Well-groomed hands are a must for any self-respecting woman. It doesn’t matter whether she is engaged in the home or working in the office, there must be a manicure. A high-quality manicure requires a certain set of tools and tools. If you are doing a gel or acrylic manicure for yourself, or maybe even accepting clients, you just need a manicure hood. This device not only simplifies the work of the wizard, but also allows you to maintain health. We will talk about her in this article.
What is and why do you need a manicure hood
During the manicure procedure, a mass of debris harmful to the respiratory tract is formed. Whether it is sawdust of natural origin from a natural nail plate or sawdust of artificial nail extensions, they are extremely undesirable for the human respiratory system, can cause inflammatory processes and in some situations much more serious consequences.
Especially a lot of debris is formed when working with automatic drills and mills. In order to minimize the subsidence of sawdust on the surfaces of the lungs of the master and the client, there is a special device - a manicure hood. It is a kind of vacuum cleaner and functions by sucking in small debris.
Varieties of hoods for manicure
A manicure hood has several varieties. They are used depending on the amount of work. If you offer your services in the field of manicure, it is better to choose a professional model. If you need a hood for personal use, pay attention to compact portable devices. So, there are three varieties:
- Professional equipment - rather bulky devices equipped with adjustable traction, sometimes leading filtered air to the street. Used in beauty salons.
- Small portable devices - convenient for personal use and for craftsmen who go to clients' homes.
- Built-in manicure hood - convenient for masters who have a specialized workplace, but do not have the ability to purchase or use a professional apparatus.
Built-in manicure hood: pros and cons
Such a hood is a single unit from the apparatus itself and the desktop. The use of such a device has its positive and negative sides. So, the pros:
- Does not take up additional space on the desktop and next to it;
- guarantees the cleanliness of the workplace;
- equipped with a powerful vacuum cleaner, which guarantees complete absorption of garbage and unpleasant odors.
The disadvantages include the high cost of maintenance. If the hood for a manicure table breaks, repairing it can cost you the same price as buying a new machine.
Tabletop hood: pros and cons
Manicure table hoods are also in demand. It is convenient to use, compact, and also has a wide range of colors to suit every taste. Of the main advantages, mobility can be distinguished. If you are often traveling or doing work with clients at home, it will be your ideal option.
And in the main workplace, this advantage is appreciated. If the hood is not necessary at some stage of work or at the end of it, the device can simply be hidden in a cupboard.
Basic requirements for the device upon purchase
Any device must properly perform the functions for which it is intended. So, the main purpose of the hood is to collect garbage and sawdust from the working area of a manicurist. This means that the device must be equipped with a powerful air pump. In addition, it is necessary that the hood operate silently. The constant hum of the fan can disrupt work, disrupt the master’s concentration and simply create uncomfortable conditions.
A number of requirements apply to the body of the product. It should not bring inconvenience to either the master or the client. Filtered air outlet openings should be located on the sides so as not to blow around the legs.
The dust compartment must be well closed and do not stain clothes. The grill itself on the top of the hood should be with small holes, otherwise the likelihood of injury will increase.
As for the numerical indicators, it should be noted that the engine power should be at least 30 watts, while the noise level produced by the engine should not exceed 42 decibels.
DIY hood
Even if your table is not equipped with a hood, you can install it yourself. It is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. Do-it-yourself manicure exhaust - literally for half an hour, along with all the preparations.
To do this, you need a pencil, a ruler, a jigsaw and self-tapping screws. Measure the hood, draw its outline on the surface of the desktop. Next, start working with a jigsaw. It is necessary to cut out the marked area evenly and without chips of the paintwork on the table. To minimize chipping, use blades with smaller teeth.
When the hole is ready, insert the hood into it and fasten it from the bottom with screws. Take care of the dust bag. It must be attached so that it is convenient to regularly clean it of debris. It should be airtight and not dirty the clothes of the master and the client.
Reviews of manicure hoods
The range of hoods is quite wide. There is also a large variation in price. The cost of the hood, depending on the brand and capacity, ranges from 1,890 rubles to several tens of thousands. In online stores you can find a variety of models of built-in and portable vacuum cleaners of various colors: from classic white, to colors to simulate snake skin.
The most popular models from Max, Ultratech, and FRENCHnails are most popular among customers. These models in price start from 1890 rubles to 4000. When purchased on official websites, a six-year warranty is provided.
Reviews about all hoods are quite good. As they say on one of the sites, after the start of using the hood, almost all masters stop using the mask. Using the device greatly simplifies the work, dust no longer irritates the respiratory system, does not interfere on the work surface, does not stick to the client’s nails that have not had time to freeze and the hands of the master.
According to reviews, work with a manicure vacuum cleaner in its convenience is incomparable. Many masters are surprised how they lived and worked until the purchase without this device.
Hood buyers say it’s best not to risk it or order an appliance from unverified suppliers. Chinese hoods are tolerable in work, but in quality they are inferior to hoods from European manufacturers.
The right choice and attention to the characteristics of the device will help to avoid such an error as the purchase of low-quality goods.