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Manicure and Pedicure Tools and What They Do Beauty services Nail Clippers: Salons use nail clippers that are basically the same as the clippers that you use at home. They will generally have a smaller pair for the fingernails and a larger pair for the toenails. Nail clippers are used to get rid of jagged nail edges, cuticle build-up, and sometimes event calluses. Orange Stick: This slim wooden stick is used to push back overgrown cuticles for clipping and cleaning. The end of the orange stick has a slanted, rounded end. Some fancier orange sticks used in some salons even have padding on one side. If you’ve never been to a hair and beauty salon for a manicure or pedicure, it can be a little intimidating to see the wide array of tools used on your hands and feet. Each tool is specially designed to alter the look of your nails. Understanding what every important tool is used for can help your trip to the hair and beauty salon run much more smoothly. Learn more about manicure and pedicure tools and what each is used for. Lotion: Any good hair and beauty salon will end your manicure or pedicure with a nice massage using a quality lotion. They will typically select a lotion that not only has a strong, lovely scent, but one that also has hydrating properties that will keep your hands and feet feeling ultra-soft and smooth. Polish Remover: If you have any old nail polish, it will need to be removed by the nail technician with polish remover and a few cotton balls. The nail will need to be free of old polish, oils, and dirt to allow the new polish to better adhere. Nailbrush: Some salons use a nail brush to help clean on and under the nail. It can help to scrub off dead layers of skin near the cuticle. It can also stimulate blood circulation to the nail beds, boosting nail growth. Aromatic Soap: Many salons begin a manicure or pedicure with a nice dip into a bath of aromatic soap mixed with warm water. This not only helps to clean the skin, but also moisturizes and softens the skin while leaving a pleasant scent. Taking a trip soon to the hair and beauty salon for a manicure or pedicure? Don’t be intimidated by the wide range of tools used by nail technicians. Each has a distinct purpose that helps to leave your nails looking their very best at the end of the session.

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Nail Clippers: Salons use nail clippers that are basically the same as the clippers that you use at home. They will generally have a smaller pair for the fingernails and a larger pair for the toenails. Nail clippers are used to get rid of jagged nail edges, cuticle build-up, and sometimes event calluses. Orange Stick: This slim wooden stick is used to push back overgrown cuticles for clipping and cleaning. The end of the orange stick has a slanted, rounded end. Some fancier orange sticks used in some salons even have padding on one side.

If you’ve never been to a hair and beauty salon for a manicure or pedicure, it can be a little intimidating to see the wide array of tools used on your hands and feet. Each tool is specially designed to alter the look of your nails. Understanding what every important tool is used for can help your trip to the hair and beauty salon run much more smoothly. Learn more about manicure and pedicure tools and what each is used for.

Lotion: Any good hair and beauty salon will end your manicure or pedicure with a nice massage using a quality lotion. They will typically select a lotion that not only has a strong, lovely scent, but one that also has hydrating properties that will keep your hands and feet feeling ultra-soft and smooth. Polish Remover: If you have any old nail polish, it will need to be removed by the nail technician with polish remover and a few cotton balls. The nail will need to be free of old polish, oils, and dirt to allow the new polish to better adhere. Nailbrush: Some salons use a nail brush to help clean on and under the nail. It can help to scrub off dead layers of skin near the cuticle. It can also stimulate blood circulation to the nail beds, boosting nail growth. Aromatic Soap: Many salons begin a manicure or pedicure with a nice dip into a bath of aromatic soap mixed with warm water. This not only helps to clean the skin, but also moisturizes and softens the skin while leaving a pleasant scent. Taking a trip soon to the hair and beauty salon for a manicure or pedicure? Don’t be intimidated by the wide range of tools used by nail technicians. Each has a distinct purpose that helps to leave your nails looking their very best at the end of the session.