Your nail lamp is likely hot because it's quickly curing the gel polish, which releases heat. This rapid curing, particularly in LED lamps known for their higher UV output and when applying gel polish too thickly, can lead to a noticeable heat spike.
Here's a breakdown of the potential causes:
- Fast Curing Process: LED nail lamps are designed to cure gel polish quickly. This rapid curing action generates heat.
- UV Intensity: LED lamps generally produce a higher intensity of UV light than older UV lamps, leading to faster and potentially hotter curing.
- Thick Application: Applying gel polish in thick layers prevents the UV light from penetrating and curing the entire layer evenly. This causes the top layer to cure quickly while the lower layers struggle, leading to excess heat generation. This is the most common reason for heat spikes.
Therefore, the combination of rapid curing from the lamp itself and improper application techniques can result in your nail lamp feeling hot during use.
