Manicure table

A manicure table is a workstation, of any variety, at which a manicurist/nail

technician does her work. There are no criteria that make it specifically for
professional nail techs, but in general, a manicure table should have ample room
for a nail technician to work and a client to rest comfortably. The table should be
either made of a material that is easily cleaned and sanitized between clients and
impervious to spills from chemicals.

The importance of a well-lit

workstation for nail technicians
By Sophie Nutt | 06 September 2018 | Expert Advice, Feature
As a nail professional, you rely on your vision for precise product
application, so make life a little easier and prevent strain with
adequate task lighting.

Hannah Robertson, Nail Harmony UK South West educator, explains,

“If you don’t have great light to work in as a nail tech, you can strain
your eyesight but also you will find it difficult to see where you need
to refine your application and therefore your work may be
compromised. In good light, looking at all angles, you will see
different flaws that you may not see in poor light.”

Reiterating the need for good lighting for application and design
work, Maria Cientanni, creative director at Lecenté, says, “Never
underestimate the importance of good lighting! We always advise
when using Lecenté Layer It! that techs should turn the nail in the
light to make sure all areas are covered with product before curing.
This is such a basic tip that can save the nail tech a lot of time and
problems.”

As well as assisting in perfecting intricate nail art and design finish,

correct lighting can also help nail technicians in pushing their
technical abilities. “Your lighting can actually help you in technical
ways, such as ensuring you have created a smooth surface for to
the nails,” says Annabel Ifill, Nail Harmony UK London educator. “If
the line of reflection on your nails from your desk light is a little
jagged compared to straight, this usually implies you may have an
uneven surface to your nail enhancements, for example.”

Stick to ‘cool’ light instead of ‘warm’ when lighting your

workstation. Annabel explains, “If, for example, you buy a standard
desk lamp from an office supply store, you do not want to go out
and buy your bulbs from an average store as the majority of shops
will be selling ‘warm’ lighting suitable for living room or bedroom
areas.” However, this is not recommended for your eyesight when
working on a tiny canvas. “If you are buying an LED light it is best to
buy direct from your nail supplier as these will have been
specifically tested to ensure they do not have any effect on the gels
you are working with,” Annabel continues.