It would seem that such a tool as nail scissors is already difficult to surprise someone. But, as practice shows, not everyone knows that there are several varieties of this same tool. And one of them has nothing to do with the person at all.
Claw cutters
Yes, dog scissors (for nails, or rather claws) are known mainly to those who have pets. And in no case should a person use this tool. First, they can hurt themselves. Secondly, the alloy of metals from which the nail clippers are made is very durable. And their use on thin human nail plates can really be harmful. Thirdly, scissors for cutting the claws of cats and dogs are also different. And it is desirable to use them for a strictly defined pet, not to be confused. Otherwise, you can cause discomfort to the animal. Cat nippers are more “soft”, because their claws are somewhat differently arranged. And be sure to follow safety measures so as not to injure the pet. Be it a dog or a cat.
Manicurecurved scissors
They are designed exclusively for cutting fingernails and toenails. Naturally, a person. Rounded nail scissors are useful for removing excess length of the free edge. At the same time, some manicure masters use them to shear a very regrown cuticle, however, this is not recommended at home. Curved nail clippers are most often used on the hands, since it is recommended to trim the free edge here by rounding the edges. With legs, such measures are not provided, so there is a separate tool for them. Sharpening nail scissors with rounded blades is difficult. Therefore, you need to approach the choice of a tool very carefully, the better the steel, the longer it will last faithfully.
Pedicure scissors straight
Actually, they differ from manicure only in this way. Their cutting part is straight, and the blades are made of a denser metal. It is with such scissors that it is more convenient to cut the toenails straight without rounding the corners. Actually, according to the rules of pedicure, this is the only way to remove the excess length of the free edge. It is so inconvenient to cut nails on the hands, and it is not very comfortable to use pedicure scissors, as they are too thick and “clumsy”. But sharpening them is not difficult. Even a fragile girl can handle it.
Clippers
Or in another way, these nail scissors are also called tweezers or nippers. These are the ones that are notcut off, and “bite off” the excess length. Most often they are used by men. As a rule, their nails are denser and harder; it is problematic to cut them with simple scissors. By the way, some girls use clippers during a pedicure. Indeed, it is a pleasure to use such scissors for toenails - nail plates, or rather their free edge, can be removed quickly, easily and without any discomfort. The main thing is that the blades are well sharpened. Usually high-quality steel becomes dull for a very, very long time, so you need to select clippers very carefully. Succeeded in the production of the German company Zinger, whose products are in great demand due to the high quality of the tools. The same applies to scissors for toenails, hands.
Cutters or clippers for artificial nails
Girls who grow nails know about such a tool. In fact, it is almost nail cutters. Nail scissors (artificial) are also made of very durable metal, which easily “bites off” plastic, gel or acrylic. Most often, a tool is used to remove the free edge of the modeled nail. Or at the initial stage, if building on tips (plastic plates) is meant. In any case, in order not to spoil the structure of a natural nail, it is better not to use cuters. It's too rough a tool. It works on the principle of the guillotine. A free edge is placed in the cutter (just like on a chopping block), and then a handle is pressed, which lowers a sharp blade onto it, as a result of which it is cut off. Some masters call their instrument like that -guillotine.
Baby scissors
This is a special kind of tool. It has short, as a rule, blades with a safe point. Metal circles are usually made at the end to protect the child from injury. For the first time, babies cut their nails with just such scissors, so as not to accidentally cause harm during the procedure. And, by the way, you need to cut everything in the same way as in a pedicure - straight, without rounding the edges. So the nails grow back better, without growing into the soft and delicate skin of the baby. But for adults, it is inconvenient and problematic to catch the free edge with such tools, these children's scissors are too “gentle”. Cutting rough adult nails with them is simply unrealistic: they will bend and wrinkle, but not be cut.
