A Review of UNITY'S SolarCure

Issue No. 038

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Suns out, lamps out (of sight). Get a lamp-less gel polish manicure at home using UNITY Gel Polish and #BSGSolarCure. SolarCure is a unique feature that is found only in our UNITY Gel Polish’s formula. It allows our one-step gel polish to cure using natural sunshine! All you need is a bottle of your favourite UNITY (which has built in base, colour and top) and the sun! We asked brand ambassador Hanna of @diynails._ to try a UNITY SolarCure gel manicure for the first time and her review is in!

How was your overall experience with UNITY SolarCure?

“I had such a great experience using SolarCure! Having gotten used to the benefits of a gel polish manicure (long-lasting, vibrant colors, maximum coverage) it was amazing to see you can get all of that by just curing your polish in the sun. It dried much faster than air-drying regular nail polish and lasted much longer too! After two weeks the only nail that started chipped was my thumb (after trying to install an AC unit). Not needing to use a lamp also means you can give yourself a gel polish manicure anywhere which is a huge bonus for me too.”

Hanna wearing 254 Iqaluit.
From left to right are nails immediately after SolarCure, nails 1 week, nails 2 weeks

What was your favourite or most beneficial aspect of UNITY SolarCure?

“My main tip would be to start with a thin layer and build from there. Just like when you're curing gel polish with a lamp, it applies much better with thin layers. I would also say be careful where you place the bottle of polish and keep it out of direct sunlight! I made that mistake briefly and the polish around the cap of the bottle started to thicken.”

After trying out SolarCure, do you have any tips for any first-timers?

“My main tip would be to start with a thin layer and build from there. Just like when you're curing gel polish with a lamp, it applies much better with thin layers. I would also say be careful where you place the bottle of polish and keep it out of direct sunlight! I made that mistake briefly and the polish around the cap of the bottle started to thicken.”

Are there any additional comments you would like to share about the SolarCure 🙂

“I was truly blown by how long my manicure lasted without chipping because curing in the sun seemed too easy and too similar to air-drying but that was truly all you needed to get a high-quality manicure! Especially for those who do their own nails at home, SolarCure is such a helpful option for getting a gel polish manicure quickly or on the go.”

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Comment below for a chance to win a $25 BSG e-Gift Card. Tell us if you will be trying out SolarCure or if you’ve ever done it before and what your experience was like!

One winner will be randomly selected and contacted by email on August 10th 2022. Must be 18+ to enter and a resident of Canada. For all USA residents, to enter and leave a comment on our USA blog click here.

Giveaway closed. Winner is Olivia C.

 

18 comments

I would be interested to see how it differs in quality from the 3-step, I would try it! Could be a game changer if it’s comparable since you don’t have to worry about base+top coat :)

Andrea July 27, 2022

Would you have to apply in the shade and the go into the sun? A how to video would be handy

Treasure July 17, 2022

I’ve never tried curing in sunlight but I looove the Unity polishes!!

Lianna July 14, 2022

Love this polish! Easy at home mani! Looks beautiful for two weeks!

Erin Lynch July 14, 2022

I can’t wait to try the Unity! :)

Danielle July 14, 2022

So genius!!! I love the bright yellow and to cure in the ☀️…..❤️!

Lori Smith July 14, 2022

Now this is a must try !! I’m intrigued! I will be trying it out for sure.

Maria Lamorgia July 14, 2022

Very interesting! I would love for my daughter and I to try this! I think it would also be perfect for TOES.💗 I can’t wait to order some!👏🏾

Rolitta Dawson July 14, 2022

Brilliant to provide options with gel lamp /gel lamp less. I’d like to try it.

Lauren July 13, 2022

I’m very excited to give this a try!

Claudine July 13, 2022

What an interesting polish! I definitely would love to try.

Rebecca July 13, 2022

I have not tried Solar Cure but this is a perfect solution to chipped nails if you’re on vacation. Will try it!

Jennifer July 13, 2022

Definitely trying this out! Will be a lifesaver if my nails chip on vacation!!

Olivia Cheung July 13, 2022

Very interesting! I’d be willing to try with some of the Unity polishes I already own…as a previous commenter asked, how long does the polish take to cure in the sun (assuming bright sunshine)?

Christine July 13, 2022

Ooh, I will have to try this with one of the Unity polishes I already own. How long do you need to leave them in the sun?

Desiree July 13, 2022

Can’t wait to try it!

Christi July 13, 2022

I am definitely interested in trying something that does not require a lamp. I would try this product. So convenient especially when going on vacation. I am a nail dipper and I have never done gel at home just because of the lamp requirement but this product has me excited.

Marianna Greenhough July 13, 2022

I’ll be trying it out, not sure which colour to buy first😀

Amanda Freitas July 13, 2022

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