Hardware manicure

What is the essence of hardware manicure, how is it done correctly in the salon, what are its pros and cons, what is the difference between hardware and classic manicure and what to choose from - all this and more can be found in our article.

How hardware manicure is done in the salon

How hardware manicure is done in specialized salons is described in great detail in this video. Having watched it, it is likely that you yourself are going to try everything out on your own experience. It will teach you the sequence of actions, as well as many nuances that few people know about.

European hardware manicure technique

Since during hardware manicure no piercing-cutting devices are used, but everything happens by removing dead epithelium, then hardware manicure is considered one of the varieties of European.

In this connection, the procedure for such a manicure is carried out in the same way as the European one, only instead of a large number of instruments, only one machine with many nozzles is used here.

What does classic hardware manicure mean?

Classic hardware manicure is a combination of the incompatible. These are two completely different types of services that are different for everyone.

If a classic manicure implies the presence of tweezers, scissors and nippers, then this simply cannot be in a hardware manicure. In the first case, the coarse skin around the nails and burrs are cut off, in the second, everything is removed with a cutter, which, due to high speed, cleans everything off.

Secrets of the perfect hardware manicure

The main secret of hardware manicure is to choose a quality device. Let's take a look at what you should pay attention to when choosing it.

• A good device should work from the network. Many on the forums claim that portable machines are suitable for home use, but this is far from the case. A quality appliance should have enough power to process hardened skin. A machine of low power, even with light pressure, will slow down and overheat.
• Pay particular attention to the handle of the appliance. It should lie comfortably in your hand, because it will take a long time to work with it, and the latter should not get numb and twitch.
• Check that the clipper has a speed adjustment function. This is very important, since each section requires its own power and speed. It's great if there are more than two speeds.
• Rotation speed needs to be discussed separately. For household appliances, the norm is considered to be from 3,000 to 10,000 revolutions per minute. For comparison, professional devices rotate at a speed of 30,000 - 50,000 rpm. However, you should not buy a purely professional unit: an unprepared person can cause serious harm to his nails and skin.
• The number of attachments that come with the kit should be worrying too. Often, extended nails are treated with a manicure apparatus and special, more rigid nozzles are used for this. If you are not building your nails, then do not overpay for these attachments by purchasing an apparatus designed only for natural nails.

These are the main factors to look out for when buying the right typewriter. You cannot return such a device back to the store just because you did not like it, therefore, before giving the money, think about this is what you want and do you really need it?

Some tips and rules:

• Hold the handle of the machine correctly so that your hand does not go numb or shake.
• Determine the condition of your nails in advance. A weakened nail plate requires careful maintenance. For it, you should select nozzles with low abrasiveness. But the harder it is, the harder the nozzle itself should be.
• Check that the nails and the skin around them are completely dry, otherwise the effectiveness of the manicure will significantly decrease.
• If you have severely neglected nails, then for the first time it is better to give preference to a classic or European manicure, and only after that support their state with hardware.
• When processing nails with the apparatus, remember that the direction of your movements should be directly opposite to the rotation of the nozzle.
• The size of the nozzle should fully correspond to the size of the treated area, this is especially important in pedicure.
• Take short breaks every 6-8 minutes so that the device does not overheat and your nails have time to rest.
• While working, try to move the attachment from the center to the edge of the nails.
• To get the first experience, use the minimum number of revolutions of the car, this way you will get used to it much faster and less likely to experience disappointment.
• Do not hold the device in one place, always move it. Otherwise, you may damage your nail or skin.
• Do not do steaming procedures before hardware manicure. This will significantly weaken the effectiveness of the process.

Compliance with these seemingly simple rules will help you achieve the best results in the very next sessions. Of course, a lot will come with experience, and remember, it is not right to be afraid of mistakes, you have to learn from them.

Pros and cons of hardware manicure

Let's start with the benefits. It is thanks to the hardware manicure that you can remove annoying and hardened skin areas that spoil the appearance of nails. This also applies to burrs. At the same time, healthy and beautiful skin will not suffer from such "rough" actions.

The device for manicure is considered very safe, the nozzles do not have sharp and cutting ends, therefore it is very problematic to harm yourself with them, especially observing the technique of execution. Such mechanical action has a positive effect on the quality and durability of the effect after manicure. It has been noticed that the skin in the treated areas grows back much more slowly, therefore, it will not be necessary to do it so often. However, to prolong the effect, the masters still advise the use of auxiliary drugs.

Hardware manicure does not require preliminary preparation in the form of baths and softening, which prevents the risk of weakening nails due to their dryness. It is this property that makes it simply indispensable for girls with weak and exfoliating nails.

With the help of hardware attachments, it is much easier to achieve symmetry in the shape of nails, which can also be counted among the indisputable advantages.

And now about the cons. To correctly perform a hardware manicure requires experience and dexterity, which only comes with time and practice. Unfortunately, not all masters have this in their arsenal. In case of improper handling of the device, for example, incorrectly selected revolutions for processing a nail, you can harm its health: scratch it, leaving furrows, for example.

In some cases, the hardware manicure procedure can cause discomfort or even pain, albeit bearable. An unpleasant burning sensation and annoying vibration is the minimum that you have to put up with.

Hardware manicure is not suitable for those who have a very neglected condition of the nails. Since in this case, as a rule, it is necessary to steam the skin, which is unacceptable for a typewriter.

Which manicure is better hardware or edged

It is impossible to say unequivocally which of the presented types of manicure is better. This is because each of them has its own pros and cons, and is also suitable for different types of nails. If we have already familiarized ourselves with the pros and cons of hardware manicure, then we have yet to get acquainted with the classic one.

So, for example, one of the advantages of the "classics" is the speed of processing nails. To shorten the nail plate, it is enough to cut it with nippers. You won't have to work on the cuticle for a long time either, since it is eliminated thanks to a special trimmer. A trim manicure is ideal even for very neglected nails, while nothing can be done with hardware. Burrs are also much more efficiently removed with the classic version. Well, the parade of pluses is completed by the cheapness of the classics, which does not say about the hardware look.

Classic manicure is much more traumatic. The inexperience of the master is able to create with your fingers knows what. Another disadvantage is the risk of infecting the nails with various sores and causing an infection, such as a fungal infection. This is a very common phenomenon, since not all craftsmen attach importance to sterility. Improper cutting of the burr and rough skin around the nail can only worsen the condition.

Now you yourself understand the complexity of choosing between one or another type of manicure. Therefore, before deciding, be sure to take into account all the pros and cons and choose for your marigolds what will really be good for them.

How to choose a hardware manicure master

An experienced master is the key to a successful manicure. That is why the choice of a professional should be approached very responsibly and carefully, and having found him once, you should contact him constantly. In appearance, of course, it is difficult to understand whether a person has enough knowledge and skills to carry out a high-quality procedure. And here the Internet comes to the rescue.

Study specialized review sites and forums where girls leave their opinion about the work of the master after going to him. Perhaps, if you are very lucky, you will be able to see the work with your own eyes, in the photographs "before and after". However, you should not go to the first one that comes across, having seen only one opinion - there should be several of them, and the more, the better.

At the time of the visit, it will be useful to ask the specialist to provide a document confirming his qualifications. Refusal on his part should make you doubt whether it is worth trusting your nails to this person at all.

Is it possible to do a hardware manicure yourself

Hardware manicure can be done on your own, by purchasing, of course, a special apparatus. However, not everything is as simple as it might seem at first glance. As mentioned above, for such actions it is necessary to gain experience and stock up on skill and patience. It is necessary to study how and for what purposes a specific nozzle is used, what revolutions to select for the treatment of different parts of the nail and the skin around it. And last but not least, the cost of professional manicure machines is not that cheap. And simple devices for home use can not always boast of sufficient power.

Therefore, if you do not mind the money and the time it will take to learn all the intricacies of this lesson, then good luck!