Nail Lamp Guide: Corded vs Cordless LED Lamps for Gel Nails

Nail Lamp Guide: Corded vs Cordless LED Lamps for Gel Nails

The short answer

Pick a corded lamp for a fixed station, a cordless lamp for moving around, and a compact lamp for spot cures and travel.

  • A dependable station lampCorded LED Nail Lamp
  • A premium corded lamp with a touch screenSignature LED Lamp Black Corded
  • Curing without a cord, anywhereSignature Cordless LED Lamp
  • Quick spot cures and travelCordless Touch or Mini lamps

Four lamps, side by side

Corded LED Nail Lamp

Corded LED Nail Lamp

A compact corded lamp with four preset timers. Always powered, no battery to charge.

Timers
15, 30, 60, 90 seconds
Power
24W max, 365 to 400nm
Best for
A fixed station, client to client
Signature LED Lamp, Corded

Signature LED Lamp, Corded

A premium metal-body lamp with a touch screen and auto-sensing activation.

Timers
15, 30, 60, 90 seconds
Power
48W max, 395 to 405nm
Best for
A busy station that wants hands-free start
Signature Cordless LED Lamp

Signature Cordless LED Lamp

The same premium body without the cord, with a lithium battery and a low heat mode.

Timers
15, 30, 60, 90 seconds, plus a 90 second low heat mode
Power
48W max, 395 to 405nm
Best for
Moving between a table, a chair and pop-ups

Match the lamp to the job

Curing one finger or fixing a nail?The Mini UV/LED Lamp with Silicone, made for single-finger cures, touch-ups and travel.
Working without an outlet?The Rechargeable LED Lamp 12W, made to cure on the go.
Want a cordless lamp that cures all UV and LED gels?The Professional Cordless LED Lamp 36W in silver is listed that way.
Want a large cordless lamp in white?The Cordless Extend Edition UV/LED Lamp 36W in matte white.

Always follow the cure time on each gel label, and never look directly into the LED light. Check each lamp page for wattage, wavelength and compatibility. Prices on Cre8tion product pages are MSRP. Your distributor sets the final price.

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Quick answers

Do I need a UV or an LED lamp?

Check the label on your gel. Many Cre8tion gel pages say the gel cures under UV or LED, and each lamp page lists what it is made for. The Professional Cordless LED Lamp 36W is listed as curing all UV and LED gels.

How long do I cure under each lamp?

Follow the time on the gel label. The timers on the Corded and Signature lamps (15, 30, 60 and 90 seconds) help you match it. See How Long to Cure Gel Nails.

What is the low heat mode?

The Signature Cordless LED Lamp has a 90 second low heat mode. It helps when a client feels warmth as a thicker layer cures.

Is a cordless lamp worth it?

A cordless lamp lets you move between a table, a pedicure chair and an event without a cord. For a fixed station, a corded lamp does the same curing and never needs charging.

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WHERE TO BUY

Find a distributor near you: https://www.cre8tionproducts.com/distributors

Full Cre8tion catalog: https://www.cre8tionproducts.com/collections/uv-led-lamp

Wholesale inquiries: info@cre8tionproducts.com

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