Cutters for removing gel polish. Which is the best nail treatment

Cutters are special tools that are used to remove gel polish, cuticles and rollers. They greatly simplify and speed up the work of the wizard, but they require special knowledge. These attachments differ in size, shape, material and way of working.

What is a gel polish remover?

A cutter is a special nozzle that is inserted into a manicure tool. By adjusting the speed on the device, the master removes the gel polish before the subsequent coating or performs a manicure.

The advantage of using a cutter is that it does not spoil the nail plate, causing it to dry out and delaminate, unlike gel polish removers. But when using a power tool, there is a risk of making a cut and causing damage to the client's nail.

Hardware removal of color coating lasts 10-15 minutes. in total on all nails, depending on the qualifications of the master. The procedure does not cause discomfort or pain, you can feel a slight vibration along the nail plate. As a rule, while removing the coating, the master leaves the base to strengthen the nail.

Among the disadvantages of the method are:

• it is difficult, and often impossible, to process a sensitive nail plate or one that has significant damage;
• the high cost of a quality router and nozzles. Cheap models often work poorly, often break down and may not meet the stated characteristics;
• the router cannot be used with clients who are allergic to dust;
• a router with a low speed when removing gel polish can heat the nail plate, which causes inconvenience to the client.

Cutters come in different lengths and diameters. Each of them has its own nuances of work.

Varieties of cutters

Depending on the material from which the cutter is made, the tool can be ceramic or with a metal base. The first option is cheaper. Also, cutters differ in rigidity, which is indicated by the markings on each tool.

Information is presented in the table:

Important! The speed of the cutter depends on the material from which it is made. If the number of recommended revolutions is exceeded, the nozzle deteriorates and becomes unusable: it bends, begins to "beat", does not perform its functions.The following rule applies: for a larger diameter of the cutter, lower revolutions are included.

Metal

These products are made from carbide or tungsten. Steel cutters are not used for removing gel polish. They are used to treat rough cuticles and remove pterygium in a pedicure.

Benefits:

• do an excellent job with calluses;
• do not rust during operation;
• can be disinfected with chemicals;
• remove the layer up to 1 mm.

Product disadvantage - if the permissible number of revolutions is exceeded, there is a risk of injury to the client or damage to the cutter pin. Working speed - up to 15 thousand rpm. Service life - 6 months.

Carbide

Cutters for removing this type of gel polish are made of metal and have notches on the surface. The harder the cutter, the deeper the cut. Accordingly, the roughest tool leaves bumps (grooves) on the nail. Cutters can be straight, oblique, spiral cut.

Tool advantages:

• you can quickly remove gel polish;
• used to make holes for rhinestones or piercings;
• you can file a nail with a cutter.

Disadvantages:

• you need to pay attention to the number of revolutions;
• if safety is not observed, it may harm the client.

Working speed - up to 15 thousand rpm. Service life - up to 4 months.

Ceramic

Such a cutter is made of ceramic, it has serrations of different depths, it can be soft, medium and hard. It can also be oval or cylindrical. Care must be taken during use, as the cutter may fall and crack or break off a piece.

Benefits of using:

• long service life. Ceramic nozzles can work 3-4 times longer than metal ones;
• softness while removing gel polish. The ceramic instrument vibrates less, which makes the work pleasant, and the number of negative feelings of the client is reduced to a minimum. During cutting, fine dust is formed, there are no large particles - shavings;
• less heating. With the help of a ceramic cutter, the master can remove the colored coating at high speeds without interruption to cool the nail plate.

The disadvantage is the high cost. But it is compensated by the long term of use. Working speed - up to 20 thousand rpm. Service life - 2 months.

Corundum

The cutter is made of a synthetic material that resembles ceramic chips in appearance. They are resistant to high temperatures and do not heat up during use. On corundum nozzles, the degree of abrasiveness is not noted, so you need to be careful about your choice.

Kinds:

• wide with a large abrasive - used to process large areas and prepare the nail for extension;
• narrowed with a small abrasive - used for processing rollers and thin cuticles.

Benefits:

• the possibility of neat processing of a thin cuticle, since the cutter belongs to the class of grinding;
• multifunctionality. The attachment can be used not only for grinding, but also for treating the cuticle, correcting the length and shape, removing detachments;
• strength. The material is characterized by heat resistance and elasticity, due to which the cutter does not deform;
• hypoallergenic;
• can be used to remove corns.

Disadvantage - it is necessary to constantly thoroughly rinse, since small particles accumulate inside the abrasive. The operating speed of small and medium cutters is up to 20 thousand rpm, large-size nozzles are not used at more than 12 thousand rpm. Service life - 3 months.

Diamond-coated

Such nozzles have a base on which diamond chips are sprayed. Depending on the size of the particles, the abrasiveness of the tool changes - the larger their size, the harder the cutter.

Diamond cutters are:

• sintered - diamond particles are applied to the nozzle and baked in an oven. This creates a solid tool that lasts longer;
• monolithic - diamond particles are applied to the glue base in several rows and then baked. The choice of such cutters is limited.Since the method does not allow for a fine tip, it is always rounded.

Benefits of using:

• the ability to work with acrylic;
• can be used to clean side rollers;
• variety of shapes, abrasives, sizes.

The disadvantage is that it must be thoroughly cleaned, since the notches are clogged with sawdust from the nails. Working speed - 18-26 thousand rpm. Service life - 3-4 months.

Nozzle shapes

Cutters for removing gel polish can be of various shapes. The master selects the instrument depending on his preferences and the condition of the client's nails. Ball, kidney and cone cutters are often used.

Spherical

Spherical cutters are used for cutting the cuticle. With their help, hardware manicure is performed. Also, in rare cases, they can be used to level the nail plate if there are small bumps and similar irregularities in the artificial nail. The diameter can vary between 1-2.3 mm.

Pros:

• gently treats the cuticle, smoothing out roughness on the skin;
• only this cutter can be used for manicure.

Minuses:

• not interchangeable;
• not used to treat the nail plate;
• with insufficient experience, it is easy to make a cut.

Renal

It is used to treat the nail and lateral ridges, remove pterygium and cuticle.

These cutters differ in the length and diameter of the convex edge:

• "flame". Suitable for removing pterygium in the grooves of the rollers and under the cuticle;
• "Willow". The large size nozzle makes it easier to work with nail rollers;
• Lentils. The cutter is similar to a taper, but has more rounded sides and a smaller size. It is used to treat rough skin around the nail rolls.

Pros:

• with the help of kidney cutters, it is easy to process cuticles and rollers;
• you can grind the nail plate with the lower cheek of the nozzle.

Cons - when working, you need to observe the correct angle of inclination, otherwise you can saw through the nail plate.

Conical

Conical cutters for removing gel polish differ in size:

• regular cone... The nozzle is used for cutting off excess gel and shaping during building;
• frustum... This cutter has an edge cut off at the top, which increases its diameter. Can be used for sanding gel or acrylic, as well as for removing gel polish. Sometimes used to treat rough cuticles;
• cone with rounded end... Can be used to treat cuticles and nail plate;
• needle cutter... It has the shape of a needle with a minimum thickness of 1.2-1.8 mm. It penetrates into hard-to-reach places and can be used to clean side ridges, eliminate pterygium and cracked fingers;
• reverse cone... The nozzle has an inverted cone shape. It is used by the master to level the surface of the nail and correct its shape.

Pros:

• nozzles of this shape can be used to treat skin and nails;
• convenient form for beginners;
• you can work with ingrown nails;
• nozzles can be made from different materials and used for cleaning, washing down, polishing nails.

Which cutter is the best? Criterias of choice

Every manicurist has his own favorite cutters, which he chose after trying out many nozzles.

To choose the required tool, you need to pay attention to the following nuances:

• decide on an appointment: cutters are bought for manicure and pedicure or for one job. If the master works in a salon and serves many customers, it is worth paying attention to expensive cutters and the apparatus, as a rule, their service life is much longer;
• determine the amount of work... If the cutter and manicure machine are purchased for individual use, then inexpensive nozzles will do. For salon use, it is worth choosing a device with overheating protection and those cutters that will not heat up at increased speeds;
• pay attention to the length of the cutter tip... The length of the end that is not coated with abrasive should be suitable for the size of the grip of the handle.The nozzle should be firmly held inside and inserted until it stops. Usually the tail has a diameter of 2.35 mm. If the size is larger or smaller, then it will increase vibration and create inconvenience when working;
• cutters with black markings are not suitable for home use... At low revs - less than 30,000 rpm. - the nail plate can be damaged;
• some cutters are marked with a “T”. This means they are coated with a titanium alloy and will last longer.

Among the manufacturers that produce high-quality manicure tips, the following are recognized:

• Irisk Professional (Russia);

  

• TNL (South Korea).
• JessNail (China);
• Naomi24 (China);
• Planet Nails (Germany);
• HDFreza (Russia).

Popular models of cutters

To remove gel polish, each master can have an unlimited number of cutters in his arsenal.

But there is a standard set that will help out in any situation and is suitable even for a beginner:

• rounded cylinder... A cutter of this shape replaces a ball and a cone - with its upper part, you can process the cuticle, and with an edge, the nail plate. Usually, a nozzle with a red or blue mark is selected for work. Service life with active use - 4 months;
• needle... Such a cutter is needed to clean the pterygium from under the cuticle and side ridges. Diameter - 1.2-1.8 mm. Service life with active use - 4-5 months;
• pointed cone... A cutter with a red or blue notch is necessary for processing the surface of the nail and lateral ridges. Service life - 4 months;
• corundum cutter in the form of "olive" or "cylinder". Used to polish the surface of the artificial nail and prepare for coating;
• milling cutter "corn" made of ceramic, metal, silicone or diamond-coated with fine notches. Used to remove colored coating.

How to use the cutter correctly

To use the cutter, you need to purchase a special device.

He can be:

• for home use... Power - up to 60 W. Rotation speed - up to 30 thousand rpm;
• for professional use... Power 60-100 W. Rotation speed - from 40 thousand rpm.

The router has one of the types of clamps:

• manual - the hole is opened by pressing a button, the nozzle is inserted and closed in the same way;
• semi-automatic - when turning the nozzle clockwise, the router opens the hole, turning in the opposite direction fixes the position of the tool;
• auto - the cutter is inserted into the device with a slight movement, and the machine fixes it on its own.

To remove gel polish

Cutters for removing gel polish are selected depending on the qualifications of the master. As a rule, it is "corn" or a cylinder.

How to use the attachment:

1. You can start removing the coating immediately, without cutting off the shiny layer.
2. The hand of the master is positioned so that it does not hang. The stop will help keep the nail in place during accidental movement.
3. The client's finger rests on the inside of the hand of the master, while it is held by the thumb of the person performing the manicure.
4. Cutting off the colored coating begins from the middle of the nail, moving towards the free edge. Ceramic corn is used for this. Movements are performed smoothly. Closer to the base of the nail, you need to carefully remove the colored coating with the belly of the cutter. If rhinestones are glued to the nails, it is better to remove them with nippers or a diamond cutter.
5. When the colored coating is removed, the attachment must be changed to a softer one to cut the base.
6. Next, the cuticle and rollers are processed.
7. After use, the nozzles must be disinfected.

For processing natural nails

To work with the cuticle and side rollers in the absence of build-up or gel polish on the nails, a cylinder-shaped cutter can be used. To process the nail plate, you must choose softer options. These include grinding attachments.

Cutters for polishing the nail plate can be made of silicone or soft threads - felt, cotton, suede, wool.

Silicone tips come in the form of a cone, flame, cylinder. They differ in diameter: 5-7 mm for polishing nails, 7-10 mm for working with a nail plate and rollers. Such cutters are used at speeds not exceeding 12 thousand / min. Service life 1-2 months. Soft thread polishers are used to achieve a glossy shine on the nail plate and to rub oil into the skin.

The form can be:

• oval;
• spherical;
• "Flame" or "drop";
• cylindrical straight or rounded.

For manicure, a diameter of 5-10 mm is chosen. Router speed - up to 10 thousand / min.

Important aspects of the process

Skills are required to work with the device, therefore it is better to remove the coating from an experienced master.

If you want to learn the process on your own, you should pay attention to the following nuances:

• for the first time, it is better to carry out the procedure on your own nails. So you can understand the sensations, the level of vibration and the complexity of the process;
• it is necessary to fix the position of the working hand - the elbow must be supported on the table. If the hand is in a suspended position, then it or the client may flinch, move, sneeze and the nail plate will be injured;
• cutting occurs from the cuticle to the free edge. The cutter must move in the opposite direction of its rotation;
• the movements for removing gel polish are performed smoothly but confidently. Sawing is done with stroking movements.

For practice, you can use artificial nails.

Cost of nail cutters

The cost of attachments depends on the quality and material from which they are made. Also, cutters are sold as a set, individually without packaging or in a case. The latter option is more expensive, but such transportation guarantees the safety of the instrument.

The approximate price is as follows:

• silicone polishing 15 mm - 150 rubles;
• set of felt nozzles, 6 pcs. different diameters - 200 rubles;
• silicone nozzle 6-12 mm - 100 rubles;
• cylindrical diamond cutter with a round tip - 150 rubles;
• carbide needle cutter - 200 rubles;
• tungsten carbide cutter "corn", cylinder with blue or red markings - 300 rubles;
• ceramic cutter "corn" with blue marking - 450 rubles;
  
• diamond cutter "flame", cylinder with red or blue markings 3mm - 100 rubles;
• corundum nozzle 10 mm - 100 rubles.
• diamond cutter "flame", cone, cylinder 2 mm with red or blue rim - 100-150 rubles.

A variety of cutters are used to remove gel polish and treat the cuticle. In order to make a manicure correctly and not damage the client's nail plate, it is necessary to choose the desired nozzle.

Article design:Lozinsky Oleg

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