Can you use gel nail polish without UV light?

Can you use gel nail polish without UV light?

​While you will be able to apply gel nail polish without a UV light, the other "processes" of drying are long and will not give the quality results you expect. A UV light is what dries the gel quickly and without fail. It's impossible to air it out, as it will remain runny or smudge.

Do LED nail dryers work on regular polish?

No, regular nail polish requires air drying, whereas gel polish contains a polymer that must be 'cured' by a UV or LED lamp for it to become hard. Regular nail polishes can't be used with UV or LED lamps and it won't dry any quicker from being put under the lamp.

How do you dry gel nail polish without a UV light?

A UV light is what dries the gel quickly and without fail. It's impossible to air it out, as it will remain runny or smudge. ​If you are still interested in using gel nail polish without a UV light, then be prepared for less quality. But, you will still have well-gelled nails that last for weeks, if you do it right.