To be beautiful and well-groomed, it is not enough to have beautiful makeup, hair and manicure. Our legs attract attention no less, so you should take care of their aesthetics. Many women have already tried hardware pedicure. What is it, learn from this article. The procedure is also called a “dry” manicure, since it does not require soaking the feet in the bath, which will delight people with diabetes and circulatory disorders. Many liked the professional hardware pedicure, but there are those who did not appreciate the technique. Probably, it all depends on the professionalism of the nail service master, but we'll talk about the comments at the end of the article. First we find out what it is - hardware pedicure.
Originally from Germany
Many will be delighted to learn that for the first time machines for this procedure appeared in Germany. Many people know how scrupulously Germans relate to their appearance and hygiene, and, of course, convenience is important to them.
What is hardware pedicure? This is a high-tech and relatively new procedure aimed at skin and nail care. It is based on the use of a cosmetology apparatus with many nozzles. The machine for hardware pedicure more efficiently, easily and safely removes dead skin cells. With it, you can get rid of problems such as ingrown nails, cracks in the feet and long-standing corns.
Execution technique
Hardware pedicure (what it is, described above), as we already wrote, is done without first soaking the feet. But it is still necessary to soften the skin, and for this special solutions are used that are endowed with keratolytic properties. They act only on dead cells, and healthy ones do not touch, so do not worry about their safety.
First of all, the client is seated in a comfortable pedicure chair, the skin is softened, then they are polished using an apparatus with various nozzles. The pedicure kit has all the necessary cutters to eliminate corns, roughened skin between the fingers and at their tips. Nozzles with different diameters and abrasiveness, as well as the presence of several speeds allow the master to work, taking into account all the individual characteristics of the client’s skin, to polish the relief more evenly and efficiently.
What problems, except corns, can be dealt with using a hardware pedicure?
One device will fix all the problems of the feet
High-quality pedicure is not only shaping the nail plate. After leaving the salon, there should be a feeling that the legs were reborn. If the master did not pay attention to such problems as cracks and corns, then he is not a professional. So, what will a miracle machine help with?
- Cracks in the feet - this is an unpleasant problem that causes a lot of inconvenience. If the skin is too deep, then the master first removes the jagged, uneven edges with scissors, after which he starts grinding with the nozzle with the necessary abrasiveness. At the end of the procedure, the heels are smeared with a special cream that will refresh, relieve discomfort and help in speedy healing.
- An ingrown nail with the help of a hardware pedicure can be eliminated easily and painlessly. First of all, a special cream is applied to the ingrown edge, which will soften it. In order not to thin the ingrown corners, the skin is treated with boron, after which the ingrown nail is painlessly and easily removed with forceps.
- Overgrown nail plates can cause severe pain when pressing on the soft part of the finger, so it is necessary to deal with the problem. The master initially with a special nozzle will eliminate the thickening, and then polish the edges with a white stone.
Hall equipment
The office of the master of nail service, which provides the services of a hardware pedicure, resembles a dentist's office. The kit for a hardware pedicure includes vacuum cleaners, spray sprays, and UV cabinets with many tools and nozzles. Milling cutters should be available in large quantities to make the procedure more painless, comfortable, safe and hygienic. The master’s office must be equipped with a specialized pedicure chair, on which the client can not only sit, but also lie comfortably throughout the procedure.
Benefits of the procedure
Like any technique, this one has its positive and negative sides. Why is hardware pedicure better than classic?
- the procedure is performed without the use of water, therefore it is safer and more hygienic, the risk of fungal diseases is significantly reduced;
- therapeutic effect that allows you to deal with various diseases of the feet: mycosis, corns, hyperkeratosis, plantar warts, hyperhidrosis, thickening of the nail plates, ingrown nails, cracked heels;
- hardware pedicure is not traumatic, unlike usual, so the risk of contracting a disease is minimized.
disadvantages
And this seemingly ideal technique has its drawbacks, four of them are highlighted:
- The main drawback is the cost of the procedure, because it is carried out using expensive equipment, special disinfectant sprays, emollients and creams that accelerate healing.
- If the legs are in a running state, then one procedure will not be enough. Some women have to go through five or even seven procedures to achieve the desired result.
- In order to receive high-quality service, not enough expensive professional equipment, the professionalism of the master is also important. If the procedure is conducted by a self-taught amateur, then instead of benefiting, it will only do harm, so require a certificate of training when visiting the salon.
- The method should not be used for people who have a thin nail plate.
Cutters for hardware pedicure
For the procedures of this type of service, a large number of nozzles and mills are used, each has its own purpose:
- Diamond nozzles are used to process the free edges of nails and skin. Needle-shaped, spherical, as well as small-diameter nozzles are designed for processing cuticles and side rollers. A larger nozzle diameter is necessary to eliminate corns, corns and other skin defects.
- Rigidity is determined by color notches and nozzle color. The darker the nozzle, the tougher: blue - hard, yellow, green and red - softer. Two black stripes on the nozzle indicate that it is very stiff.
- Beginners are recommended to use ceramic nozzles. They are softer, and therefore safer. But it is worth noting that they wear out much faster than diamond.
- Ceramic cutters are made of corundum, which has the property of being restored. They process nails, polish the skin, repair cracks and corns.
- Granularity of ceramic milling cutters: 100 microns - pink and blue, 200 - white, 400 - black. The latter is called artificial pumice and is used to polish the roughest heel skin.
- Silicon carbide are the most effective for removing rough skin. They are made in the form of caps and are disposable. Three-phase treatment is recommended: 80 units - main removal, 150 - for grinding, 320 - finishing polishing.
- Silicone nozzles are used for polishing nails, acrylics and other soft surfaces.
Now you know what cutters and nozzles are needed to make a high-quality hardware pedicure. The training that we described below is relevant for home use. To become a true professional, you must enroll in the appropriate courses.
Before you post a step-by-step instruction, we will figure out how to choose a machine for pedicure.
Professional machine
If you are not a professional and purchase a machine only for personal home use, then home appliances are suitable, it will come in handy when teaching a professional pedicure. Such a device has a small number of revolutions (from 1500 to 5000 per minute) and low power. It is very convenient for storage, has small dimensions and weight. When working, take breaks every 15 minutes so that the equipment lasts longer.
The professional unit is different in size, speed (from 30,000 rpm) and power. It has a built-in vacuum cleaner for collecting sawdust, a foot pedal, protection against overheating and accidental switching on without a tool.
Hardware pedicure at home
If you have a personal pedicure machine for personal use, you will need the following materials:
- nozzles;
- disinfectant;
- softeners for the skin of the feet and cuticles;
- means for quick healing;
- orange stick
- ointment with essential oils for cracked feet;
- mask for legs, which contains paraffin;
- degreaser for nails.
We proceed to the procedure:
- Remove the varnish, degrease the nails.
- Sanitize the feet.
- Treat the feet and cuticle with a softener.
- Remove rough skin from feet and fingers with a special nozzle. With another nozzle, treat the area near the nails.
- Adjust the cuticle with a small nozzle, you can use an orange stick for greater convenience.
- With a small or medium abrasive nozzle, give the nails a shape and the desired length. Clean the plate with a brush head.
- Sand the plate with a rubber nozzle.
- After grinding the heels, make a paraffin mask and wrap the legs with polyethylene. Remove after twenty minutes.
- Your pedicure is ready!
Hardware pedicure: price, reviews
As we already wrote, the procedure is not cheap - from 1600 for women and from 1900 for men. Reviews of many girls claim that the result is worth it! Most women liked the process and the effect of the procedure, they write that the legs have never been so good. Some got unskilled craftsmen, and clients did not get the desired result. If you are faced with unprofessionalism, demand a refund. Do not forget to be interested in having certificates!