Regular skin and toe care has become commonplace for women. Previously, pedicure was not the fastest and most enjoyable procedure. Classical techniques require steaming, cutting off layers of the epidermis and cuticle, and manual grinding, which often ends in injury. The modern approach is safe, even for those with sensitive skin.
What is a hardware pedicure?
The presented foot treatment technique can have two meanings. The options for what a hardware pedicure means include hygienic care or medical manipulation. The procedure provides not only an aesthetic aspect, but also a solution to most existing foot problems:
- corns;
- cracks;
- calluses;
- severe roughness of the sole;
- ingrown nails;
- thickening of the plates;
- onycholysis;
- fungus (auxiliary procedure) and others.
Hygienic hardware pedicure
The described type of manipulation is intended for systematic foot care. Dry pedicure makes the skin soft and smooth, helps to gently and painlessly get rid of rough areas. The process also involves thorough nail treatment. Hardware hygienic pedicure involves giving them the correct length and shape, removing the cuticle, and polishing the surface. After the procedure, you can apply the desired coating; gel polish applies especially well.
Medical hardware pedicure
This technology was developed for medicinal purposes. Dry hardware pedicure is prescribed for fungal infections of the feet, peeling, destruction and thickening of the nail plates. It is the optimal way to treat all types of calluses, including deep core injuries and old cracks. Hardware pedicure is indispensable in the treatment of diabetic foot. It guarantees absolute hygiene and safety of leather processing.
What is better - a hardware pedicure or a trimmed one?
Experienced craftsmen have not practiced the classical approach with steaming baths and sharp tools for a long time. When deciding which is better, a hardware pedicure or a classic one, it is important to be guided not only by habit and personal preferences, but also by objective arguments. The trimming technique is outdated, it is not safe and does not allow you to achieve the most “clean” result. Hardware pedicure has clear advantages:
- accuracy;
- absence of discomfort and risk of injury, cuts;
- sterility;
- long-term effect;
- better treatment of sensitive and hard-to-reach areas;
- slow growth of the epidermis and cuticle after the procedure.
Definition, indications
Medical pedicure is indicated for:
- An isolated case or systematic ingrowth of the nail plate;
- Core calluses affecting not only the upper, but also the deep layer of the epidermis;
- Onychomycosis;
- Hyperkeratosis;
- Deep, painful cracks;
- Nail deformation;
Features of medical pedicure
- Aimed not at masking the disease, but at treating it;
- The procedure is carried out using special attachments for the router, as well as a variety of staples, plates, threads and blades;
- During the pedicure process, affected areas of the nail or skin are removed without affecting the healthy surface;
- Medical pedicure is 98% effective and reduces the likelihood of recurrence of the disease to zero.
What is needed for a hardware pedicure?
It is important for beginning craftsmen to decide on a budget and shopping list in advance. Depending on the goals of the activity in question, a set for a hardware pedicure may consist of a minimum number of items (home use), or a long list of tools (professional activity). The standard kit should include:
- apparatus;
- cutters;
- antiseptic solution;
- towels (fabric for home, disposable for clients);
- brushes;
- pusher spatula or orange sticks;
- keratolytic – softener of the upper layer of the epidermis;
- remover and cuticle oil;
- non-greasy moisturizer;
- spray;
- disposable gloves and masks.
Machine for hardware pedicure
A high-quality router is the key to safe and correctly performed manipulation. This is the most important thing that is needed for a hardware pedicure, so you should consider the purchase of a machine thoughtfully, without unnecessary savings. The power of the milling cutter must be at least 40 watts. Even if you plan to do a hardware pedicure at home, just for yourself, there is no point in buying less intense machines. They simply don't create enough force to process the foot. The recommended number of revolutions per minute is 10-20 thousand, a reverse reverse function is required. Good options:
- Beurer MP 100;
- Saeshin Brilliant White;
- Gess 631;
- Strong 210;
- Marathon 3 Champion.
What cutters are needed for a hardware pedicure?
Most of the machines sold come with a set of drills and grinders, but each master creates his own set, which is convenient to work with. To perform a hardware pedicure at home, at first, basic cutters will be enough. Later, you can purchase additional attachments to suit your individual needs. Necessary cutters for hardware pedicure (of different diameters and hardness):
- cylinder (with longitudinal notches, perforated);
- truncated and standard cone;
- ball;
- flame;
- needle;
- felt, silicone polisher;
- sand caps (disposable).
Recommendations for Beginners
To give yourself a pedicure using an electric device at home, I would advise beginners to still adhere to certain rules:
- Start working at minimum speeds to get used to the machine or avoid injury if you are careless.
- Position the nozzle in relation to the plane of the body at approximately 35 degrees.
- When processing the nail fold, it is advisable to move the cutter in the direction of nail growth.
- The cuticle should be processed from the center to the edge.
- To prevent the attachment from jumping off, move it opposite to the rotation of the cutter.
- Do not press the nozzle tightly against the skin while the device is operating and do not hold it in one place for a long time.
That's probably all I wanted to tell you. Don't be afraid to start, it's not difficult. The main thing is that once you get the hang of it, you will no longer be fixated on the salon, since you can get your legs in order at any time convenient for you.
Happy pedicure! See you!
How to do a hardware pedicure?
The speed and quality of manipulation can only be improved with experience. You can watch video tutorials on how to perform a hardware pedicure step by step, or ask an experienced nail technician to show you the procedure. There is no need to rush in the first few sessions; it is better to “bet” on the quality of the treatment. Hardware pedicure step by step for beginners:
- Wash your feet, treat them with an antiseptic and wipe dry.
- Adjust the length of your nails. Shape them into a truncated cone. You will need to use a brush periodically.
- Remove cuticle with a ball. It can first be softened with a remover and lifted with a stick or pusher.
- Clean the “pockets”, ridges, remove the pterygium with a needle and flame.
- Polish the plates with a silicone or felt pad.
- Lubricate the skin of the feet with keratolytic and leave for 5-10 minutes.
- Wipe off any remaining product with a towel and dry.
- Use a coarse sand cap to work through the roughest areas.
- To avoid discomfort, you need to move from the heel to the toes, without lingering in one zone; it is better to return to it again if necessary.
- Use a fine abrasive cap to polish the leather until it is pinkish-yellow, soft and smooth.
- Treat the fingers and the space between them with a truncated cone, first blue, then red.
- Brush off the “sawdust” with a brush, remove any remaining keratolytic with a spray bottle of warm water, and wipe your feet dry.
- Apply cuticle oil to your nails.
- Lubricate the skin with cream.
- Give a foot massage.
Acid pedicure: technology, contraindications
With the onset of summer, the fair sex begins to have extra troubles with pedicures. In winter, feet hidden under tights, socks and cozy soft slippers remain smooth and soft. And in the summer, walking in open shoes, and often barefoot, provokes the appearance of corns and calluses, leading to dry skin and microcracks on it. A regular pedicure cannot cope with such problems, so the health and beauty industry has offered ladies 2 in1 foot care - beauty + healing effect! We are talking about an acid pedicure, the features of which will be explained today by the site Beauty-Hands.ru.
Benefits of a classic pedicure
Shaped pedicure is the oldest method of tidying up nails and cuticles. Although the hardware method is considered more gentle, the classic version transforms even problematic legs.
At the Beauty Salon OK! traditional cleansing manipulations are complemented by foot massage, reflexology, and scrubbing with special compounds. We will do everything to make your skin look young and healthy. At the client’s request, the master will perform peeling, paraffin treatment, and depilation.
A classic pedicure begins with steaming your feet in a warm bath with the addition of disinfectants and aromatic agents. This is another opportunity to enjoy the procedure, inhaling pleasant smells and relaxing in a comfortable chair.
After removing calluses, corns, and the stratum corneum of the epithelium, a feeling of “thin skin” appears. It creates a feeling of lightness, weightlessness: it seems as if a weight has been lifted from your feet.
Trim pedicure is a good preparation before other procedures (paraffin wraps, nail extensions). The master will manually handle the most difficult to reach defects, and your legs will be in perfect condition.
Contraindications
Trim pedicure is considered a traumatic procedure. Although in the hands of a professional there are no risks, before starting the session the specialists check the condition of the legs for contraindications and ask the client about existing chronic diseases. The procedure is not performed if the woman has:
- Oncological tumors
- Fungus on the skin or nails
- Reduced blood clotting
- Diabetes
- Diseases of the circulatory system
- Hepatitis.
Avoid trimming pedicures if you have a persistently weakened immune system.
At the Beauty Salon OK! There are cosmetologists who are passionate about their work and perform classic pedicures according to all the rules, carefully and accurately. Our specialists have the necessary knowledge and tools to carry out the procedure professionally and efficiently. After a classic pedicure, you will feel feminine and beautiful, because you will find healthy and well-groomed legs that you are not ashamed to show off both in winter and summer.
Stages of the procedure
A classic pedicure includes a number of steps that nail technicians must follow:
- Preparatory. The cosmetologist puts on gloves and disinfects the skin in the work area to avoid infection. If there is varnish on the nails, it is removed with special solutions or using hardware.
- Steaming. The feet are immersed in a warm bath with the addition of medicinal oils and extracts for 15-20 minutes. During this time, calluses on the feet and cuticles soften, and the specialist can begin to work.
- Nail treatment. Using tweezers, the cosmetologist gives the nails the desired shape and polishes them with a nail file. Using an orange stick, the ptyrygium (white film) is shifted and removed with tweezers along with the keratinized areas of the cuticle.
- Foot treatment. The master cleanses the skin of calluses using abrasive tools.
- Covering nails with varnish. At the client’s request, nails are coated with regular varnish or a three-layer composition of a base layer, colored gel polish and top coat. This sequence allows you to create a unique design that lasts about 2-3 weeks.
- Application of nourishing and moisturizing products. Using massage movements, the cosmetologist applies creams and lotions to nourish and moisturize the skin.
To further care for the cuticle and maintain the effect, it is recommended to regularly apply olive, peach or almond oils to the skin.
Useful secrets
Useful tips from experts will help you achieve good results and preserve the beauty of your nails for a long time:
- You should not decorate your nails with a lot of sparkles and sequins, otherwise it will ruin their appearance.
- Nail polish will dry faster if you soak your fingertips in cold water for a few minutes. You cannot use a hairdryer to dry the varnish - it is dangerous.
- In order not to waste time on baths, it is recommended to do a pedicure immediately after a shower, since the feet are already steamed.
- It is necessary to disinfect your feet after each stage of treatment.
- The color of pedicure polish is chosen depending on fashion, skin tone and overall look.
There is nothing difficult about doing a pedicure yourself. If you make this a habit, your legs will always look beautiful.
Pedicure tools
The result depends on the quality of the products used. Therefore, everything you need for a pedicure is bought in a specialized store. List of accessories, everything for pedicure:
- machine;
- nippers with sharp tips for removing burrs;
- bath and towel;
- fine-grained pumice, scraper and grater;
- Sander;
- nail files (coarse-grained, double-sided and delicate);
- forceps;
- manicure scissors, which are designed for working with thin nails;
- finger spacers;
- orange cuticle stick;
- multi-colored varnish, acetone and cotton swabs;
- deodorizing agent.
After each use, all pedicure tools and accessories are disinfected and stored in a special cosmetic bag. You can eliminate pathogenic microflora from instruments using a bactericidal lamp.
Which pedicure is better: hardware or classic?
Masters hear this question quite often. It is impossible to answer this unequivocally, if only because of the clients’ personal preferences and the condition of their skin and nails. At the same time, everyone can weigh the features of classic and hardware pedicure, evaluate the possible result and choose the best option for themselves.
For its part, PROFI.RU offers help to everyone! On our site, masters can offer their services, show their work and submit applications for hardware pedicures. Clients can choose a suitable specialist taking into account the cost of services, reviews, and accumulated ratings.
Why get a pedicure
A beautiful pedicure can highlight the beauty of women's feet. Well-groomed nails and feet give a feeling of confidence and comfort, and a beautiful aesthetic appearance indicates that a person treats his appearance responsibly. A pedicure is done to remove overgrown nails, cure cracked heels and fungus. Toes are often hidden in shoes, but in the summer women wear sandals, so a pedicure is especially necessary during this period.
Advantages and disadvantages
This pedicure method has become popular due to the following advantages:
- Protecting the skin from infection by bacteria or other microorganisms. The traditional method using water loses in this case, since the water can sometimes be dirty, and the baths used for the procedure are often poorly sterilized. Pathogenic bacteria and fungi accumulate on wet wipes and towels.
- When washing your hands, you need to select the temperature regime, which is purely individual.
- Because the disinfectant is massaged into the skin, it makes for a relaxing pedicure experience.
- According to observations, such a pedicure allows the polish to last longer. Nail plates that have been treated not with water, but with a disinfectant, hold nail polish much longer.
- With a dry pedicure, the procedure takes much less time, because there is no need to remove excess moisture from the nail plates and cuticles, and there is no need to dry the feet. This significantly saves time both in the salon and at home.
- Saving water resources, eliminating harmful effects on the environment.
The method also has disadvantages, which include:
- unusual sensations. Fans of the traditional approach will find it difficult to switch to the dry pedicure method;
- Pedicure is not suitable for some nails. It is recommended for those with thin and sharp nails.
