What is hardware manicure
The essence of this type of manicure is the use of a special device with many attachments. With his help:
- the stratum corneum is removed;
- the shape of the nail bed is corrected;
- the cuticle is processed;
- hangnails are removed;
- the surface of the nail is leveled;
- The plate is given a soft natural shine.
The master selects removable cutters based on the condition of his hands and the goals he is pursuing. The faster the nozzle rotates, the greater the effect it produces.
Manicure machines vary in power, speed and included attachments. In some there are only five, in professional models this number is several times greater. The variety allows you to most accurately select a cutter for a specific problem.
The main nuances in creating a manicure
Surely, before getting a manicure, you looked at photos of perfect nails and chose the desired design and color scheme. But this is far from the most important thing. What advice can manicurists give girls? Be sure to apply a base before starting work so that the varnish lasts longer and applies evenly. You need to select a design in accordance with the shape of the nail plate so that it looks aesthetically pleasing. It is also better to use a top coat.
The beautiful appearance of your nails also depends on your lifestyle. Try to eat right, take vitamin complexes. Follow the basic care recommendations, and then your hands will be in excellent condition.
Features and differences from other types of manicure
The main distinctive feature of hardware manicure is the exclusively “dry” procedure. No pre-steaming is required, reducing the risk of injury. The device can be used even with closely spaced vessels, when cutting the cuticle usually results in cuts.
If you use this care technique constantly, the rate of cuticle growth decreases. This allows you to go longer without repeating the procedure. Nails retain a well-groomed appearance for an average of 3-4 weeks.
Treatment with the device can be performed both in the salon and at home. For the second option, devices with speeds of up to 25 thousand rpm are quite suitable, while professional models come with an indicator of 30 thousand rpm.
When working with a machine, beginners often have problems with cuts. These are depressions on the surface of the nail that arose due to incorrect position of the device during the procedure, “overexposure” or incorrectly adjusted power. Only experience will help you avoid such troubles. Therefore, before starting to work on live nails, it is better to practice on extended or artificial ones.
Methods for removing cuticles at home
Now there are a huge number of ways to remove excess skin near the marigolds.
The main ones include:
- Classic edged manicure
- European manicure
- Hardware manicure
- Combined manicure
All these types differ from each other in the methods of execution, as well as the means used.
Dry cuticle
Indications and contraindications for hardware manicure
Experts recommend using the procedure for people:
- having a rough cuticle that grows quickly and is easily injured by sharp instruments during trimming techniques;
- with dull nail color without natural shine;
- with problematic nails that peel, break, and have an uneven “ribbed” surface.
Can be used without the listed symptoms. Hardware manicure will be useful for everyone who has no contraindications to it. And since the procedure does not affect the entire body as a whole, it is allowed even for people with chronic diseases, pregnant or lactating women.
All contraindications relate to problems with the hands themselves:
- fungus on the nails;
- inflammatory processes in the periungual ridges;
- mechanical damage to the nail surface;
- excessive thinness of the nail plates.
If in the first three cases you can get rid of contraindications by curing the nails or waiting for a healthy plate to grow, then the last reason is more serious. Excessive thinness of nails is associated with a physiological predisposition or lack of vitamins in the body. Grinding with a cutter in such a situation can lead to destruction of the insert.
Nail design
Finally, let's get down to nail design - this is where you can let your imagination fly free! In addition to color coating, modern fashionistas often use all kinds of nail decorations and special design accessories. Examples of beautiful nail designs will help you get inspired to create your own little nail masterpiece.
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If you don't have a lot of time for a manicure, but one color coat is not enough for you, use our tips for creating an express manicure. Modern manufacturers of nail products know how to speed up the important process of nail transformation, so they made sure that you have everything you need for an “urgent” design.
The best ideas for manicure
There are a great variety of manicure options - one is better than the other! And although the color of nails, the design or the use of additional materials is a personal matter for everyone, among the thousands of beautiful nail ideas there are several of the most popular and most loved ones. Here it is worth remembering the famous French manicure, moon manicure, manicure with glitter. The length of nails has long been a part of design: manicure on short and long nails - two options, each of which has its own flavor.
Experiments are always welcome in nail art! Take, for example, the same French manicure - there are quite a lot of ideas on how to decorate your nails by adding something unusual to the usual French manicure. Here are some options for inspiration!
Is it possible to do the perfect manicure at home? Our answer is yes! This is not only a pleasant and relaxing process, but a home manicure procedure will regularly save money on visiting salons. Try it - you already have the necessary knowledge
Pros and cons of hardware manicure
Hardware manicure has many advantages:
- Execution speed. Processing with the device does not require preliminary steaming, as in the classical technique, which significantly saves time. The entire process is automated, and the session lasts on average 20-40 minutes, depending on how hands are used.
- Safety. The likelihood of injuring the skin is virtually eliminated, since the procedure does not involve the use of sharp instruments. This also reduces the risk of infection. This is especially true for those with thin skin with closely spaced blood vessels.
- Duration of effect. Since the cuticle is not cut, it grows slower, making hands look well-groomed for up to several weeks. If you additionally regularly treat the cuticles with a tangerine wood stick, you can extend the effect for another week.
- Large selection of attachments. With the help of cutters you can work with both hands and rough skin of the feet. The caps also grind, polish, and give the desired shape to different types of nails. One device replaces many tools.
- Painless. The procedure does not cause pain even for those people who have a low sensitivity threshold. The only reason why you can feel pain is that the plate is too thin. However, with it, hardware manicure is contraindicated.
Secret 1: a lifesaver in the form of an orange stick
A week after the manicure, the cuticle begins to gradually grow, spread along the nail, dry out and become rough. Every day it becomes more and more noticeable and you no longer want to admire your manicure like you did the week before. At this time, some grab scissors, others grab wire cutters and, of course, spoil everything that was carefully processed by a specialist. They can also create a wound and cause an infection. There are many negative options for the development of events, so we suggest immediately eliminating them by choosing the right solution.
We grab not the manicure set, but the orange stick. With its help, you can significantly slow down the growth of dead skin. To do this, you need to move it at least once a week.
With mechanical action, the cuticle slows down its growth and remains neat for a long time.
It’s easy to push back the cuticle with an orange stick. Using the beveled side, gently push it in the opposite direction. It is recommended to do this after a shower. By the way, there is no need to specially steam your hands before the procedure, since hot water has a negative effect on the gel polish coating (more on this below
