When selecting a nail curing lamp, certain factors should be considered, such as the type of product used on the nails, as different products require specific curing wavelengths. According to the experts at Lime Light, nail curing lamps come in different wattages, typically ranging from 6 watts to 60 watts. They continue: “Higher wattage lamps generally cure the gel faster, but they may generate more heat. Lower wattage lamps may take longer to cure the gel but can be gentler on the nails.