Meet the electric pedicure and manicure device

Taking care of your fingernails and toenails is an important part of creating the image of a stylish modern woman. Visiting salons takes a lot of time, but now there is an electric assistant that eliminates this need and allows you to give your nails the look of a professional pedicure and manicure.

Functionality of the device for hardware pedicure and manicure

Meet the electric set for hardware manicure. It first appeared at the end of the last century in France. What is it? This is a device with attachments for various purposes for treating nails. The device can operate both from mains and batteries. There are also devices with a battery that can operate continuously for 2-3 hours. The main thing, of course, is the attachments; the functionality of the device depends on them. Their number varies from 2 to 12.

What kind of attachments are these:

• Mills – process the cuticle and skin around the nail. Remove the ingrown toenail.
• Discs – designed for filing nails.
• Sanding caps or cones – remove calluses, polish nails, file away gel.

Thus, with this compact device you can:

• Give your nails the desired shape.
• Remove cuticles and buff the skin around the nails.
• Remove calluses, and painlessly.
• Give your nails shine.

Well, we figured out what it is and what it is intended for. It's time to talk about its pros and cons.

What is included in a mechanical manicure set?

The largest manicure set may include ten or more tools, some of which women may not even know about. The following list will allow you to familiarize yourself with each device:

• Tweezers or nippers. To ensure a neat manicure, it is necessary to treat the cuticle. In most cases, it is moved away with an orange stick or cut with scissors. Sometimes tweezers are used, which should fit comfortably in the hand. When choosing, you need to try to open and close them so that there is no interference or sound during these actions. The tweezers should not jam or be too tight. The width of the jaws of this tool should be up to 0.5 mm, the joint should not be loose, the stroke should be smooth and soft, and the cutting edges should be sharp, even, without scratches or nicks.
• Scissors. They can be different to perform certain functions: giving shape, cutting cuticles. This tool is made of hand-sharpened high-quality stainless steel. The main requirement is sharpness, since dull cutting edges can lead to injuries and burrs. If the cuticle is thin, choose scissors with narrow blades; for thick cuticles, choose scissors with wide blades.
• Knipser - designed to give hard nails the desired shape and trim them. It has a comfortable handle and innovative design.

• A scraper is a spatula designed to push back the cuticle. Made from stainless steel or other durable alloy. The scraper can be double-sided, with one end used to push back the cuticle and the other to clean the protruding tip of the nail. The handle of the tool should not slip in your hands.
• File. In large sets there are several different options that differ in material and grain size. A tool with a diamond coating on one side perfectly files nails and removes dry old cuticle skin. The next suitable material is crystal or glass, which allows sharpening in any direction without harming the nail. A crystal or glass nail file is durable and aesthetically pleasing. It is better not to use metal. Any tool of this kind must be durable, the abrasive coating must have increased abrasion resistance and not crumble with each use. To file a nail from different angles, at all sorts of degrees, the file must be flexible, so a paper-based tool is ideal. There are universal polishing files with four working surfaces of different grain sizes.
• A trimmer is an object with a forked tip designed for processing burrs. It is not recommended to work with a dull tool. The second end of the trimmer can be designed as a spatula for pushing back the cuticle.
• An orange wood cuticle stick that is highly soft, gently pushing back the skin.

Pros and cons of an electric manicure set

Advantages of the device or why it is worth purchasing:

• Compactness. As they say, everything is in one bottle. There is no need to buy countless files, tweezers and scissors.
• There is no need to pre-prepare your nails or soak the skin, which means that nail treatment will take less time.
• Calluses and cuticles can be removed completely painlessly using the device.
• The device is suitable for processing both natural and artificially extended nails; it can be used to treat both the inner and outer surfaces of the nail.
• Sometimes the device also contains a lamp for drying varnish.

And yet, this miracle machine has drawbacks, and some of them are quite significant.

• To use the device, skill is required. It is unlikely that you will be able to achieve a good result the first time. Detailed instructions are included with the device. Be sure to study it.
• If you have wounds around the nail plate, then it is better not to use the device.
• High price. Such a device costs the same as several trips to the salon. You will save time, but the money invested will not pay off right away.
• To achieve the desired effect, perform the procedure in a strict order, for example, first we file the nail, and then remove the cuticle, and not vice versa.
• If the device is not powered by a battery, then it must either be plugged in or the batteries must be constantly changed. Although small, it is still an inconvenience.

Please note: the device is suitable for healthy nails and dry skin. If your nails are soft and brittle, electric nail polishers can damage them. Use simple mechanical means the old fashioned way.

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Automatic nail file companies

On the shelves of specialized stores and on the Internet you can find electric saws from different manufacturers. Several brands have proven themselves better than others:

• German brand Scholl – velvet smooth nail file. One of the most famous electric manicure tools;
• Chinese manufacturer Gemei. It produces a device for the care of fingernails and toenails with several replaceable attachments, suitable for home use;
• Maxwell produces a manicure and pedicure device equipped with attachments for treating nails and cuticles. Russian brand with production in China;
• Beurer is a German company that produces expensive electric saws with polishing, grinding, and filing functions. Specializes in nail plate care. There are no cuticle-correcting cutters;
• SCARLETT is a Russian-Chinese company registered in the UK. It produces electric files in sets for manicure and pedicure, equipped with a large number of attachments and accessories.

For those who choose and use an electric manicure file for the first time, nail art masters have prepared important tips. The nuances of hardware care are in the video below.

What material are the attachments for electric manicure and pedicure devices made of?

And we will continue the conversation and talk a little about what material the nozzles that provide the functionality of the drug are made of. So:

• The softest and safest ceramic tips. They can be used to polish nails and treat rough skin. But they wear out quickly. If you are buying a device for professional work, then choose attachments made of a different material.

• For example, from diamond or sapphire. Champions in strength. Not only the cuticle is removed, but also the exfoliated nail.
• The so-called sand caps look like sandpaper. These are disposable attachments and should be thrown away immediately after use.

The material of the nozzles and their number are important criteria when choosing a device. What else should you pay attention to?

Equipment, ergonomics, design

The device is sold in sealed transparent packaging. It opens quite easily and additional tools (scissors, knife, etc.) are not needed at all. The handle of the nail file is very comfortable, created taking into account the anatomical features of the human hand, and the ergonomic characteristics of the product meet the highest foreign (in particular, American and Italian) standards.

There is a switch directly on the body with which you can adjust the operation of the device:

0 – nail file is turned off;

I – the file works in a gentle mode, suitable even for very thin nails;

II – the file operates in the maximum mode required for more dense nail structure.

The source of electricity for the device is one AA battery, which comes with the nail file. Before use, it is necessary to remove the paper layer separating the metal contact and the battery.

The scholl file also comes with three removable attachments. If necessary, their replacement versions can be purchased separately, but in general, even with the most intensive use, they are designed to last 4-5 months.

How to choose an electric manicure device

The number of attachments depends on what operations you plan to perform on your nails. The more attachments, the more expensive the device, but is it worth overpaying? For domestic use, the maximum number of nozzles is 6.

Other selection criteria:

• Power. It should be large enough so as not to slow down during work and not leave unevenness and burrs on the nails. So, we don’t save on power. Our choice is at least 2000 rpm.
• Speed. Here it’s just the opposite. High speed can be a bad thing if you don't have experience. You accidentally pressed the switch and damaged your nails.
• Nutrition. It is better not to buy battery-powered devices. It can be mobile and convenient, but such devices often lack power. The most reliable ones are those that work from the network. If you are often on the road and do not always have access to an outlet, buy a battery-powered device.

• Electrical manicure devices are available for household and professional use. If you are buying only for yourself, your loved one, a household appliance is quite enough. But if you plan to use it for your work, then buy a professional one. Yes, it costs more, but the quality of work is much higher.

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Fact about pedicure

In 1868, Eduard Gerlach from Germany created a special ointment for the feet. It effectively relieved fatigue after walking and working on your feet. This is how the line of pedicure products of the same name arose.

You have acquired this wonderful child of progress. What's next?

Contraindications

Do not use the file if you have fungal diseases. Cutting, polishing and other manipulations can aggravate the condition and spread the infection. But you can first undergo treatment with a special Scholl varnish against fungus, and then put the cured plates in order.

Also, the main contraindications include childhood, hyperhidrosis of the palms and severe damage to the nail plate. You can use a nail file during pregnancy and lactation if the use does not cause discomfort.

How to properly use an electric manicure and pedicure device

And then you need to learn how to use it correctly. As already mentioned, these skills may not come immediately. But the one who walks can master any road.

The sequence of operations here may be as follows:

• Select speed. To begin with, keep it small and choose softer attachments.
• Treat the skin around the nail. There is a cone-shaped nozzle for this.
• File the nail, and just as when working with a regular file, move the attachment in one direction.
• Remove the cuticle, while avoiding contact of the cutter with the nail.
• Sand rough skin and treat calluses.
• Use the disc to add shine to your nails.

After completing the work, lubricate the cuticle with oil or cream.

And now - attention!

Do not put pressure on the device during operation - you risk damaging your skin and nails. Do not hold the nozzle in one place while working. This can also lead to damage to the nail and skin and overheating of the device. Hold the device correctly, at an angle of 45 degrees, much like a ballpoint pen. No wonder he looks like her. To quickly master working with an electric manicure device, watch how professionals work with it.

Device capabilities

Important! There are two types of manicure sets - mechanical and electrical. Electric ones are much more popular, because they are easier to use and significantly save time on care procedures.

An electric device is especially appreciated by busy business women who don’t have an extra minute to go to a specialist. Here are a few more reasons why you should purchase an electric manicure set.

1. Long lasting: for a one-time payment, you get countless manicure sessions. Many models are battery-powered or battery-powered and do not require an outlet. You can get your nails in order even while traveling or hiking!
2. You can correct both natural and partially artificial (extended) nails without fear of damage.
3. Does not injure the nail, does not touch the skin around the nail bed.
4. Gently and carefully removes cuticles and ingrown toenails.
5. Effectively fights flaky skin, corns, calluses.
6. To remove dead skin particles, it is not necessary to steam the skin and use hot baths.
7. The set for home use includes attachments for all occasions.
8. Speeds up the drying of the gel coating: some configurations have a UV lamp.
9. The manicure machine works quietly and can be used even when a child is sleeping in the room.
10. If you wish, you can buy separately an automatic set for manicure, for pedicure, or a two-in-one model.

Photo collection of hardware manicure and pedicure

We present to your attention a selection of photographs illustrating the results that can be achieved using an electric manicure machine.

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Features of work

A standard “salon” manicure, as a rule, involves preliminary soaking of the hands, after which - after a certain time - the master begins to work directly. A specific feature of the Scholl electric nail file is that it only works on dry nails, significantly reducing the time required to tidy up your nails. You just need to choose the necessary attachment and you can immediately start improving the appearance of your hands.

Reviews

Nastya: I was given a Chollet nail file for my birthday. What can I say - the thing is quite high quality, convenient and practical. Doing a manicure with it is faster and more interesting, but I could do a good job with a regular nail file. So I wouldn’t buy this for myself, it’s unnecessary, but since it was given as a gift, I use it with pleasure.

Katya: Overall, I like using this device. But in my opinion, the price of replacement attachments is a bit high, you will have to spend money for such convenience.

Luda: I don’t know how these nails can be filed at all. Grinding and polishing - yes, the file does an excellent job with this, but filing the free edge is a real disaster. All that can be done with it is to straighten the corners a little, but not to cut off the length.

Alina: I really like the shine that the polishing attachment leaves. After the procedure, I don’t even cover my nails with anything; even without this, they retain a beautiful shine for several days! But there is no need to be overzealous with this.

Negative comments

Negative reviews of the Scholl electric nail file are extremely rare. All of them relate to the cost of the device or problems that arise due to improper use. The price of the device is explained by all its capabilities, so there is no point in speaking negatively about it. The second reason for women’s indignation bewilders those who did everything according to the rules and got a great result. Some customers simply did not consider it necessary to read the instructions and began to use the attachments for purposes other than their intended purpose. Of course, all this led to microtraumas. Comments like these once again prove that you need to carefully study the instructions before using power tools.

Popular new product

More recently, a device has appeared on the market of cosmetic devices that can really reduce the time required to care for your heels, making daily mandatory procedures easier. The roller foot file from the famous brand Scholl is easy to use, and the results of its use can rival salon procedures.

Externally, the Scholl roller file is a bit like a vegetable peeler - an abrasive roller made of silicon carbide is fixed between two bars, the rotation of which ensures the exfoliation of rough skin particles. The length of the device is about 17 cm, it is almost completely covered with rubberized material, making it easy to hold the file even in a wet hand.

Polishing

The third attachment is a polishing attachment. It consists of soft, but quite dense silicone, which gives the nails a glossy shine. In this case, to obtain a more pronounced effect, on the contrary, it is recommended to lightly press the file against the nail. This way you can get beautiful shiny nail plates, the gloss of which will not come off for several days. After completing this procedure, it makes sense to moisturize the cuticle with a special oil.

Advantages

1. Save time. As mentioned above, working with a dry surface saves a huge amount of time (on average, treating 10 nails with three attachments takes no more than 10 minutes). In addition, to correct nails, give them the desired shape, grind and polish, it is no longer necessary to go to the salon, and this will also save precious minutes or even hours.
2. Reducing financial costs. A visit to the salon and the work of a master are not cheap, so, of course, doing a manicure yourself is very profitable.
3. High quality manicure. After all the procedures, the nails look beautiful and well-groomed. If you believe the reviews, the result of standard files is much worse than the effect obtained when using a scholl file.
4. Convenience and compactness of the device. The file fits easily in your hand, takes up very little space, and the special shape of the attachments minimizes the possibility of injury and discomfort during the procedure. In addition, the attachments are numbered, which completely eliminates accidental mistakes during manicure.