Quite often on the advertising posters of various beauty salons, in the information announcements of individual masters, you can see the phrase "hardware manicure and pedicure." But what does this phrase mean, what kind of apparatus is this interesting? So, this device is called a "mill for manicure." He has a number of characteristics and his own scheme of work, which we will analyze in this article.
What is a mill for manicure and pedicure
In our world, you 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. A self-made high-quality and beautiful manicure is not always possible. And men often resort to this method of care. The fact is that an unpresentable appearance will alienate business partners, colleagues, and the opposite sex.
A cut manicure looks spectacular, however, there is a risk that an inexperienced master will hurt, prick, cut the skin, in addition, you can also catch infections if the devices are not sterilized according to the established norms. Hardware manicure in this regard is much safer. With it, sharp tools are not used, the cutters for manicure themselves are often disposable, but sterilizing them is quite simple if long-term use is provided. 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 find even those that work on two finger batteries. But, in addition to minor polishing, you should not expect results from them. By power they are very weak, even the skin around the nail will not pull, 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 is reduced to one button. It is either impossible to control the speed of rotation of the nozzle on them, or it will not work in a large step range. And their power is small. But as a budget option for home use, such a device may work. With natural nails and roughened skin such a “handle” will cope. If you are doing nail extension, nail strengthening with acrylic, gel, bio gel and gel polish, then you need a powerful machine with a substation. It will greatly simplify and speed up the work by taking on mechanical functions.
Characteristics of milling cutters 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 completely useless - a waste of money. The maximum threshold is 100 watts. You are unlikely to find the above, and this 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 convenient addition is a pedal for controlling the foot. In this case, you will not need to constantly be distracted by turning rotation on and off. Sometimes such pedals also adjust the speed, depending on the intensity of pressing, which is also very convenient.
Some models have a built-in vacuum cleaner for collecting sawdust. Given that the dust during operation of the cutter for a hardware manicure scatters in all directions, settles on the surfaces of the room, and the most unpleasant thing in the lungs is such an irreplaceable device. But the shavings of artificial nails are even more dangerous. So even if your machine is not equipped with this dust collector, buy it separately.
The cooling system on the handle should be convenient for the master. Otherwise, blocking the openings with your hand, you risk prematurely sending the machine to retire. And we always want our favorite devices to work longer.
Electronic displays and various buttons are not the most obligatory moments in the work of a mill, but we will consider them as a pleasant addition. 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 healthy and well-groomed appearance of nails and will eliminate 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 nozzles
Diamond cutters for manicure are designed for delicate and delicate work. They should be used to correct the length and shape of a 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 for a long time and efficiently. Among all the nozzles are the most expensive, but reliable.
Ceramics
Ceramic nozzles come in two varieties: grinding and polishing. The former is an analogue of a coarse nail file, the latter are used for the final stage of nail preparation before coating or for intermediate polishing between layers of material. Ceramic mill for manicure has a wide selection of shapes and sizes. This is necessary for penetration even into hard-to-reach places on the nail plate and in the skin pocket.
For problem areas and grinding use more disposable caps with a coating similar to sandpaper. They do their job well, but they cannot be sterilized.
Carbide milling cutters
A carbide manicure cutter is an integral part of hardware maintenance. Such devices have a different shape, they are needed for sharpening, correction of length and shape at the preparatory stage of modeling, drawing a convex pattern, and so on. They serve long enough, but also have a higher price than other nozzles
Steel cutters are used for roughened skin on the legs. They are also an important part in manicure and pedicure, but their service life is limited.
Instruction for work
First, gently push the cuticle away with an orange stick. Remove it and coarse cells on the rollers around the nail with an abrasive cap or ceramic nozzle with a weak grain. On nails, remove dead cells with a ball-shaped diamond bur. Next, you will need a cutter for manicure in the form of a cylinder or trapezoid. Using it, give the nail the desired shape. The next step is polishing. Do not hold the cutter for too long in one place. This will lead to scratches or even a cut of the nail plate. The feeling is not pleasant: the sawn place will burn and the furnace for a long time, the increased sensitivity will remain even under a thick gel coating. So be careful. After the procedure, remove the dust from the nails, apply the selected coating and lubricate the cuticle with special oil.