Tools and apparatus for professional manicure and pedicure: clippers, cutters, tongs, files

Professionals use only high-quality manicure tools... It is important for novice craftsmen to know what tools should be in the kit, how to use them, and which manufacturers have already earned the trust of their customers.

Differences and advantages of professional tools for manicure and pedicure

Professional manicure and pedicure tools must be reliable and of high quality. The convenience and efficiency of nail processing depends on their characteristics.

Distinctive features of professional tools:

• They are made of expensive medical steel, which is resistant to moisture and corrosion.
• The cutting blades are sharply sharpened and free from chips and irregularities.
• They do not require frequent sharpening, they remain sharp for a long time.
• All connections are strong and reliable.
• The tools fit comfortably in the hand and are easy to use on your own.
• Smooth stroke allows for gentle finger handling.

Good tools are attractive. Some manufacturers produce color-coated metal kits.

Hand tools for professional manicure and pedicure

Experienced nail masters recommend purchasing tools for professional manicure and pedicure separately. Defective tools are often found in manicure sets of unknown brands, and half of them are not used at home.

Buying 1 item, you can assemble your own set, which will contain only high-quality and necessary devices. Below, the tools for edging manicure are described in detail, which it is advisable to purchase for a novice master, as well as to have in a home kit.

Scrapers

The overgrown cuticle and thin skin at the base of the nail are cut off with a scraper. This tool removes burrs and also removes dirt from the sides of the nails. Scrapers can vary in type.

The tool looks like a small knife with a thin handle. The middle of the handle has a rough surface to prevent the metal from slipping in the hand. The blade is elongated, slightly rounded. The size of the scraper is 8-15 cm in length. The length of the blade is 1-1.5 cm.

Proven brands:

• Staleks Expert P7 Is a double-sided medical steel scraper. Length - 13 cm.
• Zinger Z-26-SH-Salon - 1 more double-sided tool. The blade has a beveled shape, and the cuticle scapula is oblong and wide.

The average price of the instrument is 250 rubles.

Pushers

These tools are similar to scrapers. Inexperienced craftsmen confuse names. Pushers don't have a blade. They are used to move the cuticles off the nail plate, so a pusher is a scapula.

What types of pushers are:

Pusher is similar to Shabber.The concepts began to "grow together" and get confused, because many manufacturers produce double-sided tools, where there is both a blade and a blade.

Usually the scraper is used immediately after working with the pusher, so these tools are conveniently combined. Their standard size is 13 cm long. The blade width is from 3 to 10 mm.

Popular brands:

• RuNail, RU-0152. Double-sided instrument with pedicure spatula and blade.
• ORLY, Gel Fx Pusher & Remover. Unilateral pusher with curved blade.
• RuNail, RU-0153. Reversible, with a cuticle spatula and a sharp point for removing accumulated skin.

Average price - 200 rubles. Pusher ORLY, Gel Fx Pusher & Remover is expensive, costs 900 rubles.

Trimmers

This tool is used to cut the keratinized skin at the base of the nail and to remove the thin film between the nail and the cuticle.

Trimmers are divided into 2 types:

The device looks like a Latin letter v. The blades are sharpened from the inside. Between them there is a semicircular hollow, with the help of which the cuticle is easily cut off.

The shape of the blade is oblong to ensure a snug fit to the base of the nail. It is important that the tool is always sharp, because a blunt trimmer can injure and tear the skin, forming burrs.

Popular brands:

• Kaizer - a single-sided instrument with a plastic handle, at the end of which there is a spatula for moving the cuticle.
• Zinger - has a wide plastic handle. On the one hand, a V-shaped trimmer, and on the other, a wide pedicure paddle.
• Lady victory - single-sided tool with one-piece metal handle.

The average price of the instrument is from 90 to 250 rubles.

Twizer

This is a pair of scissors. They are designed to remove burrs and heavily regrown cuticles. The tool is presented in only one form. At the end there are repainted blades, with sharp ends like nail scissors. The handle of the device is made in the form of a semicircle of flexible metal plates.

This holder ensures a smooth blade movement, which allows you to gently cut excess off your fingers. In the middle there is a limiter that prevents excessive pressing. On the sides of the handles of the device have a corrugated surface that does not allow fingers to slip. Scissors length - 120 mm, blades - 14-16 mm, width 2-3 mm.

Famous brands:

• Silver star АТ-907.
• EXPERT 90 TYPE 1.
• YOKO.
• Metzger CS-908-D.

Average cost from 250 rubles. Expensive twizers cost from 800 rubles.

Hatchets

Use a hatchet to scrape off old varnish, remove dirt, and cut away thin skin growth on the nails. These tools are also used to work with nails damaged by fungal bacteria. A thick layer of keratinous keratin can be easily cut off only with such a device.

There are 2 types of hatchets:

Hatchets differ from the scraper by the type of blade. It has a straight, straight edge, with pointed corners. It takes skill to use this tool. With strong pressure on the blade, there is a risk of severely cutting off the nail plate. The length of the tool is about 12 cm.The width of the blade is 1.5 cm.

Proven brands:

• YOKO.
• Zinger.
• ruNail.

The approximate cost of the hatchet is 200 rubles.

Scissors

You can cut off excess skin with scissors and shorten the nail plate.

The tool is divided into 3 types:

The average length of the instrument is 10 cm. Metal handles with rounded finger holes. Before using the cuticle scissors, the skin is lifted with a pusher. Then the blades are opened and placed on the base of the nail. The excess is cut off.

To trim the nails, the scissors are placed with the concave side on the edge of the plate. Cut off the nail with a thin layer. If a large length is required, it is not recommended to start right away from the desired length. Thus, the nail can break off.

Popular brands:

• Metzger, NS-1/3-S (CVD). This is a nail clipper.
• Rhein Enterprises, No. 1090. Curved universal scissors.
• Yoko, Y SN 102. Cuticle remover tool.

The price of the devices depends on the brand and can vary from 300 to 900 rubles.

Clippers

This tool is needed to cut the nail plate. Neil masters recommend it to girls with thin and flaky nails. Clipper blades cut the nail exactly in one click. At the same time, the pressure is applied to the entire cutting line, preventing the nail from breaking.

This device has no varieties. Sometimes, some models have a retractable nail file. Tool length - 8-10 cm. Blade width - 1, 1.5 cm.

Popular brands:

• Zinger - Simple device with a rotating flat handle.
• Victorinox - tongs with a nail file.
• Solingen - curved grip pliers.

Average price 170 - 500 rubles. There is a company that produces clippers for babies. The Bailey tongs are equipped with a plastic handle with a ring holder. The blade is slightly narrower than that of standard devices.

File

With the help of a file, the nails are given the correct shape, and the length of the plate is also slightly shortened. Tools vary in grain size and material from which they are made.

What nail files are made of:

• Cardboard.
• Plastic.
• Glass.
• Ceramics.
• Metal.

There are diamond files, they are also called laser files. Such a tool is used not only to file the nail, but also to remove the cuticle.

Types of files by grain size:

The shape of the instruments can be varied. Most popular: flat files, sticks, boomerangs.

Famous brands:

• Scholl.
• Zinger Fe 0505.
• Velganza Glass Nail Shiner Vel3.
• TNL.

The price depends on the material and grain size of the tool and can vary from 100 to 700 rubles.

Curettes

These tools are needed to work with nails. Tending to grow into the skin on the sides. In addition, a curette is used to clean the dirt from under the nails and move the keratinized cuticle.

Types of tools:

The device looks like a double-sided scraper. There is a curved needle with a round tip at one end and a tip with a round blade at the other end. The needle can scrub out dirt and lift ingrown nails for processing. Use a spatula to move the skin to the side. Tool length 10-12 cm.

Popular brands:

• Zinger.
• ruNail.
• Solingen.

The average price of the instrument is 90-300 rubles.

Buffs

Buffs are soft files used to grind the surface of the nail and remove a thin layer from them before applying the gel polish. The shape of the tool can be slab or flat.

Buffs can be of 3 types:

• Suede.
• Tissue.
• Polyethylene foam.

Tools have different grain sizes:

Slab buffs have 4 sides, each of which has markings. At each end there is a material of different grain size. This is convenient because you don't have to constantly search for the right tool.

Famous brands:

• IRISK.
• ATIS.
• HALF GRAY Kodi.

The price of the instrument varies from 70 to 500 rubles.

Tweezers

Tweezers are needed to work with nail design. They capture and impose small decorative items (rhinestones, beads, foil). The tool varies in shape.

Tweezers are made from stainless steel with plastic handles or a grooved surface where you want to hold the tool.

Famous manufacturers:

• GERMANY, # S-09G - straight tweezers.
• Staleks - reverse tweezers.
• Zinger B-5561-S - curved tweezers.

The average price is 90 - 500 rubles.

shoulder blades

The paddles are also used as pushers. The tool is one-sided and can be made of plastic, wood or metal. The ends are rounded or slightly pointed. There are no varieties. The length of the device is 10-15 cm.

Popular manufacturers:

• Zinger.
• ruNail.
• Scholl.

The price varies from 90 to 400 rubles.

Dots

This is a nail art tool. The tip is shaped like a needle with a small ball at the end. This design allows you to make even dots and dotted lines on the nails. The tool is presented in 1 form, the only difference between different brands is the material of the handle and the width of the ball by numbers from 1 to 3.

Famous brands:

• Queen fair.
• JessNail.
• RuNail.

Average price - from 90 to 450 rubles.

Professional manicure sets

Professional manicure and pedicure tools can be purchased in a set. Experienced nail masters recommend purchasing sets from well-known manufacturers. The table below describes the most popular brands with content and estimated price.

The sets are supplied with sturdy storage cases.

Cars and other devices

Manicure tools can be hardware. Professionals in salons use special machines, but for home use there are special devices with a minimum set.

You can purchase devices both with a built-in battery and with a power supply unit operating from the mains. All attachments are replaceable and can be used for different purposes.

The standard set includes:

• Buffs for grinding.
• Cuticle removal tip.
• Brushes for removing dust after sawing.
• Soft nozzle for deburring.

Professionals advise you to pay attention to 3 proven manufacturers of manicure machines:

• MAXWELL.
• Scarlett.
• VITEK.

These machines have all the necessary components for decorating nails at home. Prices from 2000 to 5000 rubles.

Principle of operation: the attachments are put on a special shaft. After turning on the machine. The shaft begins to rotate and twist the nozzles clockwise at the speed that the master chooses. The work is faster and more efficient than manual work.

Disinfection devices

It is not enough to clean tools with alcohol. It is important to have a special device that will help to completely disinfect the entire set.

The following devices are suitable for home use:

• Dry oven.
• Autoclave.
• Glasperlen sterilizer.

In a drying oven, tools are processed using high temperature for 30 minutes. All devices are ironed on a special tray using tweezers and the temperature is set from 110 to 180 degrees. All microbes are killed.

The autoclave operates on hot steam. The tools are similarly laid out in the pan, the master sets the temperature to 150 degrees. Processing lasts 30-40 minutes.

The glasperlen sterilizer is filled with small glass balls that heat up to 250 degrees in 20 seconds. This device is convenient because it is mobile. It can be easily taken on a trip. When using, it is important to ensure that all parts that need to be disinfected fall completely into the balls. It is believed that such a device is most suitable for working with clients at home.

Other accessories and tools

Professional manicure and pedicure tools must contain all of the above tools.

In addition, the kit for working with nails includes:

• Tools for creating a pattern on the nails.
• Oils and creams for hand moisturizing.
• Capacity for trays.
• Degreasers, top and base coats.
• Gel polishes and regular polishes.
• Drawing brushes, stickers, rhinestones and more.
• Alcohol-soaked wipes.
• Cotton buds and discs.

Each master chooses a manicure technique that is convenient for him: manual or hardware. The content of the manicure kit depends on the choice of technique.

Tips for choosing fixtures and fittings for manicure and pedicure

In order for tools and devices to serve for a long time, when purchasing them, you need to follow several rules.

• Before buying, you need to inspect the device or the entire set of tools. Check for chips or scratches. Low-quality devices will quickly deteriorate.
• Check the sharpness of the blades and the quality of the steel, the lower it is, the more often you will have to sharpen the tool.
• When choosing a device for manicure, you need to check how smoothly the attachments rotate. It is important that the rotating shaft does not swing to the sides.

Tools for manicure and pedicure must be of high quality. Do not skimp if the price is slightly overpriced. Cheap and unknown manufacturers rarely make reliable devices. Using a good tool, even a novice master will be able to make a professional manicure.

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