Professional manicure can be done not only in the salon, but also at home. Moreover, the implementation of this procedure is quite feasible in a fairly short time. To do this, you only need a special apparatus for manicure and pedicure.
Professional result and high speed are provided due to the special technical characteristics of the machine, as well as numerous nozzles designed for various operations for the care of hands and feet. The effort is spent at the same time.
In recent years, hardware manicures and pedicures have become much more popular than conventional ones. The milling cutter, as this technique is also called, is capable of simultaneously performing several functions, which significantly saves time. And mechanics will allow you to cope with tasks more efficiently and accurately.
It is not difficult to choose the best apparatus for pedicure and manicure for yourself: for this it is important to know their basic technical parameters, as well as the nuances of operating each type. There are more than enough models on the market for this equipment, so it will be useful to study some of the reviews of specialists about them.
How are professional devices different from ordinary ones?
Ordinary and professional milling cutters have, first of all, a different concept of their structure and dimensions. As a rule, a professional manicure and pedicure apparatus is a unit with a handle attached to it by means of a cord, on which there is a rotating head. While milling machines for home use - this is, most often, just one small stylus that runs on batteries or from the network.
The next difference between the milling machines is the power and the number of functions. The salon unit, with which the master does manicure / pedicure, has more features than a router for home use. In addition, the power, and, accordingly, the risk of injury, is much higher, which makes it undesirable to use it in the hands of a layman.
The third difference is the price. The cost of good professional cars varies on average from one to one and a half tens of thousands of rubles. The device for pedicure, the price of which does not exceed the specified lower bar, has either a low head rotation speed, or is minimally equipped, or poorly manufactured. In addition, the cost of the machine is heavily influenced by its type. We will talk about this further.
Types of manicure devices
Professional milling cutters come in two varieties:
- Stationary
- Wearable.
Stationary devices are large and sometimes have a built-in vacuum cleaner that allows you to clean the equipment from accumulating dust and chips.
Portable milling machines are recommended for craftsmen serving clients at home, or working in several salons. These devices are not heavy, compact enough and versatile. However, with their help it is not always possible to perform some particularly complex operations. At the same time, they should not be confused with ordinary homemade manicure drills, such as, for example, the Avon pedicure apparatus, ProMed or nameless Chinese-made milling cutters (the latter have not enough power, and the quality is often lame on both legs).
Manicure Machine Features
A professional milling cutter for manicure and pedicure is designed to perform such types of work as:
- alignment of the nail plate;
- painless cuticle removal;
- surface treatment of skin and nails without prior steaming;
- turning and forming the tip of the nail plate;
- deburring;
- cleaning nails and skin;
- removal of corns and roughness;
- processing the space between the fingers.
Characteristics of professional manicure machines
The convenient device for manicure and pedicure professional has the following characteristics:
- Comfortable handle.
- Evenly distributed weight.
- Fairly long wire.
- Compact but not too small power supply.
- Pedal for switching speeds.
For high-quality results, the presence of all these conditions is not necessary, but desirable: as a result, the time spent on nail care is reduced, and the master can most efficiently perform his work.
Complete set of professional manicure devices
Both professional and conventional techniques for manicure come with a lot of nozzles. Also, some models have the possibility of additional equipment accessories purchased separately.
The optimal set for the specialist includes nozzles “for all occasions”: for sawing, grinding, polishing, abrasive treatment of the skin, and correction.
The minimum set of professional manicure apparatus consists of the following nozzles:
- cuticle blade;
- sawing discs of different sizes;
- grinding and polishing nozzles;
- nozzles for eliminating burrs and roughness on the nail roll;
- cleaning brushes or brushes;
- cone-shaped nozzles for treating corns and corns;
- reinforced cylindrical nozzles for thick nails;
- nozzles for complex painting;
- fan for drying nails.
According to the type of material, nozzles are divided into:
- diamond;
- silicone;
- ceramic;
- reversible;
- carbide.
Types of nozzle mounts
In addition to the material and purpose, the nozzles also differ in the type of attachment to the machine:
- Automatic.
- Semi-automatic.
- Tame.
The first option is the most expensive. However, the automatic fastening allows you to quickly replace the nozzle: for this, simply insert the necessary head into the groove.
The semiautomatic device provides for preliminary rotation of the handle to a certain value or click, replacement of the nozzle and then securing it with a reverse rotation.
Manual type of fastening is the lot of cheap manicure machines. To change the nozzle, you will first need to completely unwind the head, change the nozzle, and then tighten it again.
Power of professional devices
The power of manicure milling machines is calculated in watts and the number of revolutions per minute. The portable device for manicure and pedicure professional has a capacity of 60 to 100 W and not more than 35,000 rpm. Stationary cars have a power of 100 watts and about 60,000 rpm of the head. It should be remembered that the larger the diameter of the nozzle, the slower its rotation speed.
An ideal option would be a manicure device with several speeds: so it will be easier for the master to adapt it to your needs.
If you are not confident in your skills in this area, you should not buy a high-speed router, or use it at the last speed, since with any careless movement, you can easily damage the nail or injure the skin around it.
Manicure and pedicure machines: manufacturers and reviews
The largest quantities on our market are products from Korea, Russia and Germany. In stores and salons selling technical equipment for beauty parlors, the following brands of manicure devices are most often found:
- "Marathon" (Korea);
- "Planet Nails" (Korea);
- “RuNail” (Russia);
- “Strong” (Korea);
- "Podotronic" (Germany).
In addition to all of the above manufacturers, there are enough on the shelves and cheap Chinese products with similar parameters. However, it to a greater extent has such low quality and a large number of defects that no self-respecting specialist will not work with such equipment.
Manicure devices "Strong"
A professional manicure machine, reviews of which are characterized mostly by positive ratings, is offered by the Korean company Strong. The products of this company are very popular. The lineup of manicure equipment is regularly updated, but it’s quite simple to choose accessories and nozzles for them. In addition, with the help of these milling machines you can perform even the most complex work. The Strong manicure machine is considered top-end, however, and the price for it is appropriate: an average of at least 12,000 rubles.
Manicure devices "Marathon"
Specialists speak of products under the Marathon brand name as quite powerful devices. The handle is quiet, does not vibrate. These milling cutters are easy to pick nozzles. The technique of professional category is able to perform in a row for 3-4 sessions, without overheating and without stopping.
Mills for manicure and a pedicure "Planet Nails"
“Planet Nails” offers quite powerful devices, but at the same time, according to users, their pen heats up quickly. Most models do not have a vacuum cleaner and pedal, but can be easily understaffed with these accessories. The quality of the device itself is technically very high.
Hardware manicure with RuNail
Professional devices of this Russian brand are characterized by ease of use, intuitive controls, the presence of a convenient speed switch. There is no vibration, the handle is convenient to hold, and the nozzles are changed without using a special key, in a semi-automatic way.
Elite milling cutters from "Podotronic"
Podotronic products are distinguished by true European quality. All components are original, the equipment is developed and assembled at German plants and is subject to mandatory certification. The only drawback, according to domestic manicure specialists, is that the devices have the highest price category, reaching several tens of thousands of rubles. Particularly powerful stationary models with advanced functionality cost more than one hundred thousand. Most often, this brand can be found in luxury beauty salons.
In any case, the opinions of professionals play an important role in choosing such technically sophisticated equipment as a manicure machine. The reviews of experts will help to form your initial idea and inform you about some of the general required characteristics and parameters of professional milling cutters, as well as the intricacies of working with the specified equipment.