Nozzles for polishing hair: description, choice and subtleties of use
Beautiful and well-groomed hair is the key to attractive women at any age. Modern girls often during the styling of their hair resort to the use of various kinds of devices, such as ironing or curling. Under the condition of constant use of such devices, hair may dull, become whipped, thin and dry.
Hair polishing is a hairdresser's procedure, due to which you do not need to remove the total length of the strands in order to remove the section and restore the overall structure. For grinding, a universal nozzle is used, which is put on a clipper. The fact that there are attachments, what you need to pay attention to when buying such a device, how to use it correctly, can be found in our article.
Features
Today, there are many nozzles for polishing hair. The very nozzle on the machine looks like a regular comb, which has special attachments for fixing. While working with a machine, such a nozzle is able to fix the necessary part of the strand. At this moment, the cutting of the part of the hair extending beyond the nozzle is ensured due to the vibration of the machine and the movement of the knives. There are types of nozzles in accordance with their functionality:
- regulating length;
- filing thickness;
- polishing hair.
As for the last type of nozzles, unlike other models, it is not characterized by the presence of clearly defined scallops. They are replaced by several flat clamps in the form of plates. They have special protrusions that are retainers.
Nozzles for polishing hair can be classified according to the material from which they are made.
Ergonomic plastic
The most common option. Very convenient to use. The material is completely safe for humans. Such nozzles are light and quite hardy. The main advantage is minimal damage to curls. With regard to the shortcomings, then they include fragility compared with nozzles of other materials. Another disadvantage is the time-consuming process of cleaning fixtures.
Metal (steel)
This may be a doped material, that is, include an alloy of other metals, or stainless. Such nozzles are characterized by the provision of high-quality hair fixation due to high clamping ability. The disadvantages include the possible damage to the hair structure. They may become more brittle during their grinding.
Combined (plastic + metal)
To make the hair as protected as possible, sometimes manufacturers offer special polishing knives. They come in one set with a plastic nozzle and must be used together.
Operating principle
If you want to get rid of the whipped ends and become the owner of a beautiful head of hair, then polishing is just what you need. The procedure allows you to quickly and without harm to the hair to remove damaged particles from the hair structure. The polishing of the curls is done with a machine, on which a special nozzle is put on.
A regular hair clipper involves choosing a brush that regulates a certain length of hair. When the device touches the head, the hair passes through the nozzle, and it leaves a part of the hair corresponding to its parameters, and the rest is trimmed with special moving knives of the machine.
The principle of the device for sanding strands is different. It consists in the following:
- a narrow strand is taken;
- the nozzle opens, and the prepared lock of hair is put in it;
- the cap of the nozzle snaps into place, and it needs to be stretched along the length of the hair from the beginning of their damage to the tips - at this moment the sliced particles are cut.
During the process itself, the curls that are in the clamp are bent several times. Thus, during the hair tension all the necessary conditions for their polishing are created. In this position, the damaged hair particles protrude, and the blades of the knives instantly cut them off.
Due to the special design of the device allows you to keep unchanged the main part of the curl.
Popular manufacturers
To date, there is a huge variety of different types of nozzles for hair-cutting machines. The polishing nozzle is one of the most popular accessories that not only professional hairdressers can purchase.
To figure out which model is right for you, you need to learn more about the well-known manufacturers of such devices. These include several models of special devices for polishing hair from foreign companies.
Smooth hair polishen
Universal nozzle that will be convenient to use both at home and in professional stores. In one set with a nozzle, you can purchase special knives with which you can polish the tips. Production material - high-quality plastic, which tolerates temperature changes, and durable steel for knives. Suitable for any models in which the size of the knife block from 45 to 46 millimeters.
Hg polishen
The most popular version of the nozzle for grinding. According to buyers, This model has good characteristics that perform well during the use of the device. Production material - high-quality plastic. By itself, the model is quite lightweight, durable and easy to use.
Due to the design features of the device, you can effortlessly separate the required width of the curl from the main mass, capturing the optimal amount of hair for polishing. The width of the knife block should be in the range from 45 to 47 millimeters. Mostly suitable only for machines from the class "professional".
Even if a conventional device has a suitable working unit width, the quality of polishing will be desired.
Split & Razor
The model is distinguished by its relatively low cost. The quality of the nozzle is quite good. The design is characterized by a characteristic for this company color - white and green. According to the manufacturer, such a nozzle can be applied to both professional and semi-professional typewriters. The main condition for use is the width of the knife block, which must be at least 45 millimeters.
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Nozzle, which, according to experts, it is best to apply at home. It can be installed on the machine, the width of the knife block which is strictly 46 millimeters. With it, you can get rid of the need for constant haircuts split ends and many other, more time-consuming procedures for hair restoration.
There are other types of nozzles for grinding hair. They are narrower and are suitable only for professional models of machines. They can be installed on the working unit, whose width will be only 30 mm.
However, such devices are not too popular, since most modern clippers are made with a knife block width of at least 45 millimeters.
Subtleties of choice
If you want to polish your curls at home, then you need to buy a special attachment for a hair clipper.The choice of such devices must be approached with extreme caution and due attention. The result and appearance of the hair will depend on your decision. Some stylists believe that during the purchase of such a device, it is necessary to rely not on the type of nozzle, but on the typewriter company. In their opinion, it is she who is the main element on which the quality of polishing will depend. Other stylists tend to think that it is better to pay attention to the selection of the polishing attachment and its technical parameters.
In this case, first of all, you need to pay attention to the material manufacturing nozzles. The best option is plastic. Then you need to familiarize yourself with manufacturers who produce truly high-quality products.
Do not forget to check the compatibility of your chosen nozzle model with the width of the knife block. They must be the same, otherwise the grinding process may be of poor quality.
Usage tips
In order for the polishing process to have a positive and effective result, it is necessary to follow certain rules during the procedure. Consider how to properly use a nozzle for grinding hair.
- Before starting the procedure, it is imperative that you wash your hair without any special balms or other means that contribute to gluing damaged scales.
- Further it is necessary to fix a nozzle on the machine for a hairstyle. To do this, you need to take the nozzle and attach to the working part of the machine, then press down the device until it stops. In the case when the nozzle for polishing is equipped with special knives, you must first put them on, and then only the retainer itself.
- The entire head of hair is divided into two parts, which must be stabbed or tied. First, work is carried out with one part, then with the second. Next, you need to separate a small width of the strand (no more than 3 cm). To carry out the machine through the hair should be from the place where the section begins. After fixing the device in this place, you need to start moving the machine down. Sometimes it is necessary to hold the device up the hair.
- To work effectively nozzles be sure to tighten the treated curls.
- After the end of the session, the hair must be re-washed and styled. During washing you can use special means for protection and leveling.
Thus, the purchase and implementation of the procedure for eliminating the split ends at home is much more convenient, since the process itself is not too time consuming. The cost of the nozzle pays off almost immediately. To fixture served you for a long time, be sure to take care of him. There is a certain set of simple rules for the care of a polishing attachment.
First of all, after the end of the polishing session, the nozzle should be cleaned with a brush or sponge. It is necessary to remove it from the machine and with the help of any available means for cleaning metal or plastic (depending on your model) carefully handle the device. If the nozzle is used to polish the hair of several people, then it must be treated with a sterilizing agent.
To find the right one, you can read the instructions that come with each fixture. And also in the instructions will be described in detail the best methods for the care of the nozzle, according to the manufacturer.
If, during the processing of the hair polishing device, you notice any defects in it in the form of cracks or nicks, then this attachment is already considered unsuitable for reuse. During the next use of the device, you can damage the healthy particles, which will lead to a deterioration of the overall condition of the hair or simply ruin the haircut.
If you purchased a plastic nozzle, then its average service life, subject to continued use, is from 6 to 10 months. At the end of this period, experts recommend replacing the device with a new one. As for metal nozzles, their life will be longer. This is due to the fact that the material from which the product is made is in itself stronger and more durable.
Nevertheless, you should not forget that even the most durable fixture has a certain shelf life, after which it is better to replace the product with a new one.
For information on how to work with the HG Polishen 2®, see the following video.