Apparatus for manicure and pedicure: features of choice and operation

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

The manicure device 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 housing, a working handle and a foot drive (in some models it may be absent).

The case includes a power supply, speed control, on / off button, indicator light, suction and a stand for the working handle. Pneumatic ejector is designed to remove the resulting nail saw, remnants of old varnish and dead skin. The device operates synchronously with the rotation of the shaft and instantly removes the fine substrate.

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

Models differ in long service life and absolutely silent work, which is explained by the lack 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 revolutions per minute, while for household collector devices this figure varies from 15 to 30 thousand.

Nozzles for the tip are of great variety and are represented by models for polishing nails, special rubberized polishing caps, abrasives processing the nail roller, cutters that remove the cuticle, as well as disc nozzles, correcting the shape of the nail plates, and cone-shaped nozzles designed to remove corns and nastoytes . All tools have a single shank caliber of 2.35 mm, which makes them versatile and compatible with all types of manicure devices.

The foot drive, which starts the micromotor in the working 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 driven 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 lighting, speed switch and protection against overheating. And if you can easily do without backlighting, the other two functions are very useful. The speed switch allows you to control and change the number of revolutions of the shaft, 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 portable models may not have either the main body or pedals. Such devices consist of a working handle with a built-in power supply, and are driven by means of a thumb wheel.

The device for manicure and pedicure is designed for professional and home care for the nail plates, as well as the skin of the hands and feet. Using the machine allows you to refuse manicure tools that injure the nail surface, and to 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 artificial gel, varnish and acrylic coatings, sawing the edges of nails, removing and polishing the cuticle, relieving the nail from pterigia, cleaning the side rollers from old skin and treating coarse 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 dead skin of the feet, and with medium-grained models, process the cuticle. Fine-grained ceramics is intended mainly for grinding nails and is used when carrying out finishing work with individual areas of the skin.

Silicon-carbide and sand models with different diameters and abrasiveness are considered to be the most effective for working with leather. And if ceramic nozzles, regardless of the level of grit, are a fairly soft material, then diamond models are much tougher and more versatile. Using a large-diameter diamond tool, you can give the desired shape to the nail plate and remove coarsened areas, and with small-diameter nozzles, you can process the cuticle and side ridges.

Another type of nozzles - polishers, is designed for finishing works on grinding feet, and processing gel and acrylic surfaces. Models are composed of silicone additives, so grinding is done sparingly. In addition to silicone models, there are polishers made of wool or cotton fibers and felt. With this tool you can achieve the effect of deep gloss and give your 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 versatility of devices there is no need to use a large number of manicure tools. With the help of the machine, you can perform a full cycle of nail care procedures, as well as do manicures and pedicures yourself.
• The ability to treat dry skin eliminates the pre-steaming of the hands and feet, which significantly reduces the manicure time.
• Due to the large number of nozzles and the possibility of selecting a tool for a specific skin type, it is possible to avoid pain and discomfort when processing nails. In addition, the lack of sharp tools in the kit eliminates skin injury and prevents infection.
• When machining nails and skin there is no need to use water. This eliminates the risk of the occurrence and transmission of fungal infections and makes the procedure completely sterile and hygienic.
• Treatment of the feet with the help of special attachments helps to get rid of old calluses and corns in almost one session.
• The implementation of acupressure that occurs when performing procedures has a beneficial effect on the body.
• Thanks to the pneumatic suction pump acting on the principle of a vacuum cleaner, the master and the client are protected from inhalation of fine fractional suspensions formed during polishing and processing nails.

Apparatus for manicure and pedicure are available in various power options and configuration. This greatly facilitates the selection of the required model and allows you to purchase both a multifunctional professional model for the cabin, 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 function of skin care in such models is often not provided, but thanks to the universal size of the shank, nozzles for skin care can be purchased separately.

However, before you purchase an additional tool, you must 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 calluses and corns, because of which 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 have not had any previous experience in performing makeup.

Usually the speed of rotation of the shaft of household appliances does not exceed 20 revolutions per minute, and as a power source serves a network of 220 V. The power of such models does not exceed 35 W, while the speed controller may be completely absent, a set of cutters and nozzles rarely exceed 5–7 units, and the length of the wire may be small and often constrains movement user Models differ in the low cost and usability, are ideal option for individual use.

Professional devices are characterized by high power, reaching 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 speed switch. In some high-tech models, a fan and a reverse system are installed, allowing the shaft to rotate in both directions. Products are equipped with a long cord and are equipped with a large number of different attachments. The only disadvantage of professional devices is the high cost, which, in principle, is fully justified by excellent quality, a large number of functions and a long service life.

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 only for performing a manicure, and they can hardly cope with a pedicure.Thus, a device with a power of up to 30 W is quite suitable for performing manicure: this model is able to easily cope with nails and nail rollers. At the same time, a pedicure will require a unit with a capacity from 35 to 60 W and a speed of 30-35 thousand revolutions per minute. This number of revolutions is considered to be quite safe, since even with inept use it will not be able to cause injury to the skin and nails. This speed will be quite enough for the treatment of coarse skin of the legs and cutting gel varnish with acrylic.

When choosing a professional device should pay attention to the power and speed of the device. The optimal power is 60-100 W at speeds up to 50 000 r / min. 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 warm up during this time. Low-power devices are not able to do this, so the procedure for removing the lining is quite painful.

In addition to speed and power, you need to pay attention to the ergonomics of the device. The most convenient in operation are handles 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 due to vibration. An important criterion is the length of the wire device. She should not constrain and restrict the movements of the master during the manicure and pedicure.

You should also pay attention to the dimensions of the product. At the same time it is necessary to correlate its size with the size of the desktop and the number of related items: bottles, creams and paint products. At the same time, the unit that is too small in size should also not be chosen: such models cool worse and require periodic interruption 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 timing of procedures. One of these options is the built-in device for drying lacquer, which allows you not to waste time on the natural drying of the composition and quickly move on to the next stages of manicure.

When working with the device it is necessary to strictly follow the rules prescribed in the instructions for use of the device, and follow safety regulations.

• All procedures should be carried out only with dry skin. If the skin of the hands or feet needs to be steamed out, 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 plate is necessary to reduce the speed. This will prevent the risk of injury to the nail and skin in the periungual zone.
• Apply hardware manicure is recommended not more than twice a month.
• When the power of the micromotor falls, it is not recommended to press on the nail or skin. In this case, you need to add the number of revolutions, and when using devices that do not have a speed controller, take a break and allow the device to rest.
• After the procedure, the working handle, body and tip should be cleaned of dust and crumbs, and all nozzles should be disinfected and dried thoroughly.
• It is recommended to store nozzles and cutters in special cases away from heating devices and direct sunlight.

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

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

• Frazer Russian company RuNail RM 25000 designed for home use, equipped with a foot drive and has a capacity of 10 watts. The shaft's rotational speed is 25,000 rpm, which is quite enough for processing nail plates, removing artificial nails and treating rough skin. The model is equipped with a reverse function, and the replacement of the cutters is made without using the key. The cost of the model is 4 thousand rubles.

• Marathon 3 Champion it is easy to operate and high efficiency. The maximum speed of rotation of the shaft is 35,000 rpm, power - 40 watts. The device is equipped with a reverse system and a foot drive. The cost of the model is 7 950 rubles. Manufacturing country - 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 tip. 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 in the collection of 580 grams and can work both from the network and from a battery with a capacity of 500 mAh. The device is equipped with ten nozzles, charger, can work in two-speed modes, different in silent operation and small size. The cost of the device is 790 rubles.

Judging by the user reviews, the Strong models are the most convenient to use. There is a high quality of South Korean machines, a soft course of rotation of the shaft, the presence of a large number of nozzles and the ability to switch speeds. A lot of approving reviews were deserved by the German Beurer. Models are easy to use and have good quality nozzles. Most critics have earned Chinese devices Vitek. There is a low speed of rotation of the cutters, low quality of the material for the nozzles and a short service life.

On how to choose a device for a manicure, see the following video.