |
| LED-UV SUN X Plus | 72 | Russia | 4 | plastic | from 1222 to 3000 |
| LED-UV SUN 9S | 24 | China | 3 | plastic | from 900 to 2300 |
| Sun 5 UV-LED | 48 | China | 4 | plastic | from 799 to 1200 |
| LED-UV SUN X5 Plus | 80 | China | 4 | plastic | from 1990 to 2550 |
| LED-UV TNL Professional L48 | 48 | Korea | 3 | plastic | from 1698 to 2000 |
| LED-UV TNL Professional Sun | 72 | Korea | 4 | plastic | from 2465 to 3200 |
| LED-UV SUNone | 24,48 | China | 3 | plastic | from 584 to 1800 |
| LED-UV SUNUV 5 Plus Smart 2.0 | 24,48 | China | 4 | plastic | from 3290 to 3753 |
| LED-UV Beurer MP48 | 24 | China | 3 | plastic | from 4331 to 4990 |
More details about each of the presented models
The most popular of the mini dryers. The small hybrid lamp SUN-MINI is a 9-watt LED-UV device.
- It has folding legs and fits in the palm of your hand; you can take this dryer with you on a trip or use it as an additional dryer.
- There is a timer for 30 and 60 seconds, which is activated by pressing one button. Quick press – 30 seconds, delayed – 60 seconds.
- A very convenient and inexpensive device.
- Powered by USB or regular network.
- Its cost is 400 rubles.
The best model in the mid-price segment. Touch LED-UV lamp SUNone SUNUV1 - differs in that the power in it can be adjusted with a switch of 24 W or 48 W.
- Has a removable bottom and timer.
- Compact and stylish.
- Timer for 5, 30, 60 and 90 seconds.
- Made in China.
- The cost of this model is 1500 rubles.
- Available in white and pink.
- Does not have a display.
The best cold cathode tube. The hybrid device for polymerization PROFESSIONAL NAIL 48 W combines two elements CCFL (cold cathode) and LED (light emitting diode).
- The device's power of 48 watts allows you to polymerize gels 4 times faster than in a conventional UV lamp.
- A device with a timer for 10, 30 and 60 seconds.
- Has a motion sensor and a removable bottom.
- Service life up to 50,000 hours - approximately 7 years of continuous operation.
- The cost of the model is 2500 rubles.
Optimal price-quality ratio. LED+UV Lamp SUN 6 48W costs 2 thousand rubles with a built-in convenient touch display and is designed for drying coatings with gel: shellac, biogel, gel extensions.
- Contains two power modes - 48 W will allow you to quickly polymerize any coating, and 24 W will make the procedure more gentle.
- There is a motion sensor and a timer for 30 and 60 seconds.
- There is a retractable magnetic bottom for pedicures.
- Gel polish polymerizes in 5–30 seconds, ice gel in 30–60 seconds.
- Holding the power button switches power modes, information about which you will see on the touch screen.
- The lamp is round with an ergonomic shape, dimensions 25 by 25 by 20 cm and quite light - 700 grams. In this case, each hand can be treated entirely.
The most stylish device. One of the most popular DIMOND hybrid lamps based on CCFL+LED technology.
- The high rating is due to its stylish design and 36-watt power.
- The model is equipped with a removable magnetic bottom, which can be easily removed at any time.
- Built-in timer for 10, 30 and 60 seconds. The dimensions polymerize the coating on the entire arm or leg at once. The device is not heavy in weight - 700 grams, but costs an average of 4,500 rubles.
The main differences between a hybrid lamp and others
How does a hybrid type of device differ from others? A hybrid lamp for drying nails combines two technologies - cold cathode and LED.
This means you can reap twice as many benefits. All types of material quickly harden under UV rays, but they are short-lived, so they often have to be changed. LED lamps provide a more powerful light source, are economical in consumption and fixation of gel polish occurs twice as fast.
But such bulbs do not polymerize all types of gel. And here the presence of additional CCFL lamps, which are characterized by efficiency and minimal heating, comes to the rescue.
It follows that a hybrid lamp for manicure under gel polish has many advantages:
- Hardening of any type of polymer, which means you don’t have to look for a specific type in the store;
- Environmental friendliness and safety;
- Does not require special disposal after the end of its service life;
- There is no wrinkling of the gel and the appearance of cracks on the surface;
- Hardening of the material within 30 seconds;
- Economical energy consumption;
- It heats up less and produces less heat;
- Long service life and no need to replace luminous elements;
- Small size and reasonable cost.
The main disadvantage of hybrids is the need to buy a new device if it breaks down. But this rarely happens, and the average service life is five to eight years.
How to choose the best combination dryer for manicure?
To choose the optimal hybrid nail lamp, you should first understand the purpose of use. For example, a folding, powerful, but expensive device is suitable for craftsmen working on the road. A large specimen, in which two hands can be placed for drying, is suitable for salons that save their time and the time of their clients.
Let's take a closer look at what parameters you need to pay attention to:
- Power. The power of hybrid lamps for shellac and gel nail extensions varies from 9 W to 54. The speed of the procedure, as well as the number of nails that can be polymerized in one go, depends on the power. You should not chase high powers, if the flow of clients is small, you can stop at the middle option, because as this parameter increases, the price of the device also increases.
- Dimensions. Typically, nail lamps, including hybrid ones, do not take up much space on the table, but there are both very compact models that can be put in a purse and larger models designed for drying both hands at the same time. Presence of a timer. A convenient feature that allows you to not keep track of the time separately. Models are equipped with timers from 5 seconds to two minutes.
- Retractable bottom. The presence of a retractable bottom in the device allows you to polymerize the gel on your feet and carry out pedicure procedures with ease.
How to decide on the device option?
Before you buy a drying lamp, you need to decide what type of material you plan to work with. For example, to work with gels, a device with UV rays and a power of 9 W will be sufficient; for extensions, a device with a power of at least 36 W is required.
The purpose of the equipment is also important. To work with a large flow of people in the salon and for professional manicure at home, choose a hybrid or SUN lamp. For home use and creating your own manicure, a simple UV lamp model will be enough.
In addition, it is worth considering the size of the device, the need to move it, size, allergies to ultraviolet rays, and the need to perform a pedicure. Before purchasing, please consider:
- Device weight. Better quality ones will weigh more than Chinese ones. This means that the lamp will not slip and is durable;
- The buttons should be easy to press;
- The power cord should not be too short, as this indicates Chinese production and low quality;
- The presence of a sensor is another significant advantage that is typical of trusted brands.
Model shapes
Something else to consider is the shape and size. Medium and small are comfortable for home use. Larger models are suitable for salons and drying two hands at once.
Professional craftsmen should pay attention to semicircular models or lamps without a bottom. Because they are easy to use. Simply apply the material to your nails and place the device on top. The bottom can be locked in place or retractable.
To perform work at a table, closed equipment in the form of a sphere or hemisphere is most suitable - they are open only on one side and do not illuminate the jars with the material.
Devices with a timer and a control display are considered the most comfortable to use. Some models have a motion sensor and turn on only when you raise your hands. This means that the master does not need to constantly turn on the timer and be distracted from work.
Hybrid lamps are considered the best option for professional or home use and work with various types of coating.
Such models combine the advantages of other devices at a relatively low cost. But when choosing, it is important to take into account the build quality, size and shape of the device, power, presence of a timer and display, cable length and the possibility of replacing lighting elements. Then the purchase will bring only positive impressions and make work much more comfortable.
How long to dry?
With a large flow of clients, drying time plays an important role, because even applying gel polish requires at least 3-4 red drying times for all nails, let alone extensions. And if at home you can afford to take 2 hours, then for a studio master every minute counts. Depending on the power, the drying time of gel polish varies:
- 9 watts – polymerization in 1 minute;
- 18 watts - 20–30 seconds;
- 36 watts - 10–20 seconds;
- 54 watts - 5-10 seconds.
Ice gel polymerization time:
- 9 watts – polymerization in 1.5 minutes;
- 18 watts - 30–40 seconds;
- 36 watts - 20 seconds;
- 54 watts - 10-15 seconds.
Useful articles on the topic:
- Read how to use gel polish lamps correctly and safely here.
- What to do and how to treat an allergy to a UV lamp.
About the product
As the name suggests, the hybrid device combines the technical properties of CCFL, LED and UV lamps. Thanks to its versatile functionality, as well as the high quality of the main “working” elements, this type of equipment can be used by both professional craftsmen in beauty salons and those who like to care for their nails at home.
Externally, the design of this “UV + LED hybrid” is identical to its traditional ultraviolet counterparts: a plastic case, the inner surface of which is equipped with functional light elements that are activated when connected to the power supply. In this case, the “sources” of light are, as a rule, 1 – 2 ultraviolet lamps and 12 LEDs, designed for polymerization of various types of gel coatings, in particular acrylic, simple varnish, biogel, LED and UV varnishes.
In addition to versatility, the built-in number of “drying” elements helps the coating harden in the shortest possible time, thus providing significant energy savings.
The differences between such hybrid devices for manicure and pedicure are based on the type of body material used (most often plastic), the presence or absence of a “reflector” on the inside of the device and the total power of all light elements of the device (36 or 48 W).
Types of nail dryer lamps
Drying lamps come in several types and have a number of differences.
- Fluorescent Lamp;
- LED lamp;
- Gas light lamp;
- Hybrid lamp.
Any drying lamp has the following design:
- Housings;
- Lamp;
- Control panels;
- Power cord.
The control panel for lamps varies. The minimum option is a power button, but in addition, devices with additional functions are possible:
- Timer with different modes. In some models, a display is installed next to the timer;
- Sensor;
- Removable or retractable bottom;
- Cooling system.
This is not the entire list of possible functions of lamps for drying shellac.
Lamps also come in different sizes: for two hands, for one hand, for one finger, lamps for pedicure.
What power and drying time is needed?
The minimum power required from a UV lamp is 36W. As a rule, the housings of such powerful specimens contain not one, but 4 light bulbs.
With this type you can polymerize absolutely any varnish that is on the market today.
Their main disadvantage is that drying takes a long time. This is usually a minimum of two minutes for colored gel polishes.
Even cheap LED ones take about 30 seconds.
Model overview
When choosing a suitable device, you need to take into account the purpose for which it is purchased: for personal use or for work in the salon.
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A device made of combined materials with a power of 48 W. Equipped with a timer for 10, 30, 60 seconds. Electrical power consumption: 100-240 watts Operating duration is about 5 thousand hours, responds to hand movements. The design has a removable “bottom”.
Advantages:
- various design options;
- compact size;
- high quality and speed of polymerization;
- built-in timer.
Flaws:
- there are no rubberized feet on the bottom of the device, necessary for better fixation;
- there is no “reflector” inside the structure.
What are they needed for
Today, to perform fashionable nail designs, varnishes made on the basis of photopolymers are usually used. They have the ability to harden under the influence of light radiation of a certain spectrum. Therefore, special nail lamps are now widely used in nail salons. They are devices with plastic cases of various shapes with lamps located inside and an open compartment for the hand located under them. Fingers with nail polish applied are placed inside and left for 0.5-2 minutes. The varnish fixed in this way stays securely on the nails for more than 3 weeks.
If you are in doubt whether you need a hybrid nail lamp, reviews left on the websites of specialized stores will help you make your choice. Professional master designers have long appreciated all the advantages of hybrids. Therefore, in almost all nail salons you can see such devices. Many women are passionate about nail art and prefer to do their own manicure at home using a nail lamp at home. Reviews from regular users indicate that hybrids are more practical because they significantly save time on doing work; most popular gel polishes under them harden in 30 seconds. The craftsmen also appreciated the long-term operation of such lamps without replacing the luminous elements.
How to use it correctly?
Depending on the type of heating device and the coating applied, the time interval for polymerization will vary; using a hybrid lamp is not difficult. Before use, you should read the instructions included with it to avoid unwanted results. The time interval must be strictly observed. It is advisable to choose a device with a timer or equipped with a special sound signal. Otherwise, you will have to navigate by the clock, which is not very convenient and distracts during the manicure process.
All devices have a cable for connecting to the network; before starting work, you must insert the plug into the socket. After applying the coating to the nails, the hand is placed inside the device. After which the timer counts down the time required for polymerization, after which the lights go out. Some models are also suitable for pedicures. Special retractable mirror platforms allow you to comfortably dry your covered toes.
Reviews of Cylinder 30G
When choosing a hybrid nail lamp, you need to consider customer reviews of popular models. This will allow you to determine the main qualities of the device. Thus, one of the most popular types of hybrids has become the Cylinder 30G lamp. It is intended for professional use.
The presented model has one CCFL lamp and 12 bright LEDs. The presented hybrid allows you to quickly dry different types of gel, biogel, gel polish, etc. A modern LED lamp does not require replacement for a long time. It does not damage the skin of your hands. The lamps belong to the energy-saving category. Therefore, the device does not consume much electricity. The operating life is 50 thousand hours.
The cold glow CCFL lamp is also energy saving. It saves about 70% of electricity.
The body is made of high quality plastic. The model has an interesting design. At the top of the case there is a control panel. There is a button to turn the device on and off, adjust the time, and reset the settings. The presented model is designed for polymerizing varnish on one hand. You can also use the device to create a pedicure. For this purpose, the housing has a removable bottom.
The weight of the model is 800 g. In this case, the timer can be set for 30, 60 seconds, as well as 1.5 or 2 minutes.
Reviews about ZS-LCL005
Hybrid nail lamp ZS-LCL005 is made in China. At the same time, its quality is quite acceptable. The model is designed to work with all types of photopolymer coatings. At the same time, the quality of drying, according to reviews, is high. The varnish hardens evenly throughout the entire thickness of the layer. This requires very little time.
The power of the presented model is high. At the same time, it is energy saving. Modern technologies that are used to create this model allow you to do manicure absolutely safely. The light flux does not harm the skin and eyes.
The ZS-LCL005 case is made of high quality plastic. At the same time, the lamp has a stylish design. The design includes a rubber rest for the hands. To protect the eyes from bright light, the lamp compartment is covered with a visor.
The timer buttons are located on the rear panel of the device. Since the lamp power is high (48 W), you can set the drying period to 10, 20 or 30 seconds. The model has a touch activation function. Users especially like this. By placing your hands under the lamp, you do not need to press the button. The device will turn on itself.
The presented lamp allows you to dry one hand. You can do a pedicure using the presented hybrid. It has a removable bottom. The weight of the lamp is 1.3 kg. Thanks to this, the presented device stands stably on a flat surface.
Benefits of use
There is always a mark on the packages of gel polishes indicating under what type of light radiation they should be dried. Using a hybrid nail lamp allows you to buy polishes without wondering whether they will suit you. In addition to this main advantage, there are a number of others.
- Hardening of all types of photopolymers
- Acceleration of the polymerization process, some materials harden in 30s
- Energy Saving
- Noticeably less heat is generated during operation
- Long service life without replacing luminous elements
- Relatively compact dimensions
