Cuticle scissors: types, tips for choosing and using

A real woman should be perfect to the tips of her nails. And nails can be perfect only if every little thing is taken into account during the manicure. The cuticle is the most important part of a woman's nail, which must be constantly monitored and trimmed in a timely manner. This can be done both independently and in a professional nail 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 push it back with manicure tools.

When performing the trimmed version, the cuticle is trimmed with forceps or scissors. According to some experts, nippers are more convenient for this purpose, but it is possible to cut the cuticle with scissors more accurately. When using tweezers, you can often touch the client's skin - 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.

When choosing cuticle scissors in the store, use a few guidelines.

• Look for medical steel tools. It must be carbide. 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 average quality.

• Immediately in the store, check how comfortably the tool fits in the hand and whether it is comfortable to work with. The smooth running will ensure a simple and high-quality work.
• Check that the blades fit as tightly as possible and there are no gaps between them. It's good if the screw on the model is adjustable, because such blades are easier to tighten if necessary.
• Test the degree of sharpening of the scissors on regular polyethylene. If the blades cut through the bag easily, then they are worth paying attention to.

There are several types of cuticle elimination 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.
• Tweezers or wire cutters. The handles of the design are spring-loaded, the blades are characterized by sharpness. Can be used for both trimming the cuticle and removing burrs. During cuticle removal, this option allows very thin areas to be removed.

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

Below are the most common cuticle scissors used by most professionals.

The length of the product is 11 cm, the cutting part is 2 cm. Judging by the reviews, this particular product inspires more confidence among professional craftsmen. The model is made of durable medical steel, it is quite convenient to work with it. The scissors are sharpened manually. The scissors can be used for several years and fully retain their functions and appearance (even despite numerous sterilizations). In addition, the vacuum treatment adds to the durability. The work does not feel flimsy, the blades are quite sharp, which significantly speeds up the process and makes the work of high quality.

Another common option. In production, nickel-containing steel is used, which is processed in a special way, due to which a high-strength product that is not subject to corrosion is obtained at the output. Thanks to this, it is quite easy for the master to maintain the instrument in hygienic cleanliness. The curved blades are well-profiled for easy cutting and deburring. The scissors are sold in a special plastic case, which not only protects the blades from additional mechanical stress, but also provides additional safety.

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

Professionals in the field of manicure note the long service life of this model. The parts of the scissors are fairly tightly bolted together. Externally, the tool combines matte and glossy surfaces, 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 cuticle cutter. In general, the model is recommended by experts, however, it has several drawbacks. Firstly, despite the manufacturer's assurances about the finished sharpening, it is still recommended to give the pliers for additional sharpening before work. Secondly, the model has a fairly large cutting blade, so the master can touch the skin when removing the cuticle, that is, you need to get used to working with nippers. In general, the masters declare that after working with pliers for some time and getting used to such a system of work, they do not plan to return to the past technology - this instance suits them quite well. Another plus of the product is its affordable price.

So that the cuticle scissors serve for a long time and retain their functionality, you need to take responsibility for the care of this tool.

• You can sharpen the blades yourself, for example, with a diamond wheel or a cannel with an abrasive, but it is still better to contact the professionals with this question.
• Always store the scissors in a special case, where the tool will be securely fixed. So its blades will be reliably protected from mechanical stress and moisture.
• When storing the scissors on the blades, it is recommended to put on shims so as not to injure yourself when removing the scissors from the case. You can make these tip caps yourself from unnecessary wires and cables.
• Feeling that the tool stroke has become tighter, you should move the parts of the scissors apart, clean them, grease the hinge with oil and close-open the tool several times.

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