Nail clippers

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

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

Large nippers will help remove the ingrown nail 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 cannot cope here. But since pedicure tongs 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 ingrown toenails, because high-quality nippers can easily and painlessly cope with this problem. The main thing is to choose the right shape and material from which the tool is made.

Today, nail clippers are often used by manicurists 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 characteristics, which are worth dwelling on in more detail. Firstly, wire cutters differ in the length of the handles and blades. Pedicure tools are the most massive. The cutting cover is wider, so they work better on tougher toenails.

Manicure tweezers can cut the tips of the nails. In addition, they are ideal for delaminations. Nippers are often used in men's manicure, replacing files of different sizes and degrees of abrasiveness. Such tools are also called clippers or clickers. They are often included in manicure sets and resemble mini-nippers. They can also be made in the form of multifunctional key rings, where, in addition to the clicker, there is, for example, a folding knife that is convenient to carry with you.

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

Nail clippers are much more appropriate when it comes to children's manicure than scissors, whose blades are too long. Since safety is of paramount importance in caring for a child, it is worth choosing clippers or models with rounded edges. They are no different from instruments adapted for adults, except for the size.

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

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

• Shape and size. Before purchasing wire cutters, you need to choose a blade shape that will be easier and more enjoyable to work with. The product should not tire the hand or injure the client. Most often, craftsmen work with a length of 7 millimeters or more, since salon tools can be repeatedly sharpened due to loss of length. For a beginner, a shorter blade is better.

As for the form, there are four of them:

• classicalI am a 4-6 mm blade with a small heel. Suitable for both amateurs and professionals, but the presence of a heel requires some skill when working. It is worth being very careful and holding the tool strictly vertically so as not to touch the work area with the heel and not tear the skin.
• "Hatchet". The shape of the nippers depends on the 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.
• "Martin" or "boat". It looks like the classic form, but it does not have a heel. Unlike the "hatchet", it has a flat inner surface and is usually processed by hand, and not with a diamond wheel. This sharpening method is preferred when choosing metal tools.
• Straight. Suitable for simple nail trimming and easy to use.

Tweezers should be carefully sharpened. Manicure devices should easily cope with cuticles or nails. It is unacceptable that they leave a sloppy "fringe". If the tool has sufficient sharpness, then the cut will be neat. The sharp cutters sharpened by hand remain the longest. You can make sure that the tool is good enough on a plastic bag. The tweezers should easily cut through the film.

The handles of the tool should be reduced smoothly, without difficulty. If they bounce or go too tight, you need to abandon the purchase. These defects do not go away with time and are fraught with damage to the hands of both the client and the master.

The fasteners are varied. It is better to opt for a double spring. Such products break less often, since the load on the hands is distributed evenly.When reduced between the cutting edges, a small gap is formed, but with a more intense pressure, there should not be a trace of it. The correct blades are on the same level, there are no extra bumps and teeth. If such flaws arose later, this 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 spring of the device. The tweezers should always work very smoothly. Lifting the cuticle with a blade, you need to cut off part of it and continue to move in arcuate movements. It is not necessary to remove the cuticle completely, because its main purpose is? protect the nail from infections. Let there be a thin line. The blade tips are designed to work with burrs.

When working with nippers, you do not need to strive to cut the entire nail in one movement, 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 deal with this in 3-4 steps from the edges to the center. An ingrown nail should not be cut too short, it is better to round it, as for a French manicure.

It doesn't matter what material the wire cutters are made from and what country they are made in, they will not last long if they are not properly cared for. You need to store the tool in a special place, for example, in a plastic case, so that the blades do not touch. To protect sharp edges, put on a special cap.If the sharpness has decreased, it's time to re-sharpen the blades. With constant use, sharpening should be done every six months.

Undoubtedly, a dirty tool will corrode much faster than one that is kept in order. Every month, the tweezers need to be lubricated. For this, household or machine oil is suitable. This procedure will help to significantly extend the life of the tool and ensure a smooth ride, and hence safety. You need to work with tweezers only on a dry surface, especially when cutting nails. Do not put the tool in a case or case when it is wet, and it is not recommended to store it in damp rooms, for example, in a bathroom.

The most damaged part of the tweezers is the spring. In the event of a breakdown, it is better not to change it, but to purchase a new product, since smoothness can be seriously affected.

Some tools for personal use do not have metal handles, but plastic ones, which are much more prone to deformation. In such a situation, it all depends on personal comfort. If the breakdown does not interfere with the use of tweezers, you can not change the product, but use improvised means, for example, electrical tape, to repair it. In addition, it happens that the central screw or those on which the spring is attached become loose. It is recommended to use tweezers or a small screwdriver to secure them. Sometimes, even with a preliminary check in the store, inexperienced buyers acquire a product of inadequate quality.For example, if the cutting blade is initially defective (bumpy), 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 wire cutters 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.

The process should begin by unscrewing the tool. Then you need to sharpen, paying attention first to the inside of the blade, then it's 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. Careful polishing is required for areas that will come into contact with the skin during a manicure. If work is done by the machine, it must be carried out at minimum speed. It is recommended to sharpen always in one direction. It is better not to use polishing stones with abrasive less than 8000. Closed tongs must be brought to the machine with the back side. And then, gently leaning them against the grinding wheel, turn them at a slight angle to evenly grind the entire tool.

It is possible to manually make the blades of the product sharper using an ordinary file. It is important to remember that each tool has its own sharpening angle. Keep this in mind so as not to damage the cutting blade. In no case should you sharpen the tool by weight. You need to lower them on the table with the heel down, starting to work from the inside. Movement must be unidirectional. Then you should grind the corners with the same movements.To sharpen the outer edges, the wire cutters must be closed, leaned against a horizontal surface and processed with reciprocating movements. Before use, be sure to sand and walk with a polishing bar to make the blades smooth. Cleaned parts are lubricated with oil. Emery can help out if the wire cutters urgently need to be sharpened. You should take one sheet and cut it with wire cutters a couple of times. You can check the tool on a plastic bag. If the forceps are not sharp enough, the technique should be repeated. Such sharpening will last for a short time, a maximum of a couple of days and you should not repeat it many times. As soon as possible, it is worth sharpening the tweezers on the machine or with a file.

Below are the brands of manufacturers of manicure accessories that can be found in Russian stores. Their superiority in this market is undeniable.

Manicure and pedicure nippers of this German brand are made of stainless steel. They are resistant to wear and corrosion. The manufacturer sharpens the blades using a special technology that allows you to achieve excellent cutting properties. These products will appeal to both professionals and amateurs.

The products of this company are sharpened by hand. The range includes both professional models and for personal use. Affordable prices and high quality make these pliers a 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 will not be difficult to choose the right product in accordance with the given parameters.Products are suitable even for the smallest fingers.

wire cutters Solinberg made of stainless steel, which is covered with an alloy of cobalt and nickel. Differ in long service life. Due to the increased hardness of steel, processed 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 use. This tool will last a long time.

This manufacturer presents a tool made of high quality steel with a cobalt coating. The blades are distinguished by their strength and they almost do not blunt. Despite the fact that the manicure accessories of this brand are not economical, it is very popular.

The company manufactures wire cutters from corrosion-resistant steel. The blades of manicure devices of this brand easily cope with cutting off the overgrown nail plate, and also effectively remove the rough cuticles and skin ridges around the nail. Nippers are not traumatic and do not provoke delamination of nails.

Manufactures tools for home use. The quality of the products of this Ukrainian company is not inferior to Western counterparts. Tools are made of steel, which has undergone special processing. For a long time do not require re-sharpening.

Tools are made and sharpened by hand. During the manufacturing process, stainless steel is subjected to a special treatment mechanism that makes the material resistant to corrosion. The tweezers of this brand are unusually sharp, which makes it easy to perform high-quality manicures and pedicures. Each product is protected by a special silicone cap to protect it from damage.

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

• Mertz. Customer reviews for the products of this brand are positive. They note high quality and durability, combined with ease of use and reasonable price.
• Zinger. Users note the almost limitless wear resistance of these wire cutters. However, you should beware of fakes, which are noticeably inferior to real products in quality. A fake from the original is distinguished, in particular, by insufficient sharpness of the edges, and a tendency to deform the instrument.
• Solinberg. Buyers note the sharpness and durability of the tweezers of this brand. Reliability and convenience distinguish them from 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 cutters are worth the money. Unlike products from other brands, Yoko cuticle nippers do not damage or tear the cuticle, you 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 convenient to carry. However, not everyone was satisfied with this tool. Some users claim that the fixture clogs up quickly during use and is not very durable.
• "Staleks". Fans of trimmed manicure approve of the nippers of this company. They are safe, comfortable to use and provide professional results. A nice bonus is their low price. They are easy to find in any store.
• Lazeti. Customers were satisfied with the high quality of the products and the convenience of working with them. Even after prolonged use, the blades retain their properties. They note the bright stylish packaging design that makes them stand out on the shelves.

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