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As I understand what Dalylah posted, you can cure LED color w/UV light, but not vice versa. THAT is a major bummer since I try to avoid UV.
@calexxia and @DavaL I know this is an old post, but since people do still read these (I imagine you've personally figured the answers out since) I wanted to respond to your comment.
A UV Nail-curing Lamp emits light from fluorescent bulbs mostly in the UVA spectrum to cure certain gel and shellac nail polishes. UV rays: yes.
An LED Nail-curing Lamp emits light from LED bulbs mostly in the UVA spectrum, but with a greater intensity (hence the shorter cure time), to cure certain other gel (though generally not shellac as that term is associated with the UV lamp and its specific wavelengths) nail polishes. UV rays: yes.
The difference between lamps is in the intensity of the light they emit within specific wavelength ranges. For one gel polish you might need a lower intensity exposure of light in a lower range than for another gel polish. This is why manufacturers emphasize the need for a specific lamp for a specific type of polish. For the best results, this is important. I haven't tried with many brands (or even a UV lamp) to see how important it is - I imagine many others there have, and you can read and see youtube videos about it.
In my limited experience, I am very happy with the results with a Sally Hansen Salon Pro lamp curing their gel polishes and also Gelish gel polishes. Gelish polish lasted three weeks in good condition for me with the SH lamp. I know Gelish can also work with some UV lamps and is designed for that flexibility. I'll try other polish brands eventually, but when they last so well, and I use them as a base for regular polish, I will not get there fast.
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I hope you're all enjoying your manis!