Edged manicure - technology of execution

An edged classic manicure is a classic method of nail care that maintains the polished, well-groomed appearance of your hands. It’s a standard in both salon-quality and do-at-home manicures because so many people find it to be precise and clean.

We’ll walk you through the process of getting the ideal edged classic manicure in this article. These pointers will assist you in achieving the greatest outcomes, regardless of your level of experience.

You can make sure that your manicure is both gorgeous and long-lasting by adhering to a few easy steps. Now let’s explore the fundamentals of crafting a perfect manicure with a subtle edge.

Step	Description
1. Prepare the Nails	Remove any old polish, file the nails into shape, and soak your hands in warm water for a few minutes.
2. Push Back Cuticles	Gently push back the cuticles using a cuticle pusher. Be careful not to damage the nail bed.
3. Trim the Cuticles	Carefully trim the excess cuticle using a cuticle nipper, if necessary. Avoid cutting too much.
4. Buff the Nails	Use a nail buffer to smooth the nail surface, making sure not to over-buff.
5. Apply Polish	Apply a base coat, followed by two layers of nail polish, and finish with a top coat for shine and protection.

Contents

Principle and advantages
What you need
Cuticle nippers
Pusher
Step -by -step instruction
Precautions
Contraindications
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Principle and advantages

A trimmer manicure involves soaking the nails first, then using cuts to remove growths from the cuticle and adjacent side ridges.

Using nail clippers or scissors, only the dead, excess skin is cut; the healthy skin is left unharmed. The benefits of a manicure with trim:

speed. The trimming technique allows you to treat two hands in just 10-20 minutes;
relatively low cost. To perform the procedure, you do not need to purchase special devices, products or tools. Only nippers or regular nail scissors are enough;
easy to perform. You can do a trimmed manicure at home, it is enough to master the basic knowledge of the structure of the cuticle and the technique of execution.

Drawbacks:

traumatic. Due to the use of cutting tools, there is a high probability of wounds and cuts. Much here depends not only on the qualifications of the master, but also on the characteristics of the client"s circulatory system. With closely located capillaries, it is almost impossible to avoid bleeding. In addition, trim manicure, if the technique is not followed, can lead to the formation of hangnails;
increase in the rate of re-growth. Experimentally, it has been found that with the trim method, the cuticle grows faster than with hardware or European manicure;
the likelihood of infection. Due to the violation of the integrity of the skin, with the trim technique, the risk of infection, including hepatitis or HIV, is much higher. Of course, this largely depends on the master and his methods of processing the instruments.

What you need

A manicure with an edge is less expensive because it doesn’t require the use of pricey tools or supplies. However, you still need to purchase the bare minimum of required tools.

Cuticle nippers

Sharpening the nippers is the most important thing you should do. The risk of cuts and injuries increases with tool dullness.

Consider the following factors when selecting nippers for an edged manicure:

material. Buy nippers made of medical, carbon or alloy steel, as these materials are the most unpretentious and at the same time durable. Steel is resistant to the effects of disinfectant solution and can be sharpened;
stroke. Before buying, take the selected nippers in your hands. Squeeze and unclench them several times to assess the smoothness of the stroke. When unclenching, the nippers should not "bounce";
length of the cutting element. Cuticle nippers differ in the size of their cutting edge – it can be from 3 to 12 mm. Nippers should be selected based on the size of the nail. Ideally, a manicurist should have 2 sizes – up to 6 mm for narrow nails and from 6 to 12 for wide ones;
general size of the tool. Make sure that the nippers sit comfortably in your hand, and the length of the handles does not cause discomfort. All sizes are equally suitable for masters with short fingers, and here the decisive factor is habit. For those with long fingers, tools with a short handle are absolutely not suitable.

Consider the Staleks SMART NS-30-7 steel nippers when selecting nails that are wide and have an edge length of 7 mm. The nippers fit comfortably in the hand and are simple to sharpen.

Manicure scissors, such as ZINGER Premium 1303 Salon, can be used in place of nippers, but experts typically favor nippers because they are more practical.

Pusher

The pusher’s job is to lift and move the cuticle so that nippers can remove it later.

When picking a pusher, take into account:

width of the blade. It is selected based on the width of the nail. If you buy a pusher for yourself, focus on your nails. Masters are advised to buy several pushers with different sizes of the working blade;
raw materials. Pushers made of medical, carbon or alloy steel, like nippers, are subject to all types of processing and can be sharpened;
convenience. The pusher should fit comfortably in your hand so that nothing causes you discomfort during work. By the way, pay attention to models with a ribbed surface of the handle – it performs an anti-slip function;
quality. The pusher should not have nicks, "fences" and curved edges. To check for the smallest protrusions, run the working part of the tool across your palm. A high-quality pusher does not "scrape" the skin.

Regarding functionality, you can select a pusher that is one- or two-sided. Zinger provides pushers of the highest caliber. The brand offers pushers in a variety of sizes and functions, including models with two sides, such as the MC – 0011 model.

From extra instruments:

a buff for polishing nails. For these purposes, you can purchase a buff with different edges of hardness, like the four-sided No. 979 from Mertz;
glass or plastic file, For example, plastic from CND with abrasive edges 240 and 360 grit;
Bath for smearing. For crap manicure, you can do with a regular plastic bath Runail without heating and maintaining temperature.

Step -by -step instruction

If you haven’t had a trim manicure before, we advise you to do the initial procedure with the master in the cabin. As a result, you can follow the steps and learn how to handle the skin properly to prevent damage.

Adjust the length and shape of the nails with a file. It is better to choose a file of glass or plastic – it injures the nail plate less;
Get water into the bath with a temperature of 30-40 degrees and lower your hands for 5-10 minutes;
Gently lift the cuticle with a wide part of the cannon to separate it from the nail plate. The movements should not be sharp, so as not to injure the skin;
With nippers, starting from the side roller through the center of the cuticle, begin to cut the skin. Try to make the new cut start exactly where the previous one ended – this will help avoid “hairiness”;
Buff the nail with a 900-1200 grit polishing buff;
Apply oil to the cuticle and moisturizing cream to the skin of your hands.

Do not include the step of soaking your hands if a remover is used to soak the cuticle and separate it from the nail plate. In this instance, the product is applied to dry skin and left on for one to five minutes, depending on the product; it is then removed using a pusher.

Simultaneously, the most popular and traditional approach is the use of softening baths. Additionally, you can: if you add more ingredients to the water

strengthen the nail plate – add 1 t. l. sea salt;
moisturize and nourish the nail and the periungual space, dropping a few drops of grape seed oil, jojoba or shea;
disinfect by adding 5-6 drops of tea tree oil as an additional component.

Producers of manicure supplies also provide unique pre-made bath mixes.

Morizo milk with three oils softens and nourishes the skin and nails. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and prone to allergic rashes;
Orly Pro Purifying Soak for hands salt. Effectively cleanses the skin and starts the process of cell regeneration. Prepares the cuticle for subsequent manipulations. Due to the use of Dead Sea salt, has a rejuvenating effect.

Precautions

when performing a trim manicure at home, make sure that the nippers or scissors are sharpened sufficiently. A dull tool will not allow you to achieve a “clean” manicure;
keep an eye on sterility. Even if you are doing a manicure only for yourself, treat the tools. Of course, you won"t get serious infections in this case, but bacteria multiplying on the surface of the pusher or nippers will happily "migrate" to the fresh cut of the cuticle. Use an alcohol solution to treat your personal tools. Masters must carry out a full sterilization cycle.

Contraindications

fungal infection. If you have onychomycosis, refuse the trimming method so as not to introduce infection into the circulatory system. Antiseptic treatment is practically useless in this case;

Because they don’t want to cut the cuticle and compromise the integrity of the skin, masters in Europe are reluctant to trim manicures. Do you hold the same position as foreign nail technicians? Post your thoughts in the comments section!

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It takes patience and practice to perfect the classic manicure with an edge. Using the proper technique guarantees that your nails remain strong and healthy while also improving their appearance.

You can get salon-quality results at home if you carefully follow the instructions and use high-quality equipment. Recall that the secret to a perfect finish is to take good care of your nails and handle your cuticles gently.

A flawless edged manicure is a timeless skill that gives you confidence and beauty at your fingertips, whether you do it for yourself or for others.