News & Helpful Information

LED Gel Lamp Comparison May 04 2017, 0 Comments

We are now testing LED lamps at the salon and have been using the CND LED Lamp and Gelish LED 18G Plus. Included is a comparison matrix and quick summary of each lamp to help assist you in selecting the best lamp for your needs.

Do LED Lamps Use Ultraviolet Light? May 03 2017, 0 Comments

Do LED Lamps Use Ultraviolet Light?

The simple answer is “Yes”. Both LED lamps and the more traditional compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) or sometimes incorrectly called UV (ultraviolet) lamps both use ultraviolet light to cure gel manicures.

Do You Walk-In Or Make An Appointment At Your Nail Salon? April 07 2017, 0 Comments

Do you call ahead and make an appointment? Or do you roll the dice and walk-in? Have you ever wondered about the process of how they select who will perform your service

As the owner of a nail salon and many years in the business I’m asked these questions often. This blog is intended to educate you on the booking process and better inform you on what happens behind-the-scenes at your favorite nail salon.

OC Nails Introduces The New Petite Size February 09 2017, 0 Comments

OC Nails releases the new petite size for the UV Shield Glove. The long-awaited addition to the glove line provides more flexibility and options for smaller hands.

OC Nails Expands Into Europe September 22 2016, 0 Comments

SAN CLEMENTE, California. September 22, 2016 – OC Nails is proud to announce the availability of the UV Shield Glove for ultraviolet (UV) protection in the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, France, and Spain.

OC Nails Launches In Canada September 15 2015, 0 Comments

SAN CLEMENTE, California. September 15, 2015 – OC Nails is proud to announce the launch of the UV Shield Glove^TM in Canada.

OC Nails Announces The Seasonal Collection August 04 2015, 0 Comments

SAN CLEMENTE, California. Aug 4, 2015 – OC Nails debuts the first in a new line of gloves celebrating the seasons. The OC Nails Summer Solstice UV Shield Glove^TMcomes in a beautiful canary yellow shade and has a distinct summer-inspired logo.

Do LED Lamps Use UV Light To Cure Gels? June 18 2015, 0 Comments

Do LED (Light Emitting Diode) lamps use ultraviolet light to cure gels?

The simple answer is Yes! LED lamps similar to more traditional compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) use ultraviolet light to cure or harden gels during a gel manicure. The main difference between LED and CFL lamps is……..