Milling attachments used for dry manicure. It is needed to prepare nails for extension, when working with dried skin and cuticles using the European manicure and pedicure technique. Separately, there are nozzles for grinding natural and artificial nails.
What is the difference between manicure cutters and pedicure cutters?
When processing the skin around the nail and cuticle, there are no specific differences between manicure and pedicure cutters. The only way they can differ from each other is the stiffness parameters and dimensions. In pedicure, you have to work with a large surface area, so you should choose the appropriate cutters.
The skin on the heels and side ridges is rougher. When working with dead area, more effort is needed to remove the top layer. A simple milling cutter will not cope with pressure - you need to select not only the rpm and power of the router, but also the material of the nozzles.
Manicure attachment material
Several cutters are distinguished by the type of spraying and base:
- tungsten carbide;
- with ceramic coating;
- diamond coated;
- grinding;
- corundum;
- sand;
- silicon carbide caps.
Tungsten carbide cutters are made of carbide metals, on which notches are cut. As they rotate, they remove the skin layer as much as the cutter allows. With such manipulations, the surface is leveled.
The greater the depth of the notch, the more pronounced the mark from processing by the device at high speeds.
Ceramic are made from metal over which a ceramic coating is applied. Unlike the previous species, they are rather fragile. On impact, chips and cracks may form. Diamond cutters - the most diverse in terms of hardness, it all depends on the degree of abrasiveness of the spraying.
Corundum tips are available for processing plastics. They are resistant to high temperatures. When heated at the moment of rotation, the nail is not injured.
Sand caps are suitable for pedicure:
- treatment of corns;
- a cut of hardened skin;
- polishing calluses.
It is based on cardboard, which is sprayed. Disposable caps are equipped with additional rubber attachments that are sterilized after each use.
Grinding cutters are available in rubber, silicone and fabric. Apply to sensitive areas with the addition of oil, cream or liquids designed to soothe irritation.
Types of cutters for stiffness
The stiffness is determined by the marks that are on the bottom of all the cutters.
They are grouped into categories:
- high rigidity;
- medium abrasiveness;
- soft and very light texture.
The marking is located on the cutter base ring:
| The black | High hardness suitable for hard coatings: gel, acrylate, acrylic, gel polish. |
| Blue | Medium abrasiveness is intended for grinding the lateral ridges and cuticles if they are not thin. Suitable for filing soft materials, but only as tools for leveling gel and acrylic coatings. Not suitable for cutting an artificial nail. |
| Green | Medium hardness, but not recommended for working with leather.For people with hyperhidrosis, such cutters are not suitable - they cause irritation. |
| Red | Soft attachments suitable for working with leather and natural plate. Diamond bits with two notches indicate increased tool softness. |
| Yellow | Extra soft attachments that are recommended for those who have irritations and allergic reactions. The yellow cutter is well suited for working with thin skin in manicure. |
| White | Used for processing natural plates with high sensitivity of integuments. |
Nozzles for the manicure apparatus, depending on the degree of abrasiveness, are used in working with gel polishes, acrylic and gel materials, taking into account the type of skin.
Types of attachments by function
At each stage of work, different cutters are used:
- Any cutters that are equipped with teeth are suitable for removing plastic material. For gel polish, the indentations should reach 1 mm, and nozzles for dense layers (gel and polygel) - up to 2 mm. Coarse thread leaves grooves, after which you need to use buffs and files.
- Taper nozzles are suitable for glossy surfaces. They provide good contact with large surfaces.
- Diamond cutters are needed to work with sinuses, pterygium. They clean out debris well, raise the skin at the cuticle. Allocate electroplated, sintered monolithic instruments with different abrasiveness. Their marking starts with a white notch.
Reversible cutters can be used by left and right handers. Material removal will be smooth regardless of the direction of travel.
Types of cutters by shape and purpose
Nozzles for the manicure machine come in different shapes - this ensures high-quality work when cleaning and aligning the nail plate.
Flame
This is the most popular nozzle, which, depending on the thickness and length, is able to process all the inner parts of the nail. Due to its small diameter, it is able to penetrate deeply, revealing areas of the pterygium. When working with a "flame" you need to hold the cutter at an angle of 45 °. If it sticks to the nail, cuts may form.
Needle
It is convenient for her to clean those areas under the cuticle that were "hidden". A small diameter needle can be used to reach the growth lines in the lateral ridges. The filing attachment is also convenient for filing and correcting a real nail.
Corn
It is convenient to use the nozzle to cut the length of the artificial nail, to reduce the thickness from the end. Allocate tools made of tungsten carbide and ceramic-coated.
To remove a colored finish or design, it is important to keep the cutter parallel to the natural nail. Despite the shape and depth of the thread, it is recommended to operate at 20,000 rpm to avoid cuts.
Cone
It is the most popular tool for opening and lifting the cuticle to treat the space underneath and cut the skin. The diamond or corundum cone does not injure the integument. The attachment must be held at a right angle to form a "skirt" of the cuticle.
Ball or sphere
The cutter comes in different diameters. Its direct and only purpose is cuticle removal. Depending on the color of the notch, the speed of revolutions and the force of pressing on the skin are selected. Small balls can be used to remove the pterygium, if it is not possible to cope with it with the help of other attachments.
Lentil or bullet
Expanding tips are necessary for deep penetration into the space between the nail and the skin. The bullet, due to the thin "nose", penetrates into the sinuses, and the "belly" expands the area. The opened cavity must be cleaned with other cutters.
Drum or cylinder
It is convenient to work with side rollers with a cutter of this shape. Large tips are designed for outdoor use, narrow and thin - for processing the inner part of the skin near the nails.
Roller or rounded cylinder
Such a cutter is required to process the transition zones of the cuticle into the lateral roller. Due to the smoothed corners, the risk of injury is almost minimal.
Safety cutters
In 90% of cases, nozzles for a router remain dangerous if you do not follow the basic rules of use. The manicure device is selected taking into account the purpose, since there are professional models and those created for home use.
Security aspects:
- tilt angle;
- pressure intensity;
- abrasiveness of the cutter;
- selection of the speed of rotation of the rotary element in the handle.
Silicon carbide grinders are considered the safest. They are convenient to carry out basic manipulations: cleaning the rollers, pterygium and cuticles.
Another safe tool is corundum stone. It has no notches, only ribs that cut soft burrs at high speeds. If positioned incorrectly in relation to the nail, it can leave cuts.
Recommendations for the selection of cutters
For beginners, it is enough to have a minimum set of 2-3 cutters. These are universal attachments for cleaning pterygium and resurfacing integuments. An optional artificial turf stripper can be purchased.
Professionals who know the technique of hardware manicure can have up to 30-40 different attachments - each client requires an individual approach in choosing abrasiveness and cruelty. Cuticle cutters are needed separately, but experience and good technique are needed to work with them.
Beginners will definitely need:
- Diamond tips "bullet", "flame" and "cone" with red notches. They are required for separating and lifting the cuticle, polishing the lateral ridges.
- A "ball" of medium abrasiveness with a blue notch is needed in reserve for removing the cuticle and processing the outer side of the side ridges. It is recommended to take a cutter with a diameter of 1.2-2.1 mm.
- The diamond cone comes in handy in cleaning the pterygium.
- To remove material and color, a tungsten carbide tool, for example, drum or cylindrical, is required.
- Ceramic "corn" is suitable for pedicure gel polish.
- Silicon carbide caps with rubber tips are the basis for pedicure - needed for smoothing, cleaning and cutting soft skin.
- Diamond "needles" with a diameter of 1-2.2 mm and a length of 12-16 mm are used to clean shallow cracks on the legs.
Beginners are advised to choose cutters with blue and red notches. In addition to marking, you should pay attention to the tips. They should be rounded so as not to get hurt.
You can buy attachment products in a store with manicure products or order on the manufacturer's website. Starter kits are sold separately or in conjunction with the milling unit.
Top brands list:
- RuNail - high-quality materials of nozzles.
- Naomi 24 and JessNail - supply cutters to the international market, are in demand among the best masters of the nail industry.
- Magic bits presents a wide range.
- Irisk Professional - better combination of cost and quality of materials.
- TNL Professional supplies inexpensive models of the HDFreza line for professional and novice craftsmen.
- Planet Nails - affordable cutters for professional and hand-held milling machines.
The listed favorites of the market set different prices depending on the purpose of the nozzles and materials. The cost of the most affordable tool starts at 100 rubles. per unit and up to 1000 rubles.
When to change attachments?
Carbide cutters are similar to metal cutters, but the service life is much lower. Ceramic nozzles are quickly produced. They are enough for 45-50 removal of material, and their cost reaches 600 rubles. per item.
Manicure attachments made of steel are more durable. You can distinguish them from carbide ones by their color - it is darker. Their cost starts from 600 rubles. And cutters made of ceramics will last longer than all analogues. You can only change a new attachment after 3-4 years.
Metal cutters with electroplating from gold or titanium do not have a specific service life. It is necessary to monitor the thickness of the grains. When you can see the metal base, you need to change the tool.
Electroplated diamond cutters will last up to 7 years and will last for 50-60 manicures.Economical pedicure tools cost about 50-500 rubles, but the service life reaches from 1 to 3 weeks. Fine ceramic pedicure nozzles remove the coating well only for 3-4 months, then they need to be changed.
Sterilization rules
Instruments are disinfected after each use.
Cleaning consists of 3 stages:
- First, disinfection is carried out according to the instructions "Rotary instruments". An alkaline solution is used with the addition of active detergents. Tools such as Aktibor, Mistral, Multidez are used. The last 2 are concentrates - they need to be diluted in water.
- Pre-sterilization - the second stage of the PSO, consists in the destruction of fungi, bacteria, viruses. The composition should dissolve and soften the remains of biological material. From the porous structure of the cutters, skin, dirt, and gel residues are cleaned. If you immediately place the nozzle in a dry heat, the blood and skin will bake, but will not cleanse. It is necessary to clean out possible residues of components from the cutters and rinse with detergents.
- Sterilization - heat treatment in a special unit. You can use an autoclave or dry heat. The latter sterilizes instruments at 180 ° C for 60 minutes in kraft paper bags.
Drying prevents corrosion, so even the best quality tools need to be treated this way. The autoclave works on the high pressure principle, but at low temperatures. The complete sterilization cycle is 30 minutes.
Modes should be selected relative to the size of the cutters and their notches. The larger the tip and the higher the abrasiveness, the longer and more thoroughly the tools need to be processed.
Rating of the best attachments, cost
The most popular attachments are those that can handle a wide variety of "duties".
It is worth highlighting the main ones, without which no manicure and pedicure can be performed:
- Magic Bits - wide assortment and reasonable prices. The manufacturer supplies excellent carbide tips and grinding tools.
- Mühle Maniküre - excellent assortment of cutters. The most durable of them are made of ceramics. Ball and tapered tools are in great demand.
- Barrel Ball - Excellent value for money and quality. The manufacturer supplies good "corn", in which the notches "look" in different directions. This ensures uniform material removal regardless of the reversing switch on the router.
The cost of attachments for Magic Bits varies from 400 to 700 rubles. Milling cutters from Mühle Maniküre cost between 1000-1500 rubles. These are the most expensive tools, and the Barrel Ball boasts affordable attachments at a variety of price points. You can buy cutters from them for 100-300 rubles.
The attachments are selected exclusively for their functional features and intended use.
For all manicure machines, universal cutters with spraying and fine thread are suitable. Depending on the power of the unit, work with thick leather and dense materials can take place at a speed of 20,000 rpm. Weak cutters require more speed even when working with cuticles - to cut it, you need to increase the number of revolutions of the rotary element of the handle to 35,000 rpm.
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