Le Mini Macaron Blog

Are UV lamps dangerous?

LED lamps contain much lower levels of UV rays. The risk with LED lamps is far less than with UV lamps. Furthermore, Le Mini Macaron’s mini lamp exposes you to even less light than typical UV lamps...

Is there any risk associated to Le Mini Macaron lamp exposure?

Some research has shown that UV radiation emitted from  UV nail dryers could be associated with higher cancer risk. The UV radiation depends on the wavelength of the lamp. The longer the wavelength...

Can I use LMM gel polish or the LED lamp during pregnancy?

Our LMM products are safe to use during pregnancy, but we understand that some women like to limit the amount of beauty products that they use (in general) while pregnant. It is up to each woman to...

Can I use the power charger inside the kit to charge my mobile phone?

The power charger included in this kit is NOT designed to be used with mobile phones or other electronic devices . It is meant to be used only with the LED lamp included in the kit. Usage with othe...

I've never used a UV light at home before. What do I need to know?

Our light is actually LED (not UV) so it dries quicker and also doesn’t contain UV rays! Our LED lights are timed to go off automatically. The mini macaron is a 30 sec cycle and the maxi macaron (l...

What is the wattage/power of LMM lamps?

Our standard, single-finger classic and glitter mini macaron lamps are 3W and require a 1A or higher adapter, while the full-size Le Maxi lamp is 5W and requires a 2A or higher adapter.

Will Le Mini Macaron’s LED lamp work with other brands of gel polish?

Yes, the lamp can work with any gel polish, if the gel is good quality. We can’t necessarily guarantee the results if it’s not our own gel, but it should work with other ones. Also different gel po...

Does LMM Nailcare need to be cured with a LED lamp?

All of our nail care items dry with air. There is no need to use the LED lamp to dry. Just apply 1 or 2 coats to bare nails and let them air dry.