Pedicure tools

Regular pedicures will give you smooth heels and neat toenails. In salons, two types of such a procedure are done: hardware and classic. Pedicures can be done on your own at home. To do this, it is worth acquiring the necessary tools and understanding their purpose.

Professional masters have a fairly wide arsenal of pedicure tools. People come to the salon with varying degrees of neglect of the state of the legs. That is why professionals must be ready for anything. The list of basic devices and devices for the work of a pedicure specialist in the salon:

• Tweezers, scissors and nippers.
• Files with different abrasiveness.
• Tripod (footrest) for pedicure.
• Pusher (blade) for cuticles.
• Tools for removing rough skin (graters, pumice and brushes).
• Curette for ingrown nails.
• Razor to combat keratinized skin.
• Bath for pedicure.
• Milling cutter and nozzles to it.

Manicure and pedicure equipment has many common tools. The difference lies in the fact that, as a rule, more granular nail files and more powerful devices are used for working with the legs. The above list has only types of tools, which, in turn, have their own varieties.Professional craftsmen try to maximize their arsenal for more successful work.

To perform the trimming pedicure procedure at home, you need to have the following tools:

• Toenail pliers. Used to work with a free edge. Worth buying small and large.
• Wire cutters. Removal of cuticles and burrs is performed using tweezers with triangular ends and beveled edges. This design ensures a snug fit of the tool to the surface of the finger.
• Brush. Used to gently remove the skin after the bath. Moreover, the brush will help maintain cleanliness during the procedure, sweep away cuticles from your fingers, and so on.
• Razor. A special pedicure razor is used when treating areas with rough skin. It is used as a last resort, if other tools are unable to cope with the problem.
• Bath. Baths are sold in a wide range and have various additional functions. Their main purpose is to soften rough skin.

Additional tools:

• Scissors.
• Files.
• Pumice.
• Laser grater.

The tools themselves from the list are selected based on the individual characteristics of the knives. Some items may not be needed at all.

For the manufacture of high-quality pedicure devices, durable and reliable medical steel is used. Such material serves for many years, especially for personal use at home. Quality instruments are sharpened by hand under a microscope. This eliminates the chance of a factory defect.A special heat treatment during manufacture ensures that the tools do not require sharpening during the first years of use.

For pedicures, coarser nail files are used than for manicures. This is due to the fact that the toenails are thicker. Moreover, you will need quality tools to remove rough skin. The most familiar is pumice, it helps in most cases. If that's not enough, use a razor.

A pedicure razor has its own characteristics and cannot be replaced by a regular razor. Its use is necessary for the rapid removal of corns and calluses. Note that with regular foot care, there is no need to use a razor.

Pedicure accessories must be of high quality, durability and be as safe as possible. Professional craftsmen can easily distinguish high-quality items from unusable ones, while beginners should approach the choice very carefully. Basic rules for choosing:

• Tools should fit comfortably in the hand. This criterion is the easiest to check, just pick up the item.
• Quality sharpening is the key to success. Experts recommend giving preference to tools with manual sharpening. Factory defects can cause serious injury.
• Remember that the right tool cuts the cuticle, not tears it. The latter can cause serious damage.
• The blade of a pedicure razor should not interfere with your skin treatment. If it does not give a good view, it is better not to purchase the instrument.
• High-quality blades have exceptional patency. They should move smoothly, without clinging to hangnails and rough skin.
• Solid stainless steel is an important criterion.Soft material will quickly become dull and dull. It is simply impossible to perform a pedicure with such tools.
• Nippers should have a blade length of 5-9 mm. This is the size recommended by professionals.
• The size of the forceps directly depends on the thickness of the toenails. Choose large tools for thick nails and small ones for thin ones.
• A laser cut grater is a great alternative to regular pumice stone. The latter requires frequent replacement due to the fact that the pores of the stone are clogged. Experts recommend a grater as a more durable tool.

Specialized stores provide you with all the necessary tools for pedicure from various manufacturers. When choosing tools, you should not chase after a high price, it does not always guarantee quality. Professional pedicure masters recommend paying attention to products Zinger and "Staleks".

These manufacturers have long specialized in the production of sets and tools for manicure and pedicure.

To carry out the procedure at home, it is necessary to accurately understand the purpose of each tool. Only under such conditions you will not injure yourself. Pedicure set and its purpose:

• Bilateral curette.

The working plane is a sharp hook. This surface is thin, it does not scratch the nail plate and makes it possible to get into the most inaccessible places. To treat an ingrown toenail, press the sharp edge against the plate and gently slide along it.

• Wire cutters.

The cutting edge of the tool has a small radius, the inner side is smooth and carefully ground. Hold the nippers at a slight angle and carefully cut off the cuticle or burr. Avoid sudden movements, do not tear the skin. This is the only way to avoid injury during the procedure.

• Forceps.

Designed to shorten the free edge of the nail plate. Hold the tool with your fingers under the lower lever. The thumb on the back provides stability.

• Scissors.

Scissors should be used carefully. Do not forget to sterilize them and undermine them in time.

• Grater.

It is used to remove keratinized skin. It can be corns, calluses or rough skin on the heels. This often occurs in older people. The double-sided surface makes it possible to grind and polish the leather. The handles of such products are covered with a special anti-slip material. Thanks to him, the tool lies well in the hand. A laser-sprayed grater is used on steamed leather.

• Pusher.

It will be needed to push back and remove the cuticle. The pusher has a shoulder blade on one side and a pointed end on the other. The device is made in such a way that it does not pose a danger to the nail plate.

• Bath.

The device is needed for steaming the skin of the legs. This is an obligatory stage of preparation for the pedicure procedure. You can purchase a hot tub. It can not only prepare the skin, but also improve blood circulation in the legs.

Also, the device will help with the processing of nails and the correction of pedicure. Learn how to use professional devices correctly, and then you can perform a first-class pedicure with your own hands.

Choosing the right pedicure tools is only half the battle. Experts say that it is very important to pay special attention to the storage of items. Knowing some secrets guarantees a painless and high-quality procedure.

• Keep tools clean and dry. It is recommended to use a special case. This will serve as a good prevention of breakage of products or rust.
• It is necessary to sterilize the instruments after each pedicure procedure. This can be done using a special apparatus, medical alcohol or acetone.
• Be careful not to drop tools. Moreover, putting the tools with the blades down is strictly prohibited. This can lead to loss of sharpness or deformation of the blades. Devices will quickly lose their properties.
• Check the sharpness of the blades on scissors, tongs and similar tools after each use. If you notice that the blades have become dull, then contact a specialist for sharpening. Do not do it yourself, you risk breaking the angle of the blades. Such oversight will damage the tool or cause injury after use.
• The cutting edges of objects must not touch during storage.
• All tools that have springs must be stored unclenched. This way you will extend their lifespan.

Experts in the field of pedicure say that correctors for separation of fingers can be replaced with cotton balls. Do a pedicure once a week and you will forever forget about the difficulties with the feet and toenails. Using a pedicure machine is too difficult for beginners, so start your journey with a classic trimming procedure.

Numerous reviews about the products of companies Zinger and "Staleks" talking about their quality and reliability. Company Mertz is also in high demand among consumers, especially appreciated for their carbon steel pedicure tools. Women claim that each product of this manufacturer is distinguished by a special sharpness of the blades and the hardness of the material.

Girls note that the two-sided model Avon great for home use. The tool is distinguished by a particularly high-quality laser grater for legs. Consumers say that the second surface is paper-based and quickly becomes unusable due to moisture. That is why a double-sided tool should be used after a bath on dry skin.

An overview of tools for pedicure and manicure "Staleks", see the following video.