I got so tired of paying to have my nails done all the time, so a while ago I decided to start doing my own. The first lamp I purchased was clunky and slow so I started looking around for something more manageable. This little lamp is SO lightweight and easy to move around, assemble, and use. It cures quickly on eaech layer (30 seconds should be plenty!) and the timer really makes this simple. They come out just as nicely as at the salon, and for so much cheaper!