I've had my nails done professionally a number of times - at between £10 - £15 a time, I figured it would make sense to get my own kit. I was not sure the Proxima 36W UV lamp would work, but after reading the reviews, I figured it would. And it did.
I have to admit to having minor panic when the first coat would not dry. I had my hand under the light for more than two minutes but no joy. So I grabbed my computer and reread the reviews. It then dawned on me that I never checked my nails while they are being done for me, and I did not know that they stayed tacky between each application! This was a bit of a revelation - I can only assume that it is part of the chemical process, so I proceeded: base coat, two layers of colour, top coat (with light treatment between each layer).
After the final coat and light treatment, I (very nervously, I admit) removed the final sticky layer with cottonwool soaked with ISOPROPANOL IPA Isopropyl Alcohol 99.9%; the result was a beautiful, shiny finish - perfectly cured and ready to go.
The light works perfectly. And yes, it does not have instructions but it is pretty obvious what needs to be done. As for the finish - I cannot fault it, besides I bought it for what it does, not what it looks like.
I can only assume that the reviewer that could not get it to work, either did not read the other reviews, or they were not available when she bought her light, and she expected each coat to be dry before applying the next coat, as one would do with ordinary nailvarnish. Pity she did not contact the seller before leaving an unfairly bad review.
All in all, perfect product and excellent service.