One of the simplest and at the same time multifunctional tools used in manicure is an orange stick. Today it has become literally indispensable for a number of procedures. We will learn today what this tool is and how it should be used.
What is an orange stick?
This instrument is a thin stick made from the wood of an orange tree. One end is pointed and the other is flat. You can easily shape an orange stick into your desired shape with a regular, coarse-grained nail file. For the first time, this tool began to be used by the French, who, by the way, are the creators of manicure in its modern sense. The orange stick can be of different sizes. So, the length of this tool can vary from 9 to 18 centimeters, and the thickness - from three to five millimeters. Also on sale are sticks with a multi-colored coating on the tip and rubber tips. Be sure to keepmind that this tool perfectly absorbs moisture, and after use there is no way to treat it with an antiseptic. In this regard, the orange stick for manicure can only be used once. And to perform the following procedure, you should take a new tool.
Why orangewood sticks?
Many people wonder why this instrument is made of orange wood and not, say, oak, maple or poplar? The answer is very simple. The thing is that the wood of the orange tree has a fairly dense, but at the same time soft structure. This allows the sticks made from it not to delaminate, and thus not to injure our nails. In addition, this wood also has antiseptic properties, which is very useful when performing a manicure.
What are orange sticks used for in manicure?
As already mentioned, the orange stick in manicure has a fairly wide scope. It is used for such procedures as cleansing nails from dirt, working with cuticles and removing them, decorating and building nails. We propose to dwell in more detail on each of the purposes of this tool.
Cleaning nails
Orange stick for manicure allows you to effectively clean the inner surface of the nail. For this purpose, the pointed edge of the tool should be used. The accumulated dirt on the stick is then removed.
Working with cuticles
Orange stick is highly appreciated by specialists as an excellent tool for performing a fashionable European manicure. Indeed, in this case, the cuticle is not cut off, but carefully moved to the edge of the nail plate. In order to carry out this procedure, relaxing baths or special cosmetics designed to work with the cuticle are used. This work can also be done using a rubber or metal spatula. But in this case, there is a possibility of damage to the cuticle. Orange sticks are safe in this sense. Using the blunt tip of this tool, you can gently push back the cuticle. Also, the use of an orange stick will help to avoid infection, and, accordingly, inflammation, as well as the formation of hangnails.
How to remove the cuticle with an orange stick?
Sometimes situations arise when it is necessary to remove the keratinized parts of the cuticle after the softening process. To solve this problem, the pointed tip of an orange stick is perfect. The procedure is carried out as follows: after softening the skin, the keratinized edge of the cuticle is carefully peeled off and separated from the main layer. Doing this with an orange stick is very convenient, and because it has antiseptic properties, you can not be afraid of getting an infection.
Nail decoration with orange sticks
This tool is also widely used for applying to the nail platerhinestones, appliqués and sequins. In addition, the stick can also be used for painting with varnish.
Using orange sticks for nail extensions
Such a popular procedure as nail extension, also today rarely does without the use of orange tree wood sticks. They are used to remove softened acrylic. In addition, with the help of orange sticks, tips are glued, as well as laying out forms from biogel and acrylic.
So, today we learned what orange sticks are and for what purposes they are used. Now you can safely use this tool to perform a variety of manicure procedures. The main thing to remember is that orange sticks are disposable and should be thrown away after use.
