Which manicure is better: hardware or edged?

Being the owner of beautiful nails is every woman's dream. Some of the fair sex once a week take up files and scissors, creating an impeccable shape of nails with these tools, while other ladies prefer to use the hardware technique, regularly visiting the best beauty salons. What is the difference between the methods?

Every day every person is faced with the negative effects of detergents. Everyday chores, poor-quality tap water, cold and even bright rays of the sun can create many problems. To avoid negative consequences, you need to regularly pay attention to the skin of the hands, and especially the nails.

The exact meaning of the word "manicure" in translation from Latin means "hand care".

The hardware manicure technique is a type of nail care. In the course of the procedure, coarse skin of the fingers and cuticle are removed. The whole process of work is accompanied by the use of several attachments that help to remove the thickness of the stratum corneum around the nail plate. This technique is considered the most modern and very effective for creating an unsurpassed manicure.

For this method of processing nails, masters use special devices that are sold complete with several types of attachments. The procedure for hardware manicure may vary, there are portable and stationary hardware manicure.

The technique of hardware manicure can be an independent or complex procedure aimed at caring for not only nails, but also hands as a whole. You can also use the hardware technique for processing nails at home, the main thing is to familiarize yourself with the intricacies of the device and the instructions for use in advance.

Every woman has got used to the technique of edged manicure for a long time. This method is widespread both in beauty salons and at home.

In the process of the classical technique, the cuticle is removed with gentle movements using small scissors, each nail plate is carefully processed. Coarse skin near the nails is softened with vegetable oils, and then cut off.

It should be noted that in the cosmetology environment, edged manicure has a second name - wet. The reason for this lies in the preliminary preparation of the hands for the trimming procedure, namely, in the steaming bath.

With the help of cosmetic tools, the nails are given the necessary shape. The skin around the nail plate becomes soft and tender. After the edged manicure, you can apply the colorful composition of the varnish.

The classic (or trimmed) manicure method involves using a variety of cosmetic items:

• trimmer;
• sticks on a wooden base;
• nippers;
• special scissors with rounded tips;
• different types of nail files.

Initially, with the help of nippers, the length of the nails is corrected, then the shape is prepared with a nail file, the surface of the nails is subjected to grinding and polishing. After these manipulations, varnish is applied.

A distinctive feature of hardware manicure is the use of special equipment with cutters, and their speed and direction are regulated by the master. The device itself is divided into two types of connection:

• network - the operation of the equipment depends on the connection to the power supply;
• rechargeable battery - comes into action when there is a charged battery (it is worth noting that the battery charge is enough for a long operating time, but the specific figures for each manufacturer are slightly different).

There are a number of differences between edging and hardware techniques that should be noted.

Each procedure in the salon is paid at a fixed rate; for ten sessions, you will have to pay a large amount. But the cost of the apparatus for performing manicure will fully pay off after a while.

With a trim manicure technique, the removal of cuticles is much easier and easier. Hardware milling in this matter is a rather inconvenient and rather lengthy procedure.

Unlike hardware processing, the edging technique carries the risk of being cut by sharp cosmetic items, as a result - possible infection (if the tools are poorly processed).

The process of polishing and subsequent grinding of the nail plate using the apparatus has an ideal result. Unfortunately, with the edging technique, you will not be able to get the maximum effect.

In the modern world, the edging method of manicure, despite the high risk of injury, is widespread. The cuticle is completely cut from the base of the nail plate, which can cause inconspicuous cuts on the skin. Open wounds can become infected, causing blood poisoning. Therefore, it is very important that all instruments used are thoroughly treated with a special solution. In turn, the hardware manicure technique does not do any harm.

According to all indicators, the world cosmetology recognizes the hardware method of nail processing as more gentle. Classic manicure involves the use of trays to soften the skin around the nails, which, after drying, remain soft and delicate, but, unfortunately, for a short time.

After getting acquainted with the main characteristics of edged and hardware manicure, many women have a question of choice. It is impossible to say specifically which is better and which is worse. Each technique has its own undeniable pros and cons. The only thing worth paying close attention to is the type of nail plate.

Based on all the characteristics of hardware manicure, we can summarize, indicating which type of skin and nails it is suitable for:

• this technique is suitable for people who have a fairly quick cuticle recovery after removal;
• owners of problem nails (processing with the ability to adjust the speed will allow you to accurately process the nail plate without violating its integrity);
• the hardware manicure procedure is recommended to be carried out before building or performing a jacket;
• this technique is suitable for owners of nails with closely spaced vessels.

Considering the detailed technique of edged manicure, it should be said that the technique of its execution is suitable for every person. Of course, comparing with the hardware method of processing nails, you can find a lot of shortcomings, but it was the classic manicure that appeared earlier, and its technical side was developed taking into account the characteristics of different people.

Today, it is possible to make a specific choice in favor of a different method of nail treatment, but it is quite difficult. For owners of healthy nails, it is better to do a classic manicure. The procedure takes a long time, but the nail plates are not at risk.

Modern women claim that hardware manicure has a lot of positive qualities. Firstly, the work of the master is reduced several times in time, the nails acquire a flawless appearance for a long time, the neat cuticle becomes soft and pliable, while emphasizing the length of the nail plate. Secondly, the safety of the procedure is noted. The risk of getting wounds on the skin is reduced to zero. It is very convenient to use a hardware cutter when processing extended nails.

The representatives of the older generation are inclined in favor of the edged manicure. Firstly, this technique is very familiar, and after many years of practice at home it takes a little time. Secondly, the surface of the nail plate is processed, sanded and polished with special files that do not remove the main thickness from the nail.

Each technique has its fans and detractors. Young girls try to keep up with the times, demand high-quality manicure in a short period of time, and accordingly tend to the hardware method. But for the removal of cuticles and manual preparation of the shape of the nail, they choose a classic manicure.

Studying the reviews of most of the fair sex, we can summarize that hardware manicure is more suitable for brittle and flaking nails. Neat and gentle processing with cutters will not harm the nail plate.

Specialist tips for choosing a manicure in the video below.