Nail clippers

Nail clippers are an essential tool for providing high-quality body care. This device is completely different from nail scissors and differs in material, shape and length of the blades and the design of the spring.

Different types of tweezers are used for trimming manicure and pedicure. They are so called because with the help of this tool is not just removed, and the cuticle is completely removed along the edge of the nail growth. This is quite a popular phenomenon in Russia, although it is condemned by many masters. Its apparent advantage is that the handles immediately look well-groomed. But the cuticle after several sessions of such a manicure becomes coarse and begins to grow faster.

Large nippers will help remove ingrown nails and cope even with a thickened and deformed plate. It often happens that with a fungus, the nail becomes hard as a stone, and fragile nail scissors do not cope here. But since forceps for pedicure can be quite massive and have a reinforced body, they are able to cope with their task, even in the most neglected cases. Thanks to them, you can forget about the ingrown toenails, as high-quality nippers easily and without pain cope with this problem. The main thing is to choose the right shape and material of which the tool is made.

Nowadays, nail clippers are often used by manicure masters as a replacement for regular scissors. This device can be of three types:

• To remove the cuticle;
• For manicure;
• For a pedicure.

Each of them has its own features, which should be discussed in more detail. First, the pliers differ in the length of the arms and blades. Pedicure tools are the most massive. The cutting coating is wider, so it is more convenient for them to work on stiffer toenails.

Manicure tweezers can cut the tips of the nails. In addition, they are ideal for bundles. Nippers are often involved in manicure, replacing files of different sizes and degrees of abrasiveness. Such tools are also called knupsers or clickers. They are often included in manicure sets and resemble mini-nippers. They can also be made in the form of multifunctional trinkets, where, in addition to the clicker, there is, for example, a folding knife, which is convenient to carry around.

Cuticle nippers are used to get rid of overgrown skin along the edge of the nail. Without this tool, it is impossible to imagine a cropped manicure. It is also suitable for dealing with burrs.

Nail clippers are much more appropriate when talking about baby manicure than scissors, the blades of which are too long. Since safety in childcare is of paramount importance, you should choose knxsera or models with rounded edges. They are no different from tools adapted for adults, except for size.

To choose the right tool, you should pay attention to several factors:

• Material. As a rule, nippers are made from different types of steel. Products for household use are usually made from “tool” steel or nickel-coated steel. Such tweezers are short-lived with frequent use and do not withstand corrosion. Professional options are made from high-quality medical steel. They do not rust, provide better protection against germs and fungus. But even such tools need proper care, disinfection and delicate storage conditions.

• Shape and size. Before you buy the pliers, you need to choose the shape of the blade, which will be easier and more pleasant to work.The product should not tire the hand or injure the customer. Most often, the wizard works with a length of 7 millimeters, as the salon tools can be repeatedly sharpened due to the loss of length. For a beginner, a shorter blade is better.

As for the form, there are four of them:

• ClassicI am a blade of 4-6 millimeters with a small heel. Suitable for both amateurs and professionals, but the presence of the heel requires a certain skill at work. It should be very careful and keep the tool vertically so as not to touch the working area with the heel and not to tear the skin.
• "Hatchet". The shape of the pliers depends on sharpening. Such tweezers have tips lowered to the bottom and, when viewed from the side, resemble axes. This is the most convenient option for salon use, since the surface is ideally viewed from above.
• "Swallow" or "Boat". It looks like a classic shape, but it has no heel. Unlike the “hatchet”, it has a flat inner surface and is usually handled manually, rather than with a diamond wheel. This method of sharpening is preferred when choosing metal tools.
• Straight. Suitable for simple nail trimming and easy to use.

Tweezers should be carefully sharpened. Nail tools should be easy to deal with the cuticle or nails. It is unacceptable that they leave a sloppy "fringe." If the tool has sufficient sharpness, then the cut will be neat. The sharpest hand sharpeners remain sharp longer. You can check if the tool is good enough on a plastic bag. Tweezers should easily cut the film.

Handles of the tool should come down smoothly, without difficulty. If they bounce or go too tight, you need to abandon the purchase. These defects do not pass with time and are fraught with damage to the hands of both the client and the master.

Mounts nippers are varied. It is better to opt for a double spring. Such products are less likely to break, because the load on the hands is evenly distributed. When mixing between the cutting edges, a small gap is formed, but with a more intense pressing it should not remain a trace. The correct blades are on the same level, there are no extra irregularities and teeth. If such defects arise later, it is a sign that the product needs to be sharpened.

The nippers should be held with one hand parallel to the work surface, with the other hand holding the client's hand. The thumb should be on the connecting mechanism, the rest clamp the device spring. Tweezers always need to work very smoothly. Raising the cuticle with the help of the blade, you need to cut off part of it and continue to move with curved movements. You do not need to remove the cuticle completely, because its main purpose? protect the nail from infections. Let there be a thin strip. The tips of the blades are designed to work with burrs.

When working with nippers, you do not need to strive to trim the entire nail in one motion, especially on the legs. Very often, the nail plate has an uneven surface, and this principle of operation is fraught with delamination. It is better to cope with this in 3-4 receptions from the edges to the center.An ingrown nail should not be cut too short, it is better to round it off, as for a French manicure.

It doesn't matter what material the nippers are made of and which country made them - they will not serve for a long time if they are not properly maintained. Store the tool in a special place, for example, in a plastic case, so that the blades do not touch. Wear a special cap to protect the sharp edges. If the sharpness has decreased, it is time to re-sharpen the blades. With constant use, sharpening should be done every six months.

There is no doubt that a dirty tool will corrode much faster than one that is in order. Every month tweezers need to be lubricated. To do this, suitable household or engine oil. This procedure will help to significantly extend the life of the tool and ensure a smooth course, and hence safety. It is necessary to work with tweezers only on a dry surface, especially when cutting nails. Do not put the instrument in a case or case wet, in addition, it is not recommended to store it in damp rooms, for example, in the bathroom.

The most prone to damage part of the tweezers is the spring. In case of breakage, it is better not to change it, but to purchase a new product, because the smoothness of the course can seriously suffer.

Some tools for personal use have handles not from metal, but from plastic, which are much more susceptible to deformation. In this situation, it all depends on personal comfort. In case the breakdown does not interfere with the use of tweezers, you can not change the product, but use improvised means, such as tape, to repair it. In addition, it happens that the center screw or those on which the spring is attached are loosened. It is recommended to use tweezers or a small screwdriver to secure them. Sometimes, even with pre-testing in a store, inexperienced customers purchase a product of inadequate quality. For example, if the cutting blade is initially defective (irregular), it will inevitably damage the delicate skin of the cuticle. In this case, you need to contact the store and change the tool. If the nippers provoke any kind of injury and damage that is not related to the lack of professionalism of the person who holds them in their hands, this is not normal.

Begin the process with unscrewing the tool. Then you need to sharpen, paying attention first to the inside of the blade, then it is the turn of the outside. Upon completion of the procedure it is necessary to check the sharpness of the blades. If necessary, repeat until the desired effect is achieved. Thorough polishing is required for areas that will be in contact with the skin during manicure. If the work is done by the machine, it should be carried out at minimum speed. Sharpening is always recommended in one direction. It is better not to use polishing stones with an abrasive of less than 8,000. Closed tongs should be brought to the machine with the back side. And then, gently leaning them against the grind wheel, turn them at a slight angle for uniform grinding of the entire tool.

Manually making the blades of the product more sharp is possible using an ordinary file. It is important to remember that each tool has its own sharpening angle. It should be borne in mind so as not to spoil the cutting blade. In no case should not sharpen the tool on the weight. You need to lower them on the table with the heel down, starting to work from the inside. Movement must be unidirectional. Then it is necessary to grind corners with the same movements. To sharpen the outer edges of the nippers, you need to close, lean against any horizontal surface and handle the reciprocating movements.Before use, be sure to grind and go through the polishing bar to make the blades smooth. Cleaned parts are oiled. Emery can help out, if the nippers urgently need to sharpen. Take one sheet and cut it with a nipper a couple of times. You can check the tool on the plastic bag. If the forceps are not sharp enough, the reception should be repeated. This sharpening will be enough for a short time, maximum, for a couple of days and you should not repeat it repeatedly. At the first opportunity it is worth sharpening tweezers on a machine or with a file.

Below are the brands of manufacturers of nail accessories, which can be found in Russian stores. Their superiority in this market is beyond doubt.

Nippers for manicure and pedicure of this German mark are made from stainless steel. They are resistant to wear and corrosion. The manufacturer sharpens the blades with a special technology that allows you to achieve excellent cutting properties. These products will appeal to both professionals and amateurs.

Products of this company are sharpened manually. The range includes both professional models and personal use. Reasonable prices and high quality make these nippers very attractive option. Manicure accessories of this company have proven themselves in the Russian market. The range of the company is extremely extensive, so it is not difficult to choose the necessary product in accordance with the specified parameters. Products are suitable even for the smallest fingers.

Nippers Solinberg made of stainless steel, which is coated with an alloy of cobalt and nickel. Differ in long service life. Due to the increased hardness of steel, treated in a special way and manual sharpening of the blades, the edges retain their sharpness much longer. The special design of the handles, which are made of metal, provides ease of operation. Such a tool will last a long time.

This manufacturer is a tool made of high quality steel with cobalt coating. Blades stand out for their durability and they are almost not dull. Despite the fact that the manicure accessories of this brand are not considered to be economical, it is very popular.

The company manufactures cutting pliers from corrosion-resistant steel. Blades of manicure devices of this brand easily cope with cutting off the grown nail plate, and also effectively remove the coarse areas of the cuticle and skin rollers located around the nail. Nippers are not traumatic and do not provoke stratification of nails.

Produces tools for domestic use. The quality of products of this Ukrainian company is not inferior to Western counterparts. Tools are made of steel, which has been specially treated. For a long time do not require re-sharpening.

Tools are made and sharpened by hand. In the production process, stainless steel is subjected to a special machining mechanism, which makes the material resistant to corrosion. Tweezers of this brand are unusually sharp, which allows you to easily perform high-quality manicure and pedicure. Each product is protected by a special silicone cap to protect it from damage.

There are a lot of tweezers manufacturers. Knowing the opinions of those who have already purchased this product can help determine the purchase.

• Mertz. Customer feedback on the products of this brand is positive. They note high quality and durability combined with ease of use and reasonable price.
• Zinger. Users note the almost unlimited wear resistance of these nippers. However, you should beware of fakes that are noticeably inferior in quality to real products. The fake from the original is distinguished in particular by the lack of sharpness of the edges, the tendency to deform the tool.
• Solinberg. Buyers note the sharpness and durability of the tweezers of this brand. Reliability and convenience distinguish them among others. It is worth noting that their price is available to everyone.
• Yoko. It can be stated that the high quality and durability of the wire cutter is worth the money. Unlike products of other brands, Yoko clippers do not damage and do not tear the cuticle, they want to use them again and again.

• Avon. The main advantage of these tweezers buyers consider the cost. They are compact, protected by a silicone cap, and are comfortable to carry around. However, not everyone was happy with this tool. Some users claim that the device is quickly clogged during operation and is not very durable.
• "Staleks". Fans of trimmed manicure approve the pliers of this company. They are safe, comfortable to use and provide a professional result. A nice bonus is their low price. They are easy to find in any store.
• Lazeti. Buyers were satisfied with the high quality of products and the convenience of working with them. Even after long use, the blades retain their properties. They note the bright stylish packaging design, which favorably distinguishes them on the shelves.

In the next video you will learn how to choose the right nippers.