Cuticle scissors: types, tips for selection and use

A real woman should be perfect to the tips of the nails. And nails can be perfect only if every detail is taken into account during a manicure. The cuticle is the most important detail of a female nail, which must be constantly monitored and trimmed in a timely manner. This can be done both independently and in a professional manicure salon, and the main tool for solving the problem is special scissors.

Women who maintain their beauty know that there are two types of manicure: edged and unedged. In the case of unedged manicure, the cuticle is treated with special means - under the influence of chemical components, it becomes soft, after which it is convenient to move it with manicure tools.

When performing a trimmed version, the cuticle is cut off with forceps or scissors. According to some experts, nippers are more convenient for this purpose, but they can cut the cuticle with scissors more accurately. When using tweezers, it is often possible to touch the skin of the client - such a wound can heal for a long time, the girl has an unpleasant impression. With scissors, this problem practically does not arise, therefore more often masters choose scissors for edged manicure.

Choosing cuticle scissors in the store, Use some recommendations.

• Pay attention to medical steel instruments. It must be a hard alloy. The most suitable option is steel 40x13 or 30x13. Such a product has a long service life.
• It is better to purchase scissors separately from the manicure set. Usually the items included in the kit are of medium quality.

• Immediately in the store, check how convenient the tool fits in your hand and whether it is comfortable for them to work. Soft running will provide simple and high-quality work.
• Check that the blades fit as tightly as possible and there are no gaps between them. It is good if the screw on the model is adjustable, because such blades are easier to tighten if necessary.
• Test the degree of sharpening of scissors on ordinary polyethylene. If the blades easily cut through the bag, then you should pay attention to them.

There are several types of cuticle eradication tools.

• Trimmer. It is a scraper with a sharp V-shaped end and a straight blade. The cuticle is pushed back by the rounded edge of the scapula.
• Tweeters or wire cutters. The design handles have a spring connection, the blades are characterized by pointedness. It can be used both to cut the cuticle and to remove the burr. During cuticle removal, this option eliminates very thin patches.

• Universal. Also, such a tool can be called professional. It has several functions. Professional scissors can be used for cutting nails, cutting cuticles or rough skin on the side rollers. It is an effective tool for exfoliating ends.
• Cuticle scissors. The blades of this specimen are narrow and thin, in shape - smoothly curved. Typically, this variety is used to remove thin layers of cuticle and eliminate burrs.

Below are the most common cuticle scissors that most professionals use.

The length of the product is 11 cm, the cutting part is 2 cm. Judging by the reviews, it is this product that causes more confidence among professional masters. The model is made of durable medical steel, it is quite convenient to work with. Scissors are sharpened manually. Scissors can be used for several years and fully retain their functions and appearance (even despite numerous sterilization). In addition, the vacuum treatment procedure adds to the long service life. The work is not fragile, the blades are quite sharp, which greatly speeds up the process and makes the work high-quality.

Another common option. Nickel-containing steel is used in the production, which is treated in a special way, due to which the output is a high-strength product that is not subject to corrosion. Thanks to this master, it is quite easy to keep the instrument hygienic. Curved blades are well profiled, they are easy to cut the cuticle and remove burrs. Scissors are sold in a special plastic case, which not only protects the blades from additional mechanical stress, but also provides additional security.

Yoko SN 019 cuticle scissors received good reviews. Their professional factory sharpening is noted, after which the tool is immediately ready for use. According to the masters, the cuticle is cut with a blade at a time. It is very convenient, and the client feels comfortable at the same time. Convenience due to a very short cutting blade. The tool with curved blades is made of stainless steel, the blades converge very well. The product coating is glossy and its length is 9.5 cm.

Manicure professionals note the long life of this model. Parts of the scissors are quite firmly bolted together. Externally, the tool combines a matte and glossy surface, so that the scissors do not slip in the hands. The product copes with its task perfectly and does not require sharpening for several years.

The tool is a stainless steel nippers to eliminate the cuticle. In general, the model is recommended by specialists, however, has several disadvantages. Firstly, despite the manufacturer's assurances of the finished grinding, the nippers are still recommended to be given for additional grinding before work. Secondly, the model has a rather large cutting blade, so the master can touch the skin when removing the cuticle, that is, you need to get used to working with cutters. In general, the masters declare that after working for some time with wire cutters and getting used to such a system of work, they do not plan to return to the previous technology - this copy is quite suitable for them. Another advantage of the product is its affordable price.

To cuticle cutters serve for a long time and maintain their functionality, you need to be responsible for caring for this tool.

• Blade sharpening can be carried out independently, for example, with a diamond wheel or a can with an abrasive, but still it is better to turn to this question to professionals.
• Always store scissors in a special case where the tool will be reliably fixed. So its blades will be reliably protected from mechanical influences and moisture.
• When storing the scissors, it is recommended to wear cambrices on the blades so as not to get injured while removing the scissors from the case. Such caps for the tips can be made independently from unnecessary wires and cables.
• Having felt that the tool stroke has become tighter, it is necessary to spread the parts of the scissors, clean them, grease the hinge with oil and close-open the tool several times.

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