Quite often on the advertising posters of various beauty salons, in the informational announcements of individual masters, you can see the phrase "hardware manicure and pedicure". And what does this phrase mean, what kind of apparatus is so interesting? And so, this device is called "a cutter for manicure". It has a number of characteristics and its own scheme of work, which we will analyze in this article.
What is a manicure and pedicure cutter
In our world, we cannot do without constant self-care. It is important for a woman to remain a woman, to know and maintain her inner and outer beauty. The appearance of the arms and legs for her is a very important detail. And it is not always possible to make a high-quality and beautiful manicure on your own. Yes, and men often resort to this method of care. The fact is that an unpresentable appearance will repel business partners, colleagues, and the opposite sex.
Edged manicure looks spectacular, however,there is a risk that an inexperienced master will injure, prick, cut the skin, in addition, you can also catch infections if the devices are not sterilized according to the prescribed standards. Hardware manicure in this regard is much safer. It does not use sharp instruments, the manicure cutters themselves are often disposable, but it is also quite simple to sterilize them if long-term use is foreseen. In addition, hardware manicure is an accelerated process, thanks to the use of auxiliary equipment. And time, as you know, is money.
Types of devices
Cutters for manicure are completely different: from the simplest and cheapest to multifunctional devices for professional use. Of the simplest, you can even find those that run on two AA batteries. But, apart from minor polishing, you should not expect results from them. They are very weak in power, they won’t even pull the skin around the nail, what can we say about acrylic, gel nails? There are cutters in the form of a small handle with a motor, equipped with a power supply. They do not have a base, all control comes down to one button. It is either impossible to regulate the speed of rotation of the nozzle on them, or it will not work in a large step range. And yes, they don't have much power. But as a budget option for home use, such a device may be suitable. With natural nails and rough skin, such a "handle" will cope. If you are engaged in building, strengthening nails with acrylic, gel, biogel and gel polish, then you need a powerful machine withsubstation. It will greatly simplify and speed up the work by taking over the mechanical functions.
Characteristics of the cutter for hardware manicure
The first and most important characteristic is power. The cutter for manicure must have a power of at least 30 watts. This is the lowest threshold, otherwise it will be absolutely useless - a waste of money. The maximum threshold is 100 watts. Above you are unlikely to find, and it is not required.
The second characteristic is the number of revolutions per minute. Usually this range varies from 15,000 to 50,000. The faster the better.
A handy addition is a foot control pedal. In this case, you will not need to constantly be distracted by turning the rotation on and off. Sometimes these pedals also regulate the speed, depending on the intensity of pressing, which is also very convenient.
Some models have a built-in dust collector. Taking into account the fact that dust during the operation of the cutter for hardware manicure scatters in all directions, settles on the surfaces of the room, and the most unpleasant thing is in the lungs, such a device is indispensable. But shavings of artificial nails are even more dangerous. So even if your machine is not equipped with this dust bag, buy it separately.
The cooling system on the handle should be located conveniently for the master. Otherwise, by blocking the holes with your hand, you run the risk of prematurely sending the machine to retire. And we always want our favorite devices to work longer.
Electronic scoreboards and various buttons are not the most essentialmoments in the work of the cutter, but as a nice addition, we will consider them. The main thing in them is a convenient location.
Types of nozzles
Each nozzle is supposed to have its own business. It is their correct application that will ensure a he althy and well-groomed appearance of nails and remove the risk of spoiling their shape or structure. There are several types of nozzles in shape and composition. Let's take a closer look at them.
Diamond bits
Diamond nail bits are designed for fine and delicate work. They should be used to correct the length and shape of the natural nail. Also, with their help, you can process a thin cuticle and corn growths. Manicure and pedicure cutters are somewhat different in appearance. They serve long and qualitatively. Among all the nozzles are the most expensive, but reliable.
Ceramics
Ceramic nozzles come in two varieties: grinding and polishing. The former are an analogue of a rough file, the latter are used for the final stage of preparing the nail before coating or for intermediate polishing between layers of material. The ceramic cutter for manicure has a wide choice of shapes and sizes. This is necessary to penetrate even into hard-to-reach places on the nail plate and in the skin pocket.
For problem areas and grinding, disposable caps with a coating similar to sandpaper are also used. They are good at their job, but to sterilize themcan't.
Carbide cutters
The carbide manicure cutter is an essential part of hardware care. Such devices have a different shape, they are needed for sharpening, correcting the length and shape at the preparatory stage of modeling, drawing a convex pattern, and so on. They serve for a long time, but they also have a higher price than other nozzles
Steel cutters are used for rough skin on the legs. They are also an important part in manicure and pedicure, but their service life is limited.
Instructions for work
First of all, gently push back the cuticles with an orange stick. Remove it and coarsened cells on the rollers around the nail with an abrasive cap or ceramic nozzle with a low grit. On nails, remove dead cells with a ball-shaped diamond bur. Next, you need a manicure cutter in the form of a cylinder or trapezoid. With it, give the nail the desired shape. The next step is polishing. Do not hold the cutter too long in one place. This will lead to scratches or even sawing of the nail plate. The feeling is not pleasant: the cut place will burn and bake for a long time, increased sensitivity will remain even under a thick gel coating. So be careful. After the procedure, remove the remaining dust from the nails, apply the selected coating and lubricate the cuticle with special oil.
