Cuticle Nippers

All varieties of manicure can be divided into two large groups: edged manicure and unedged. The first variety is still more popular, and to perform such a manicure, you must use special cuticle tweezers.

Cuticle nippers (they are also called nippers, scissors) are used when performing a cut manicure to remove a dry, cracked or damaged cuticle.

Using this manicure object, you can very quickly and easily remove the cornified skin - not only around the base of the nail, but also from its sides. You can get rid of rollers that spoil the manicure. The great advantage of this tool is that when using it, you can remove the maximum possible amount of dead skin from your fingertips.

You can simply say that this tool is used to perform all varieties of trimmed manicure and pedicure, and sometimes - to correct the length and shape of the nails themselves.

To choose a really high-quality tool, you need to pay attention to the following details in the store:

• The material of manufacture. Ideally, it is steel used in the manufacture of medical instruments. If these data are not available on the package, then it is necessary to check the density marking. It looks like this: "45 × 15". The first number and denotes the density of the material, it can not be less than 40 units. Otherwise, the scissors will fail too quickly.
• All the details of this tool should fit as close as possible to each other. This is especially true of the cutting tips of the pliers themselves.
• It is necessary to check that the tool handles move freely in different directions, do not get stuck when turning, and do not jam. The handles of the tool should unfold independently when they are extended.
• The best option is a double-spring return mechanism. Such nippers will be the most convenient and durable in work.
• There should be no gap between the two cutting tips, and their maximum thickness should not exceed 3 mm.

• The length of the blade in a professional tool should be 7 mm, in tweezers that will be used at home, it can be 5 mm.
• The working ends of the handles of this manicure device should be tightly closed, and the gap between them is completely absent.
• It is necessary to check the sharpness of the blades. You can do this by trying to cut a regular polyethylene bag. A quality tool will cut it smoothly and effortlessly, while blunt blades will pull the bag and tear it.
• The size of the tool plays an important role. However, this selection criterion is individual. It is very important that the nippers fit comfortably in your hand and do not create discomfort while working. That is why it is very important before making a purchase to compress and twist them in your hand, imitating the work. This is the only way to understand what size tweezers will be convenient for you to work with.
• Types of nail clippers for cuticle are also different, and they must be chosen individually - depending on the experience and skill of the specialist, on personal preferences.

These simple recommendations will help you make the right choice.But do not forget about the manufacturers of this product.

Many brands today are engaged in the release of cuticle nippers. It is worthwhile to consider in more detail the three who have won the greatest respect and recognition - both among ordinary buyers and among manicure masters:

• «Stalex»Has long been engaged in the manufacture and sale of various manicure tools - including cuticle tweezers. They are made only from stainless steel used in the manufacture of surgical instruments. They have the increased durability, are convenient in work and are durable.

The big advantage is that the steel undergoes additional heat treatment, which increases its strength, and tweezers are protected from blunting. Included with this tool is always a case or pouch for storage, as well as a protective cap on the ends of the tool.

• Yoko also specializes in the production of a variety of manicure tools. Nippers for a cuticle of its production are very convenient in use not only for professionals, but also for ordinary citizens. Experienced masters advise to use nail clippers of this particular brand when performing manicure at home. The material used to make this tool is cobalt, thanks to which it resists rust, and its blades are very sharp and do not dull for a long time.
• The most expensive and high-quality manicure tools are considered (and nippers including) produced by the world famous Zinger. The scissors of its production are characterized by manual sharpening of tools, special forging technology, increased resistance to corrosion and deformation of any type, a really long service life. Sharpening tools are very high quality. The products of this company can rightly be considered the best - both in its price segment and in the market as a whole.

These three manufacturers have proven to be the most reliable and honest. Unfortunately, with the growing popularity of their products, the number of fakes has also increased.

But just to get quality nippers to remove hardened skin is not enough, you need to learn how to use them correctly. Only in this case you can achieve a really beautiful manicure.

The first thing to remember is that you can never use this tool without first preparing your hands. Tweezers must be used in the following sequence:

• It is necessary to carefully treat and soften the skin around the nail. It is best to make a bath for the hands with the addition of a few drops of essential oils and sea salt. Hands should be in the water for 10 minutes.
• Using a nail stick from silicone or wood, the cuticle is pushed to the edge - at an angle of 45 degrees.
• Now you need to take the tweezers in your hand and carefully cut off the protruding skin around the nail with their help.
• The movements should be smooth, and the horny areas should be removed one after the other - sequentially.

• It is necessary to ensure that the tool is at an angle of 90 degrees with respect to the hand and precisely cut the skin, rather than pinching it or pulling it out.
• If in some areas there are burrs or dead epidermis, they should be cut off at an angle, as before, but the tool should be used pointwise - only where irregularities remain.
• After removal of the entire skin, the nail is richly lubricated with a nourishing cream, and the instrument is processed.

In order for manicure tools to serve for a long time, they must be properly maintained:

• Never leave this tool cutting down on the desktop.
• Do not store them with other tools. It is better to keep the pliers in a separate case or cover.
• Make sure that children or pets cannot take the tool.
• Once a week the tool must be lubricated with special oil.
• Before each use, check the nippers for defects. If they are present, the instrument must first be repaired.
• After each use, nakoshnitsa must be wiped with a soft cloth - to remove skin particles.
• Before and after the use of the instrument, the entire surface of this instrument must be disinfected. You can use special solutions, and you can do with ordinary alcohol.

This can be done in two ways: to give them to the master or to perform the procedure at home. If you chose the second option, then The sequence of actions is as follows:

• Get a diamond wheel on the grinding machine.
• Blades pliers need to open as much as possible. Then you will need to hold their inner side working on the minimum speed circle.
• Repeat this procedure twice for each blade.
• Using a thick cloth, clean the surface of the instrument from dust.

You can simply take an emery sheet and cut it with tweezers (several times). Such sharpening can be used in extreme cases, because the effect of it is short-term.

Cuticle forceps are used both in professional salons and at home. Reviews of them are usually positive, because with their help you can quickly bring hands and feet in order, change the shape and length of nails, and most importantly - perform any type of trimmed manicure. The main thing is to give preference to the products of those manufacturers who have established themselves as reliable creators of manicure tools.

How to choose the cuticle tweezers, see the next video.