Apparatus for manicure and pedicure: features of selection and operation

The device for manicure and pedicure is a convenient and practical device. It allows you to take care of your nails not only in nail design studios, but also at home.

The manicure apparatus is called a milling cutter and belongs to electromechanical devices in which the work of an electric motor is converted into torque. Structurally, the device is represented by a body, a working handle and a foot drive (in some models it may be absent).

The case includes a power supply, a speed regulator, an on / off button, an indicator light, a suction and a support for the operating handle. The pneumatic pump is designed to remove the formed nail cut, the remnants of old varnish and dead skin. The device works synchronously with the rotation of the shaft and instantly removes the finely dispersed substrate.

The micromotor installed in manicure devices has two types. The first type is represented by a collector device and functions with brushes that set the shaft in motion. The brushless type is a more advanced option and is installed on professional high-power devices. The provision of torque in such devices is due to the presence of special sensors that supply current directly to the working shaft.

The models are distinguished by a long service life and absolutely silent operation., which is explained by the lack of a system of brushes in their design, which are prone to abrasion and produce a sufficient amount of noise during operation. The speed of rotation of the shaft of professional brushless models reaches 60 thousand rpm, while for home collector devices this figure varies from 15 to 30 thousand.

The tips for the tip are very diverse and are represented by models for polishing nails, special rubberized caps for polishing, abrasives that process the nail roller, cuticle cutters, as well as disc tips for correcting the shape of nail plates, and cone-shaped tips for removing calluses and corns ... All instruments have a single shank caliber of 2.35 mm, which makes them versatile and compatible with all types of manicure devices.

A foot drive that starts a micromotor in the operating handle is present in most professional models. The device is made in the form of a large button or pedal, which is placed on the floor. It is activated by light pressure of the foot, and is connected to the main body with a wire.

In addition to the main structural elements that ensure the functioning of the unit, many models are equipped with auxiliary devices. Additional options include backlighting, speed switch and overheating protection. And while backlighting can be easily done without, the other two functions are very useful. The speed switch allows you to control and change the number of shaft revolutions, and the protective relay will immediately open the circuit in case of overheating of the motor coil.

Manicure devices are divided into portable and stationary. Stationary models include all of the above elements and are used, as a rule, in nail service studios and beauty salons. Very simple handheld models may not have a main body or pedal. Such devices consist of a working handle with a built-in power supply, and are driven by a switch wheel.

The device for manicure and pedicure is designed for professional and home care of nail plates, as well as skin of hands and feet. The use of the machine allows you to abandon manicure tools that injure the surface of the nail, and perform all the necessary manipulations with the help of rotating nozzles. The devices are quite functional and capable of not only leveling and polishing nails, but also cutting down artificial gel, varnish and acrylic coatings, filing the edges of nails, removing and grinding the cuticle, freeing the nail from pterygium, cleaning the lateral ridges from old skin and treating rough skin on feet and palms.

Each of these procedures is performed using a specific nozzle that has a narrow specialization. So, with the help of coarse-grained ceramic nozzles, which are perfectly suited for novice users, you can remove keratinized skin of the feet, and with medium-grained models - treat the cuticle. Fine-grained ceramics are intended mainly for grinding nails and are used for finishing work with individual areas of the skin.

For working with leather, the most effective are silicon carbide, as well as sand models, which have different diameters and different degrees of abrasiveness.And if ceramic tips, regardless of the level of grain, are a fairly soft material, then diamond models are much tougher and more versatile. Using a large-diameter diamond tool, you can shape the nail plates into the desired shape and remove rough areas, and with small-diameter nozzles, you can treat the cuticle and lateral ridges.

Another type of attachments - polishers, is designed for finishing work on grinding feet, and processing gel and acrylic surfaces. The models have silicone additives in their composition, due to which the grinding is carried out in a gentle mode. In addition to silicone models, there are polishers made from wool or cotton fibers and felt. With the help of such a tool, it is possible to achieve a deep gloss effect and give the nails a unique shine.

High consumer demand for professional and household manicure devices due to a number of indisputable advantages of these devices.

• Due to the versatility and multifunctionality of the devices, there is no need to use a large number of manicure instruments. Using the machine, you can perform a full cycle of nail care procedures, as well as do a manicure and pedicure yourself.
• The possibility of processing dry skin allows you to refuse preliminary steaming of hands and feet, which significantly reduces the time for performing a manicure.
• Thanks to a large number of attachments and the ability to select a tool for a specific type of skin, it is possible to avoid pain and discomfort when processing nails. In addition, the absence of sharp instruments in the kit excludes trauma to the skin and prevents infection.
• There is no need to use water when machining nails and skin. This eliminates the risk of the appearance and transmission of fungal infections and makes the procedure absolutely sterile and hygienic.
• Treatment of feet with special attachments helps to get rid of old calluses and corns in almost one session.
• The implementation of acupressure, which occurs during the performance of procedures, has a beneficial effect on the body.
• Thanks to the pneumatic suction device, which operates on the principle of a vacuum cleaner, the master and the client are protected from inhaling fine-grained suspensions formed during polishing and processing of nails.

Manicure and pedicure machines are available in various power and configuration options. This greatly facilitates the choice of the required model and allows you to purchase both a multifunctional professional model for the salon, and a simple and budget device for home use. Home appliances have, as a rule, a narrow range of possibilities and are intended for hardware manicure. The skin care function is often not provided on these models, but due to the universal shank size, the skin care attachments can be purchased separately.

However, before purchasing an additional tool, it is necessary to look in the instructions for the maximum number of revolutions of this device. So, cars that develop speeds of up to 10 thousand revolutions per minute are unlikely to cope with old corns and corns, which is why the purchase of special attachments may be useless.However, for the care of nail plastics, such devices are ideal and can be used by people who had no previous experience in making makeup.

Typically, the rotational speed of the shaft of household appliances does not exceed 20 rpm, and a 220 V network serves as a power source. The power of such models does not exceed 35 W, the speed regulator may be completely absent, a set of cutters and nozzles rarely exceeds 5-7 units, and the length of the wire can be small and often constrains movements user. The models are distinguished by their low cost and ease of use, and are ideal for individual use.

Professional devices are characterized by high power up to 120 W and high speed. The number of revolutions of stationary models often exceeds 45 thousand revolutions per minute, and in some cases reaches 50 thousand. The devices are equipped with a foot drive, which greatly facilitates the work of the master, and also have a built-in vacuum cleaner and a speed switch. Some hi-tech models have a fan and a reversing system that allows the shaft to rotate in both directions. The products are equipped with a long cord and are equipped with a wide variety of attachments. The only drawback of professional devices is the high cost, which, in principle, is fully justified by the excellent quality, a large number of functions and a long service life.

The criteria for choosing home and professional electric machines for manicure and pedicure are somewhat different. When buying an amateur model, you need to keep in mind that too low-power devices are suitable exclusively for performing a manicure, and they are unlikely to be able to cope with a pedicure. So, for performing manicure, an apparatus with a power of up to 30 W is quite suitable: such a model is able to easily cope with nails and nail rollers. While for a pedicure, a unit with a power of 35 to 60 W and a speed of 30-35 thousand revolutions per minute is required. This number of revolutions is considered quite safe, since even with inept use it cannot lead to injury to the skin and nails. This speed will be quite enough for processing hardened skin of the legs and cutting off gel polish with acrylic.

When choosing a professional device, you should pay attention to the power and speed of the device. The optimal power is considered to be 60-100 W at a speed of up to 50,000 rpm. Such models have a large resource and can last up to 10 years while maintaining the basic operating parameters. In addition, the power of the device is of great importance when removing false nails. It is necessary to remove the false nail very quickly so that the natural nail does not have time to heat up during this time. Low-power devices are not able to do this, so the procedure for removing the linings is quite painful.

In addition to speed and power, attention must be paid to the ergonomics of the device. The most convenient to use are pens with fine tips, weighing no more than 200 grams. In addition, the device should fit comfortably in your hand and not slip out of it under the influence of vibration. An important criterion is the length of the device wire. It should not constrain and restrict the movements of the master during manicure and pedicure.

You should also pay attention to the dimensions of the product. In this case, it is necessary to correlate its size with the size of the desktop and the number of related items: bottles, creams and paints and varnishes. At the same time, a unit that is too small in size is also not worth choosing: such models are less cooled and require periodic cessation of work to cool the engine. When choosing a professional model, you should pay attention to the presence of additional functions, many of which greatly simplify the use of the device, facilitate the work of the wizard and speed up the execution of procedures.One of these options is the built-in nail polish drying device, which allows you not to waste time on the natural drying of the composition and quickly move on to the next stages of the manicure.

When working with the device it is necessary to strictly follow the rules prescribed in the operating instructions for the device, and observe safety precautions.

• All procedures should be carried out only with dry skin. If the skin of the hands or feet needs to be steamed, then at least three hours should pass from the moment of the water procedure to the manicure.
• During the processing of the tips of the nail plates, it is necessary to reduce the speed. This will prevent the risk of injury to the nail and skin in the periungual area.
• It is recommended to carry out hardware manicure no more than twice a month.
• When the power of the micromotor drops, it is not recommended to press on the nail or skin. In this case, you need to increase the number of revolutions, and when using devices that do not have a speed controller, take a break and let the device rest.
• After the end of the procedure, the operating handle, body and tip must be cleaned of crumbs and dust, and all nozzles must be disinfected and thoroughly dried.
• It is recommended to store attachments and cutters in special cases away from heating devices and direct sunlight.

The modern electrical engineering market presents a huge selection of manicure and pedicure devices. Models are presented in a wide range with a wide variety of functions and designs. This greatly facilitates the selection of the required unit and allows you to purchase it at a comfortable cost. A number of models are considered the most popular and demanded for both professional and home use.

• South Korean car Strong 210.105 L is in high demand and has a high power, reaching 64 watts. With an average rotation speed of 35,000 revolutions, the model is suitable for both home use and professional activities. The device is equipped with a built-in cooling function and a spring-rotating clamp that firmly fixes the cutter. In addition, the unit is equipped with an alarm relay that opens the circuit in case of motor overheating or short circuit in the network. The model belongs to the middle price category: its cost is 7200 rubles.

• Milling cutter of the Russian company RuNail РМ 25000 intended for home use, equipped with a foot drive and has a power of 10 watts. The rotational speed of the shaft is 25,000 rpm, which is quite enough for treating nail plates, removing artificial nails and treating rough skin. The model is equipped with a reverse function, and the replacement of cutters is carried out without the use of a key. The cost of the model is 4 thousand rubles.

• Marathon 3 Champion is characterized by ease of operation and high efficiency. The maximum shaft rotation speed is 35,000 rpm, the power is 40 watts. The device is equipped with a reversing system and a foot drive. The cost of the model is 7,950 rubles. Country of origin - South Korea.

• German model Beurer MP41 refers to the most budget devices and consists only of a working handle, which includes a micromotor and a handpiece. The shaft rotation speed is only 3800-4600 revolutions, the cost of the product is 2,299 rubles.

• Model Vitek VT 2204 Chinese-made weighs 580 grams assembled and can operate both from the mains and from a battery with a capacity of 500 mAh. The device is equipped with ten nozzles, a charger, can operate in two-speed modes, is silent and small in size. The cost of the device is 790 rubles.

Judging by user reviews, the models of the Strong company are the most convenient to use.The high quality of South Korean machines, smooth shaft rotation, the presence of a large number of attachments and the ability to switch speeds are noted. The German Beurer also received a lot of approving reviews. The models are easy to use and have good quality attachments. The Chinese Vitek devices earned the most criticism. Low speed of rotation of cutters, low quality of material for nozzles and short service life are noted.

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