How often to sharpen a manicure tool

The quality of a manicure largely depends on the sharpness of the instruments. An experienced craftsman knows exactly how often a manicure tool should be sharpened and how to do it correctly. Scissors, nippers, scrapers with dull edges and blades are not suitable for work - they tend to tear the skin, rather than carefully cut it off. When using such tools, it will not be possible to make even cuts, it will be difficult to avoid the appearance of jags, roughness, irregularities. Sharpening a manicure tool is a mandatory step towards obtaining a result that will confirm both the qualifications of a specialist and his high skill.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO OBSERVE THE FREQUENCY OF SHARPENING A MANICURE TOOL

The first sharpening is most often carried out on new tools - there is an opinion that only the products that came off the assembly line are not sharp enough and they must be taken to the sharpener. In the future, the cutting edges are influenced by various factors that contribute to dulling the tips and edges.

First of all, the quality of the material from which they are made affects the frequency of sharpening tools. Some scissors, tweezers, nippers need to be sharpened after 2 weeks of intensive use, others keep sharpening for several months. The better the steel, the less often you have to sharpen your manicure tools.

Improper disinfection and sterilization will also affect the sharpness of the instruments. If you use substances containing chlorine and aldehydes for processing, as well as use hard modes, then you will have to sharpen the products more often.

The frequency of sharpening any manicure tool depends on the intensity of the use of the equipment and on the type of work performed by the professional. for example, if the main job is to build nails, then sharpening the nippers will often not be necessary.

The period of use of tools without sharpening will be longer if the master is highly qualified, knows how to properly use the inventory, properly handle and store it. Violation of the operating technique will certainly lead to a rapid loss of the sharpness of the products.

WHEN YOU NEED TO SHARPEN A MANICURE TOOL: THE MAIN SIGNS

How do you know when it's time to sharpen a tool? Several signals indicate the need to visit a sharpener. They are easy to spot if you pay attention to your work accessories:

• rusty spots appeared on the blades;
• when the cutting edges are closed, gaps and gaps are visible;
• a backlash is noticeable at the junction of the tool parts;
• working surfaces are rough, poorly sanded.

Tweezers and scrapers also need regular sharpening. It is possible to understand that it is time to refer these tools to the master because of the difficulties in working with them and the bluntness of the tips.

HOW TO CHECK THE QUALITY OF SHARPENING AND SHARPNESS OF TOOLS

It is not difficult to verify the quality of sharpening. Use a piece of cloth to check the scissors. pull it in your hand and cut it - the medium should turn out smooth, even, without chipping and torn edges. A piece of napkin or plastic wrap will help check the nippers. Remember - the nose of the tool should not cling to the material, pull threads from fabric, fibers from any materials.

A correctly and efficiently sharpened manicure tool will become the key to the popularity of your services with clients. Sharp scissors, nippers and scrapers will help avoid injury to the skin, provide comfortable nail care, and make manicure a really pleasant procedure. Remember to sharpen your tool in a timely manner and update it if necessary. Buy quality products that can be sterilized and processed without losing their strength.