Best Nail Dryers

The SUNUV SUN4 UVLED is as smart a device as it is possible for a nail dryer today. It has a timer with several settings from 10 to 99 seconds, the latter being the Double Power / Low Heat mode for specific tasks: the Double Power makes curing twice as fast (a convenient feature for the clients who are constantly in a hurry) and the Low Heat mode is intended to be used on hard gel. However, it is not the most surprising one, in fact, it's not much of a shock at all. The nice feature is actually the auto-sensor that detects when you or your client puts hands inside and takes them out: you can proceed to work with your client's other hand or toe without stopping to push the button on the dryer; this way, your overall working time reduces bit by tiny bit for every session and you don't use as much electric power as you used to when you left the lamp on even though no fingers were curing inside. When you do use the timer, you can take advantage of its memory function, as well.

Among other benefits, we believe it is worth mentioning that this model has over-temperature protection to spare your hands. The special chip included with the mechanisms detects the temperature inside the dryer and, if it happens to rise above certain numbers, turns on the low-power mode right until the device is back to normal. No more unpleasant sensations during your manicure session.

The shape of this nail polish dryer is designed to not let the light escape, which means that a) all the light is focused on the fingers inside, and b) your eyes are perfectly safe from the UV rays that can be harmful to your sight when the exposure is prolonged. Finally, the model is also equipped with an LCD display that will show you the curing time; it's large and the numbers are easily seen from any angle. And when you need to clean the device after use, it is quite simple as well since it has a removable bottom tray. Just remember to turn the dryer off and disconnect it from the grid.

As mentioned, it's a simple and affordable lamp that has no bells and whistles. It comes in a simple cardboard box with just a US adapter connector and a few instructions included. The said adapter feels a bit flimsy, so you should err on a caution side when using it. Other than that, there are no real flaws in lamp design. It's made from anti-break ABS plastic and is quite sturdy thanks to a non-skid base. Also, it has an unobtrusive glossy-white finish that blends beautifully into most interiors.

Made with safety in mind, the lamp has a unique curved arc design to give you better protection from harmful UV LED light. Another thing we like about this lamp is that it has a set of white lights instead of purple, which produce softer lighting that is better for the eyes.

All in all, the LKE brand offers a quite affordable lamp that gets the job done. It has some minor design drawbacks but they don’t affect its performance. We would definitely recommend this nail dryer to anyone who wants an inexpensive lamp for doing a manicure or pedicure at home.

This lamp is quite heavy-duty and applicable to curing almost all types of nail gels (LED gel, UV gel, gel builder). That is to say, it's capable of handling most gel polishes including even sculpture gel and gem glue. With no specific brand requirement.

The only slight drawback here is a bit scarce number of timer options. The lamp offers 30-sec and 60-sec timing settings only and doesn't have a countdown timer/display. Yet, it does have an automatic sensor that cures for 99 seconds or until you take your fingers or toes out.

Finally, we would like to say that the SUNUV SUN9C nail dryer is backed up with generous 12-month customer support and warranty. The company stands behind all its products and believes in their highest quality. And in case you have some issues with this dryer, you'll get a free replacement.

All this makes the lamp an ideal choice for those who're just planning to start making manicure and pedicure in the comfort of their own home. It's moderately priced, easy to use, and long-lasting.

As we've established earlier, the RICRIS 54W UV dryer is powerful, to say the least. But not all solutions require that kind of power nor can all people benefit from it. But that's totally fine. Not dissimilar to its more expensive counterparts, the model incorporates 4 timer settings. You can set the curing time to 10, 30, 60, or 99 seconds, the latter, of course, being the usual low heat mode, the perfect choice for inexperienced individuals.

On top of the unit, you'll find a nice little LCD screen that displays the curing time. You can set the timer or simply put your hands inside and let the screen tell you the time your nails had been drying. It comes equipped with an automatic sensor, so you won't have to turn the machine on and off, a nice little feature that streamlines the whole procedure. Another nice little feature is double power, a function with a rather self-explanatory purpose.

Speaking of the model's top, your nails won't be the only fabulous part of the room. Though not that different from most nail dryers, the RICRIS lamp features a surface that was treated with gloss oil, so it looks a little nicer than what you'd normally get from a machine like that.

We did imply that this dryer is equally suitable for fingernails and toenails and that is mostly thanks to the detachable magnetic reflective panel. You take it off and the machine instantly becomes more convenient for toenail gel curing and cleaning. You put it back on and you have as comfortable of an appliance for fingernail curing as the next dryer.

All things considered, the RICRIS dryer gives you a professional-quality nail dryer that will be able to satisfy even the most demanding customers. Having said that, the model is just as good for beginners, thanks in part to the anti-UV gloves and the 5-piece manicure set that come with the machine.

When it comes to performance, this lamp is definitely a huge step up from average 6V lamps. Drawing 48 Watts of power, it cures everything from regular gel polishes and hard builder gels to thick glitter gels. Even the 10-second flash cure works temptingly well.

Besides the mentioned 10 seconds, the device lets you choose between 30-second, 60-second, and low power 90-second setting, with the latter setting making it suitable for curing any base coat that a heat spike. That way, you can be sure that even extra-thick builder gels, which have a painfully long flashpoint, will be cured with just slight warming.

So, if you often work with tricky polishes, the SUNUV lamp can make things much more comfortable. We'd definitely recommend this product to anyone from beginner to a seasoned pro.