Hardware manicure with one cutter: how to do it, choosing a nozzle

Hardware manicures have grown in popularity due to their accuracy and effectiveness. Using a single cutter is one of the easiest and most efficient methods. If you want to achieve a polished, clean look without using multiple tools, this method is ideal for both novices and pros.

We’ll walk you through the steps of doing a hardware manicure with just one cutter in this article. Additionally, you’ll discover how to select the ideal nozzle to guarantee the greatest polish for your nails. This guide will assist you in mastering the fundamentals of this method, regardless of whether you’re new to it or looking to improve.

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Types of cutters – choosing the best one

Stages of execution
If the cuticle is not cut: three reasons
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Types of cutters – choosing the best one

Traditionally, a manicure involves the use of two types of cutters: one for cleaning the nails and the other for actually performing the manicure, which involves manipulating the skin and nails.

To remove the coating from the nails, carbide or ceramic cutters work well. You must consider the direction in which the notches or knives are located when making your selection. Those who are right-handed look to the left, while those who are left-handed look to the right.

Carbide ones are intended only for right-handed people – their notches are located to the left.

Ceramic ones are considered universal, since their knives are located perpendicular to the base, without tilt.

The notch’s color is the second factor:

For removing material, cutters with black or blue notches are suitable;

For manicure – with a red notch, indicating a "soft" abrasive.

The most common tool used when working with leather is a diamond attachment. They are based on a metal cast form that has been sprayed with fine diamond chips. accompanied by blue or red notches. Any kind of skin can be worked on with this abrasive because the notches on it are larger on the blue ones and smaller on the red ones.

Diamond cutters with red notches—and very infrequently, blue ones—are used for cutting and cleaning the area beneath the cuticle.

Depending on the manufacturer, the abrasive may have a slightly different hardness. When selecting a cutter to work with the skin, it is preferable to pay attention to the red notes. Diamond attachments measuring between 0.18 and 0.25 cm are used in hardware manicures to clean the pterygium beneath the cuticle, and between 0.25 and 0.40 cm are used for cutting.

A cutter shape with an elongated or sharp tip is preferable for thoroughly cleaning the area beneath the cuticle. Using a round cutter to clean everything beneath the cuticle is challenging, and if you try to insert it deeper under the skin, you risk making cuts.

Cutter removal is advised in order to remove pterygium:

For chopping:

Ball;

Rounded cylinder;
Pear;
Kidney, bullet, bud;

Any other cutter with a ball at the base.

The master’s working area, which is the widest portion of the "ball," is where the cut is made.

After putting everything above together, we can say that one nozzle—which connects a spicy nose and a rounded "tummy"—can be used for the entire hardware manicure process, meaning that it can be lifted by the cuticle, the phergy can be removed, the skin can be cut off, and the side rollers can be cleaned.

The bullet, lentil, and drop attachments are the most often used single-cutting manicure tools. They will all be more practical to use on various skin types because of their differing shapes and diameters.

Cutter for bullets:

Bullet is suitable for normal or neglected skin. Article – 0.25 or 274.031.
It has a voluminous nose, it goes well under the cuticle, cleans the pocket and eponychium, lateral sinuses. If the cuticle is thin, delicate and torn, then it will be inconvenient to work with it. It is better to use the bullet for hands with large lateral ridges, with shallow sinuses, so that the nose can freely move in any direction without causing injury.
Recommended diameter – 0.25 cm.

Abrasiveness marker notch – red, soft.
With the sharp tip of the "bullet" we process the area under the cuticle, with the round edge – we cut raised skin. We grind the side rollers with it, since we have the desired diameter of the working surface of the nozzle and the abrasiveness recommended for manipulations with the skin.
Just one "bullet" can replace several attachments in the arsenal of a beginner and an experienced craftsman. We save time, money, and get the desired result.

Cutoff drop:

Article – 266.040. This attachment is larger and therefore more aggressive in work than a bullet.
It is better to use for dry, rough, neglected hands. It is very difficult to process wet and thin skin with it due to the large diameter of 0.40 cm and a large contact area.

Cutter for lentils:

For wet, thin or normal skin of the hands, it is better to choose the lentil shape of a small diameter. Article – 257.08 or 0.21.
The peculiarity of the shape is a thin, sharp, elongated nose, straight side parts and a pronounced roundness. Different manufacturers may have slightly different shapes with the same article number, so it is better to take a closer look, especially if you are buying it for the first time.

Stages of execution

To achieve the intended outcome, all masters must follow their order. Only those that have to do with working on the skin after the coating has been removed using a ceramic or carbide attachment will be taken into consideration:

Lifting the cuticle;

Cleaning the pterygium;
Twisting the cuticle at 90 degrees;
Cut.

You must open the so-called "pocket" in order to thoroughly clean the area beneath the cuticle. You can use a pusher or an orange stick for lifting. To do a manicure with one cutter, select a "bullet" or options from the previous list.

Phase of cuticle lifting

Use a "bullet" that has a pointed nose. Move the side roller and hold it with your other hand while starting from the point of growth. Proceed from the growth point to the cuticle in a single direction. The nozzle ought to be positioned perpendicular to both the skin surrounding the nail and the line we are moving along.

Phase of pterygium cleaning

The same nozzle that we used in the first stage—a bullet, bud, or lentil—is used here. We operate at a revolution rate of 15,000–17,000 rpm. The tip is the only thing that functions. We begin from the point of growth in the forward mode. The maximum inclination angle is 45 degrees to prevent sawing through the side ridges and nail of the belly. We gently and widely clean the sinus region.

The cuticle’s stage of twisting or opening

The accuracy of this step determines the quality of the next cut. This step is to thin, smooth, and rotate the cuticle in preparation for cutting it with the nozzle’s belly. At 15,000–17,000 revolutions per minute, we work. We only use the tip of the "bullet," which we insert under the cuticle and gradually lift and move away from the nail. We smooth the skin in a ninety-degree angle.

At this point, we remove the pterygium’s remnants, which are now fully exposed due to the skin’s lifting. Reduce the speed if the nozzle tears the client’s skin and makes them uncomfortable.

Stage cut

Keep using one "bullet" to perform hardware manicures. The nozzle only functions with the "belly" at this point. We operate in a single direction and in the forward mode. More than 8000 is the appropriate speed for thick skin, and between 5000 and 8000 for thin skin.

Starting at the growth point, we smooth and polish the side ridges to a high gloss. The cutter is positioned at the base of the cuticle, beneath the skin, at its widest point when we get there. Then, we make a cut by making quick, sweeping motions away from the nail. Along the line of the skin cut, the nozzle movements should replicate the rounded shape of the nail.

If the cuticle is not cut: three reasons

The first reason is that the speed is chosen incorrectly. You can vary the speed within the range from 4000 to 8000 revolutions. In this case, it is necessary to ask the client about the sensations – does it burn or not.
The second reason is the incorrect position of the nozzle. It should be installed in a position under the skin, and remain in the same position as you move around nails.

The third reason is that the cuticle is not fully opened at the stage of twisting or opening. It is not thin enough for cutting, not thinned.

Have you attempted to use a single cutter for hardware manicures? What challenges did the process present?

One cutter hardware manicure is an easy and efficient way to get salon-quality results at home. You can quickly and easily shape, smooth, and clean your nails by choosing the appropriate nozzle. This is an excellent option for both novice and expert users because it saves time and lowers the chance of nail damage.

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Step	Details
Choosing the Cutter	Select a medium or fine-grit carbide or ceramic bit for a safe and effective manicure.
Preparation	Clean and dry your nails. Push back the cuticles gently.
Using the Cutter	Turn on the e-file at a low speed. Glide the bit over the nail surface to remove the cuticle and smooth the nail plate.
Finishing	Buff the nails lightly and apply cuticle oil for hydration.

If you select the appropriate nozzle and operate it correctly, performing a hardware manicure with a single cutter is not only feasible but efficient as well. For people who would rather take a more straightforward, efficient approach to nail care, this method is ideal.

You don’t need to use many tools to accomplish professional results if you concentrate on a single cutter. It’s a great option for beginners as well as time-savers because it’s all about technique and precision.

When choosing the ideal nozzle for your requirements, keep in mind that taking your time will make a huge difference in the final result. You’ll discover that with practice, this technique can be just as successful as employing an entire set of tools.