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 cuticle nippers) are used when performing a trimmed manicure to remove dry, bursting or damaged cuticles.

Using this manicure item, you can very quickly and easily remove dead skin - not only around the base of the nail, but also from its sides. You can get rid of the 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 when performing all types of trimming manicure and pedicure, and sometimes for correcting the length and shape of the nails themselves.

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

• Manufacturing material. Ideally, this is the steel used in the manufacture of medical instruments. If these data are not available on the packaging, then the density marking must be checked. It looks like this: "45x15". The first number indicates the density of the material, it cannot be less than 40 units. Otherwise, the skins will fail too quickly.
• All parts of this tool should fit as tightly as possible to each other. This is especially true of the cutting tips of the nippers themselves.
• It is necessary to check that the handles of the tool move freely in various directions, do not get stuck when turning and do not jam. The handles of the tool should open on their own when they are extended.
• The best option is a two-spring return mechanism. Such nippers will be the most convenient and durable in work.
• There must be no gap between the two cutting tips, and their maximum thickness must not exceed 3 mm.

• The length of the blade for a professional tool should be 7 mm, for tweezers that will be used at home, it can be 5 mm.
• The working ends of the handles of this manicure device should close tightly, and the gap between them is completely absent.
• The sharpness of the blades should also be checked. You can do this by trying to cut a regular plastic bag. A quality tool will cut it evenly and effortlessly, while dull blades will pull the bag and tear it.
• The dimensions of the tool play an important role. However, this selection criterion is individual.It is very important that the wire cutters fit comfortably in the hand and do not create discomfort during operation. That is why it is very important to squeeze and twist them in your hand before making a purchase, simulating work. This is the only way to understand what size tweezers will be convenient to use for you.
• The types of nail cuticle cuticle cuticles are also different, and they must be selected individually - depending on the experience and skill of the specialist, on personal preferences.

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

Many brands today are engaged in the production of cuticle nippers. It is worth taking a closer look at three that have won the greatest respect and recognition - both among ordinary buyers and among manicure masters:

• «Staleks» has long been engaged in the manufacture and sale of a variety of manicure tools, including cuticle nippers. They are made only from high quality steel used in the manufacture of surgical instruments. They are durable, easy to use and durable.

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

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

It is these three manufacturers that have established themselves as the most reliable and honest. Unfortunately, with the growing popularity of their products, the number of fakes has also increased.

But just buying high-quality nippers to remove rough 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 it is by no means possible to use this tool without preliminary preparation of hands. Tweezers must be used in the following sequence:

• It is necessary to carefully process and soften the skin around the nail.It is best to make a hand bath with a few drops of essential oils and sea salt. Hands should be in the water for 10 minutes.
• Using a silicone or wood manicure stick, 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 areas of the skin around the nail with their help.
• Movements should be smooth, and keratinized areas should be removed one after another - sequentially.

• It is necessary to ensure that the tool is at an angle of 90 degrees with respect to the hand and that it cuts off the skin, and does not pinch it or pull it out.
• If burrs or dead epidermis remain in some areas, they must be cut at an angle, as before, but the tool must be used pointwise - only where there are irregularities.
• After removing the entire skin, the nail is liberally lubricated with a nourishing cream, and the tool is treated.

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

• Never leave this tool with the cutting end down on the workbench.
• Do not store them together with other instruments. It is better to store the wire cutters in a separate case or case.
• Make sure that the tool cannot be taken for play by children or pets.
• Once a week, the tool must be lubricated with special oil.
• Before each use, the pliers should be checked for defects. If they are present, the instrument must first be repaired.
• After each use, the cuticles must be wiped with a soft cloth to remove skin particles.
• Before using the tool and after it, absolutely the entire surface of this tool must be disinfected. You can use special solutions, or you can get by with ordinary alcohol.

There are two ways to do this: give them to the master or perform the procedure at home. If you chose the second option, then the sequence of actions is as follows:

• Purchase a diamond wheel for a grinder.
• The blades of the nippers must be opened as much as possible. Then you will need to hold them with the inside along the circle operating at minimum speed.
• Repeat this procedure twice for each blade.
• Use a thick cloth to clean the surface of the tool from dust.

You can just 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 nippers are used both in professional salons and at home. Reviews about them are usually positive, because with their help you can quickly put your hands and feet in order, change the shape and length of your nails, and most importantly, perform any kind 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 right cuticle tweezers, see the following video.