Hardware pedicure: what is it, the procedure description, advantages and disadvantages

To be beautiful and well-groomed, not enoughhave a beautiful make-up, hair and manicure. Our legs attract attention not less, so it's worth taking care of their aesthetics. Many women have already tried a hardware pedicure. What is this, you will learn from this article. The procedure is also called "dry" manicure, as it does not require you to soak the feet in the bath, which will please people suffering from diabetes and blood circulation disorders. Many people liked professional pedicure, but there are those who did not appreciate the technique. Probably, everything depends on the professionalism of the nail service master, but we will talk about the comments at the end of the article. First, we learn what it is - a hardware pedicure.

Originally from Germany

Many will be delighted to learn that for the first time the machines for this procedure appeared in Germany. Many know how scrupulously the Germans treat their appearance and hygiene, and, of course, convenience is important to them.

What is a hardware pedicure? This is a high-tech and relatively new procedure aimed at caring for the skin and nails of the feet. It is based on the use of a cosmetic apparatus with a lot of nozzles. The machine for hardware pedicure is more qualitative, it easily and safely removes dead skin cells. With her help you can get rid of such problems as ingrown nails, cracks in the soles and old calluses.

Technique of execution

Hardware pedicure (what is it, described above),as we already wrote, is done without pre-soaking the feet. But it is still necessary to soften the skin, and special solutions are used for this, which are endowed with keratolytic properties. They only affect dead cells, and do not touch healthy ones, so do not worry about their safety.

The first thing a client puts in a convenientpedicure chair, soften the skin, then proceed to its polishing with the aid of a device with various nozzles. The set for the pedicure has all the necessary cutters to eliminate the burrs, the coarsened 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, considering all the individual features of the client's skin, grinding the relief more smoothly and qualitatively.

With what problems, except for how natoptyshi, you can cope with a hardware pedicure?

One machine will eliminate all foot problems

Quality pedicure is not only givingshaped nail plate. After leaving the salon, there should be a feeling that the legs were born again. If the master does not pay attention to such problems as cracks and calluses, then he is not a professional. So, with what will help to manage a miracle machine?

1. Cracks in the feet - this is the most unpleasanta problem that causes a lot of inconvenience. If the skin is too deep, then the master will first eliminate scissors protruding, uneven edges, then he will begin polishing the nozzle with the necessary abrasiveness. At the end of the procedure, the heels are lubricated with a special cream that will refresh, relieve discomfort and help in the early healing.
2. Ingrown nail with hardware pedicureit is possible to eliminate easily and painlessly. The first thing on the ingrown edge is applied a special cream that will soften it. In order not to weaken the ingrown corners, the skin is treated with boron, after which the ingrown nail is painlessly and easily removed using forceps.
3. Expanded nail plates are capable of causingsevere pain when pressing on the soft part of the finger, so it is necessary to fight the problem. The master initially with the help of a special nozzle eliminates the thickening, and then polishes the edges with a white stone.

Equipment of the hall

Cabinet master nail service, whichprovides services of hardware pedicure, resembles a dentist's office. In the set for the hardware pedicure there are also vacuum cleaners, and spray-sprays, and UV cabinets with a variety of tools and attachments. Mills must be in large quantities to make the procedure more painless, comfortable, safe and hygienic. Without fail, the master's office should be equipped with a specialized pedicure chair, on which the client can not only sit, but also comfortably lie throughout the procedure.

Advantages

Like any technique, this one has its positive and negative sides. What is the hardware pedicure better than the classical one?

• the procedure is performed without the use of water, so it is more safe and hygienic, the risk of fungal diseases decreases at times;
• therapeutic effect, which allows to combatvarious diseases of the foot: mycosis, core calluses, hyperkeratosis, plantar warts, hyperhidrosis, thickening of the nail plates, growing nails, cracks in the heels;
• the hardware pedicure is not traumatic, unlike the usual, so the risk of contracting a disease is minimized.

disadvantages

And this seemingly ideal technique has its own shortcomings, four of them are singled out:

• The main disadvantage is the cost of the procedure, because it uses expensive equipment, special disinfectant sprays, emollients and creams that accelerate healing.
• If the legs are in a failed state, then one procedure will not be enough. Some women have to undergo five or even seven procedures to achieve the desired result.
• In order to get a quality service,insufficiently 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 ask for a certificate of his training when visiting the salon.
• The method should not be used for people who have a thin nail plate.

Mills for hardware pedicure

For procedures of this type of service a large number of attachments and mills are used, each has its own purpose:

• Diamond nozzles are used for processingfree edges of nails and skin. Needle-shaped, globular, as well as small-diameter nozzles are designed for processing cuticle and lateral ridges. A larger diameter of the nozzle is necessary to eliminate calluses, corns and other skin defects.
• Rigidity is determined by color incisions andthe color of the nozzle. The darker the nozzle, the harder it is: blue - hard, yellow, green and red - softer. Two black strips on the nozzle indicate that it is very stiff.
• For beginners it is recommended to use ceramic nozzles. They are softer, and therefore safer. But it is worth noting that they wear out much faster than diamond ones.
• Ceramic cutters are made of corundum, which has the property of recovering. They are processed nails, polishes the skin, eliminates cracks and bruises.
• Grain size of ceramic milling cutters: 100 microns - pink and blue, 200 - white, 400 - black. The latter is called an artificial pumice stone and is used to grind the coarsest skin of the heels.
• Silicon carbide is the most effectiveto remove coarse skin. They are made in the form of caps and are disposable. Three-phase treatment is recommended: 80 units - basic removal, 150 - for grinding, 320 - finishing polishing.
• Silicone nozzles are used for polishing the nail, acrylic and other soft surfaces.

Now you know which cutters and nozzlesare necessary to make a high-quality hardware pedicure. The training that we described below is relevant for home use. To become a true professional, you need to enroll in the appropriate courses.

Before you place a step-by-step instruction, we'll figure out how to choose a pedicure machine.

Professional apparatus

If you are not a professional and buy a typewriteronly for personal home use, then home appliances will come in handy, 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. At work, take breaks every 15 minutes to ensure that the machine lasts longer.

The professional unit is different in size,speed (from 30,000 revolutions per minute) and power. It has a built-in vacuum cleaner for collecting sawdust, a foot pedal, protection against overheating and accidental switching without tools.

Hardware pedicure at home

If you have a personal machine for a hardware pedicure, you will need the following materials:

• nozzles;
• disinfectant;
• softeners for skin of feet and cuticles;
• a means for rapid healing;
• an orange stick;
• ointment with essential oils for cracks in the feet;
• Mask for the feet, which contains paraffin;
• degreasing agent for nails.

We proceed to the procedure:

1. Remove the lacquer, degrease the nails.
2. Disinfect feet.
3. Stops and cuticles are treated with a softener.
4. Remove coarse skin from the feet and fingers with a special nozzle. Another nozzle treat the area near the nails.
5. Use a small nozzle to correct the cuticle, you can use an orange stick for more convenience.
6. A nozzle with a fine or medium abrasive give the nails a shape and the desired length. Clean the plate with a brush head.
7. Sand the plate with a rubber nozzle.
8. After grinding the heels, make a paraffin mask and wrap the legs with polyethylene. Take it off in twenty minutes.
9. Your pedicure is ready!

Hardware pedicure: price, reviews

As we have already written, the procedure is not cheap - from1600 for women and from 1900 for men. The 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 the availability of certificates!