For hardware manicure there are many varieties of cutters. Choosing them correctly is half the success in nail care, so beginners need to master the intricacies of the whole process.
What is and why do you need a milling machine
A milling machine is an apparatus that allows you to do a manicure using special attachments (cutters).
The types of such products differ in terms of a set of characteristics, which include:
- speed and power (both indicators must be high);
- the number of revolutions (not less than 3000 per 1 min);
- internal vacuum cleaner to collect saw cut;
- overheating protection;
- the possibility of using for manicure and pedicure.
It is important to remember: only a professional can use a professional device, a home master risks damaging the nail.
The advantages of cutters are:
- the comfort of working with them;
- reduction of time;
- a minimum of cuts and injuries.
Varieties of cutter shapes
Cutters facilitate the following procedures:
- removing gel polish from the nail;
- polishing nails;
- side roll processing;
- removing the cuticle;
- restoration of feet;
- giving a beautiful shape to the nail.
According to the shape, the nozzles are divided into types:
| The form | Description |
| Spherical | It is used when you need to rid your hands of excess skin. Thanks to its shape, it easily cope with rough skin in difficult areas |
| Cylindrical | Corrects the shape of the nail. Thanks to the tapered body of the nozzle, it becomes possible to shape nails so that they all have the same length and width |
| Fissure | The attachment is applicable when side rolls need to be processed. A smooth surface of the skin without peeling is achieved due to the fact that the cutter adapts to the relief of the epidermis |
| Needle-shaped | Facilitates work with cuticles. This is a cutter for precise and accurate elaboration of all details |
Classification of cutters by purpose
The attachments differ in size, which determines their functionality and scope:
- large - for rough and wide areas on the skin;
- medium - in areas around the nails;
- miniature - working with brittle nails and sensitive skin areas.
Raising the cuticle
This is the initial stage of work, for which the best choice would be a nozzle with a rounded or slightly blunt end. Experienced craftsmen recommend a cone (possibly truncated) and a cylinder as ideal shapes to perform a function.
Cuticle opening
To open and raise it, a fissure diamond tip, which has a rounded end, is suitable. Bullet, Lentil and Flame attachments also come in handy in this case.
Cuticle removal
For this task, a ball nozzle is optimal. To start working with it, you must first open the cuticle.As a result, the cutter will go under it and go up, and with a little pressure, the cuticle will be cut off.
All movements must necessarily have a direction from the inside out, while taking into account that in no case should you rub in one place for too long: this will lead to the appearance of a wound or an unpleasant burning sensation. When the work of the diamond ball is completed, it is the turn of the corundum ball, which will allow to grind not only the cuticle, but also the side ridges.
Sometimes the cuticle is removed with a diamond cylindrical nozzle that has a rounded end.
To remove gel polish
The best use in this case is a ceramic tip that has a blue mark or a carbide tip with a red mark. The form does not really matter, the main thing is that it is convenient for the master to use. Choosing the right tool will make the hardware removal of gel polish a reliable and effective process.
For shaping nails
For this purpose, it is best to use a truncated ceramic cutter. It is important to choose the grain size.
For polishing and polishing nails
This process involves special cone-shaped polishing nozzles. They are made from cotton and felt materials, as well as silicone. Due to their soft texture, they allow polishing the surface of nails to a shine.
The most durable are silicone tips, which are usually used until the surface is completely abraded. It is easy to sterilize them.
It is impossible to polish a nail with the same attachment: the craftsmen arrange them according to the degree of hardness: from the hardest to the softest. The polymer coating makes the nail glossy.
Hardness and color classification
Types of cutters for manicure usually do not have a specific color: it is insignificant, unlike the ring, which is located at the base of the nozzle - it is always painted in a certain color and indicates the degree of hardness:
| Colour | Abrasiveness | Purpose |
| Yellow | Extra small | For working with thin skin, correcting thinned nails |
| Red | Small | To improve lateral ridges and nails of medium density |
| Silver | Average | |
| Green | Large | |
| The black | Super large | For working out hardened areas on the fingers (mainly for a pedicure). Helps to shorten dense nails and tackle calluses |
Materials: comparison, pros and cons
The quality of the cutter depends on the material.
Ceramic
They contain corundum particles. They are very small, so this type of cutter is best suited for delicate tasks. They have a unique self-healing effect and are ideal for allergy sufferers without causing a negative reaction. Ideally, they are used to treat ptegyria and cuticles. On average, 1 ceramic nozzle lasts about 2 months.
Corundum
They are made from ceramic chips of a synthetic nature, a bit like acrylic, due to which a non-rigid nozzle structure is obtained, without corners and hard edges. They help to gently remove sensitive skin without leaving scratches.
The material does not provoke tissue peeling and therefore it is better to treat the lateral areas around the nail with such a nozzle. It will last about 3 months.
Diamond
A versatile variety due to its diamond dust content. Such a nozzle can act on skin that has a high or medium level of hardness. If you need to carry out an impact that requires maximum accuracy, this precision cutter will be effective.
Work with acrylic nails (their correction, design, extension) is carried out with attachments that last about 3-4 months.
Steel and carbide
Types of carbide manicure cutters are used on extended nails, for natural such a nozzle will be traumatic.
This is not the only function of these cutters, they:
- help to make holes for rhinestones and piercings;
- effective against ingrown nails and corns,
- serve 4 months with active use.
Steel cutters are handy for stripping loose nail layers or working over hardened skin. The tools are made of high quality alloys, they are good for correcting extended nails and formed calluses. They serve for six months.
Combined
Silicon Carbide Cutters look rough at first glance because of the materials, but they are gentle on hardened leather. Serves approximately 6 months.
Silicone
It is a silicone to which abrasive particles are added. Usually it is not applicable to natural ones, only on extended ones, when you need to remove the glossy layer. Depending on the activity of use, they can last from 4 to 5 months.
Pomegranate
These products are composed of pomegranate chips. Suitable for thin cuticles. The service life is 3 months.
How to choose the right nail cutters?
When choosing nozzles, you should independently take into account the opinions of experts who recommend:
- Decide on the purpose: whether the cutters will be used only for manicure or pedicure will also be included in the number of services. If you plan to use a manicure machine in the salon, you should look at expensive models of high power and endurance.
- To evaluate the functionality of the device, since the number of functions affects the cost, and their usefulness is not always justified. For example, the built-in backlight is hardly useful, and it is better not to buy devices without overheating protection. It is good that it has protection against unplanned inclusion and is supplemented with a vacuum cleaner.
- Pay attention to the convenience of handling the machine - weight, wire length, its mobility.
The device must correspond to the quality, since it will directly affect the result.
Top 5 indispensable attachments for beginners
For a manicure, 1 nozzle is used or all at once: it depends on the presence or absence of corns and other growths, dry cuticles, keratinized skin.
Milling cutter-flame
This is a nozzle needed for lifting and cleaning the cuticle, with its help the sinuses are treated. It is not easy for beginners to work with it due to the fact that it has a roundness in the middle, as a result, cuts are allowed. You need to hold such a cutter at an angle of 45 °.
Milling cutter-needle
The cutter-needle, also known as fissure, is the ideal attachment for lifting and opening the cuticle. When a nail extension is performed, it can be used to file the natural nail from the inside. In order not to touch it with a sharp end, the cutter must always be held in a parallel position to the nail.
Milling cutter ball
She's a sphere. It is used to cut the cuticles. Side bolsters and burrs are also destroyed with her indispensable help. Where exactly to use it is determined by the size.
Milling cutter-cylinder
It is necessary in order to cut the nails to the total length and arrange them. It is often used when you need to remove gel polish. Since the nozzle is traumatic, beginners should be especially careful when using.
Milling cutter - rounded cylinder
It is also called a roller and is used to cut the cuticles and lateral ridges safely for the nail.
How to insert the cutter into the machine
It all depends on which clamp the router has, for example:
- manual comes off after pressing the button. After that, a part of the nozzle is inserted into the hole for the handle, it closes in the same way;
- semi-automatic opens the handle when the nozzle is rotated until it clicks (clockwise). Closing is done with the same turn, only in the opposite direction;
- in the automatic form, the cutter is simply inserted, and the machine itself fixes it. Usually, devices designed for work in salons have such a system.
For hardware manicure you should:
- at the first stage, to acquire skills to use the minimum rotation speed of the cutters;
- insert the nozzle at an angle of 45 °;
- make sure that the cutter moves from the center of the nail to its edges.
The step by step is as follows:
- Wash your hands well and disinfect.
- Remove coating from nails.
- Move the cuticle to the hole.
- Treat the lateral ridges and cuticle.
- Lift the cuticle.
- Remove and sand.
- Remove dead cells from fingers and palms.
- Shape the nails.
- Finish cleaning your nails and apply oil.
- Polish your nails.
- Cover with basecoat and topcoat.
- Apply emollient cream to hands and massage.
It is important to bear in mind that hardware manicure is not recommended to be performed more often than once every 7 days and is prohibited for people with thin and brittle nails.
How to sterilize cutters?
Since the tips are reusable, sterilization is required.
For this, special disinfectants have been developed, among which the main ones stand out:
- Alaminol;
- Optimax;
- Gigasept;
- Blanidas;
- Korzolex.
Such funds are available in concentrated form, it is not worth disinfecting the instruments directly with such a solution, preparation will be required. It will consist in adding 3 tbsp. To 1 liter of cold clean water. l. any of the drugs. An antiseptic can be prepared at home.
For this:
- Pour 100 ml of 70% alcohol into a glass container.
- Add 10 g of borax and stir.
- Add 30 g of potassium permanganate to the composition.
The cutters are placed in a container, and it is placed in a steam bath for 15-20 minutes.
Features of care for cutters
Types of cutters for manicure, in addition to sterilization, require other care.
If everything is done correctly, they will last the maximum period allotted by the manufacturer, namely:
- do not squeeze the handle or press on the nozzle when performing a manicure. Because of this, the cutter head is bent and will have to be thrown away;
- change the nozzle according to the instructions;
- when sterilization ends, dry the cutters and store them in a special cover that will protect them from moisture and possible damage;
- from time to time take the device to a service center for cleaning and adjustment.
Cutter replacement frequency
It depends on how actively the nozzle is used, as well as on what it is made of, for example:
- combined and steel are changed after six months;
- carbide - 4 months;
- silicone - 4-5 months;
- diamond - from 3 to 4 months;
- ceramic and corundum - after a couple of months.
Top milling cutter manufacturers and cost
There are special ratings that help beginners get their bearings.
The following companies were in the top of 20018:
- JessNail (China);
- Naomi24 (China);
- Irisk Professional (Russia);
- HDFreza (Russia);
- Planet Nails (Germany);
- TNL (South Korea).
The cost of manicure cutters depends on the brand, the country where they are produced, the material and their varieties.
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