Arizona State Board Nail Technology Practice Exam

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Which type of bulb is used to cure gel nail enhancements?

CFL bulb
LED bulb
Halogen bulb
UV bulb

The correct answer is: UV bulb

The correct answer is UV bulb. UV bulbs are specifically designed to emit ultraviolet light, which is essential for curing gel nail enhancements. Gel nail products contain photoinitiators that react to UV light, enabling the gel to harden and adhere securely to the natural nail. The curing process initiates a chemical reaction that transforms the gel from its liquid state into a solid, providing a durable and long-lasting finish for the nails. While LED bulbs are also used in some modern nail curing lamps, they operate on different principles and often require gel products that are specifically formulated to cure under LED light. CFL and halogen bulbs do not provide the appropriate spectrum of light necessary for curing traditional gel products, making them unsuitable choices for this application. Therefore, the UV bulb is the standard choice in traditional gel nail enhancement treatments.