There is an opinion that only in a cosmetology salon can a woman’s legs be brought to perfection. Indeed, previously it was difficult to achieve perfection at home. But recently a laser file for heels appeared in the segment of pedicure tools, and women had questions about how effective it is and whether it will help make their feet perfectly smooth. How to achieve this using a new accessory?
Disadvantages of conventional devices
For a long time, women used only pumice and a metal grater, having no alternative. Pumice stone is absolutely safe and does not injure the dermis, but for the effect to be noticeable, you have to steam your heels for a long time before the procedure. The processing itself takes even more time, and the result is weak and requires multiple repetitions. A metal grater copes with problems a little better. However, it has two unpleasant drawbacks: it quickly becomes dull and often injures the skin.
The disadvantages of pumice and grater forced women to turn to specialists. Now there is a choice - a laser file for heels. Reviews from those who have experienced its effect confirm: it perfectly tidies up the legs and maintains this condition.
Laser file
Many people find a way to carry out the necessary procedures at home on their own, without visiting a salon. This allows you to avoid wasting time going to the salon and saving considerable amounts of money. But to perform a pedicure, you need a high-quality file. Smooth, well-groomed heels are easily achieved, and this is the key to healthy foot skin and its beautiful appearance at any time of the year.
Sometimes pollution eats very deep. Soap and stronger cleansers will not help remove contaminated epithelial cells that go deep into the skin. You cannot wear sandals with dirty heels. And even the sand on the beach will not mask this characteristic grayness. Therefore, laser heel graters have gained incredible popularity. Their unique technology is much more productive than conventional pumice stones and foot rubs. A durable and productive laser heel grater is real. The skin will not be damaged, the product will last a long time and will not make it difficult for the user to master the work.
The grater is made from stainless steel. In this case, this common material is processed in a special way. The product is endowed with the following properties:
- Strength.
- Wear resistance.
- Corrosion resistance.
Manufacturing is not complete without a tool such as a laser. Thanks to it, the product is endowed with identical teeth. They are located strictly at a special angle.
Externally, the personal care item looks familiar. But its effect is beyond praise! Care is carried out productively, and the effect is delicate and gentle. There is no need to get carried away and completely remove the skin from your heels. It is only necessary to remove the contaminated and, as a rule, dead layer.
What is
The device is made of stainless steel and equipped with a rubberized plastic handle. The metal surface of the accessory is strewn with numerous tiny teeth no more than 0.1 mm high. The specific relief of the working plane is created using laser equipment. There are different models on sale that differ in shape and abrasive structure. The edge of the tooth cuts off the thinnest layer of the area, then grinds it. This property of the laser surface makes the tool universal, capable of not only cleaning the foot, but also polishing it.
What is a laser file?
This file is made on a metal or plastic base and has grooves in the form of an interesting pattern with diamond coating, which is made using a laser. That is why it is called laser. It's that simple!
These files can be used not only for nails, but also for polishing skin, cuticles and even heels!
Its main purpose is to use it in unedged (European) manicure to safely treat the skin around the nails and correct their shape.
Advantages of the device
In addition to providing a high-quality result, a laser heel file has other valuable properties:
- Safety. The accessory is designed for maximum gentle cleaning. The risk of damage when using it is reduced to zero. Therefore, the device can be recommended even to people suffering from diabetes, and those who have too thin skin and problems with blood vessels.
- Durability. The materials from which the grater is made last a long time, and during operation their performance indicators practically do not change. The grinding surface of the tool does not become clogged, it can be washed under running water and disinfected before and after treating feet.
How to choose the right product
Laser heel file Mertz 755 is a universal model. It has a large work surface and a long handle that is comfortable to hold in your hands. This assistant is especially relevant for salon pedicures; it can also be recommended for men.
Mertz file models 607 and 608 are especially popular among women due to their curved handle. Their configuration is designed specifically to easily handle hard-to-reach areas of the foot without putting you in weird or dangerous positions.
The handles of all models of this brand are made of rubberized plastic, which ensures durability. The material does not slip even in a soapy hand.
Laser grater for pedicure
They belong to the modern generation of pedicure instruments. They cost more than conventional mechanical ones, but are also more effective in use.
Features, principle of operation
Laser technologies have managed to enter all spheres of modern life, and cosmetology is no exception. Laser pedicure graters have been in high demand in recent years. The size, slope and even depth of the notch in this case are clearly calculated and created using a laser. The result is an ideal surface from a functional point of view with increased friction properties.
It's comfortable! You will spend less time polishing the skin of your heels with a laser grater than with a mechanical grater, and the result will be flawless.
Advantages of the tool:
- durability - the service life significantly exceeds that of a conventional mechanical device;
- easy to maintain - cleaning the grater is not particularly difficult;
- high efficiency;
- multifunctionality - the working surface is suitable not only for removing rough skin, but also for foot massage.
The price of a laser grater, of course, is rather high, but if you take into account its service life, it turns out to be more than justified. While you change several mechanical tools, the laser will serve faithfully, allowing you to maintain the skin of your feet in perfect condition.
A laser grater is expensive only at first glance - after all, it has an impressive service life.
How to use
Laser pedicure rubs may have different hardness, so carefully read the manufacturer's instructions before use. Feet must be dry; steam the skin only if absolutely necessary.
General recommendations for using diamond tools:
- Wash your feet and steam them if necessary.
- Pat your skin dry.
- Begin to intensively treat your feet, but do not overdo it with pressure. The surface of the diamond file is sharp, so if you grind too hard, it can damage the skin.
As a result of removing the stratum corneum, dust will form - it needs to be blown off the foot. Rinse your feet, dry and apply cream.
Popular manufacturers
The most popular manufacturers of laser tools:
- "Merz Solingen" are double-sided rigid tools that are not afraid of even the roughest heels. Use strictly on dry skin.
- “Singer” - one working surface is intended for cleaning, the second for grinding. An important advantage is an affordable price with high efficiency.
- Niegelon is a double-sided grater with a wide working surface and a comfortable handle.
- Lady Victory is another laser grater with two grit types.
Laser heel file: how to use
Processing the feet with a tool should not cause difficulties, since the process is similar to cleansing the feet with pumice and other graters (metal, ceramic). There are three ways to carry out the procedure. Each of them has pros and cons, so the woman must choose the one that suits her best:
- Dry.
- With steaming (wet).
- With pre-treatment with cream.
Some manufacturers indicate that it is preferable to use a file after steaming your feet or soaking them in cream. Why is this stated, and which method is the safest?
How to use a heel file correctly
In order to use hand graters and files, no instructions are needed. Before using most of these devices, you need to steam the problem areas in advance before removing the stratum corneum. The same applies to working with a scraper. A device with a blade will easily remove thickening provided the skin is well softened.
Before cleansing your feet with a pumice stone, brush, metal or wood file, give your feet a hot bath. It is necessary to steam your feet in water at a temperature of +40…+50 ° C for half an hour. For maximum effect, add salt (sea or table), essential oils, herbs and other special foot products.
A laser tool for legs of medium hardness can be used on dry and wet legs. But keep in mind that when using a file with a coarse abrasive, you cannot steam your feet in order to avoid skin injury.
Glass and ceramic files have a structure of small abrasive particles, so it is recommended to use them only on dry feet.
Read material on the topic: Types of pedicure: examples of the most popular today
Dry pedicure (European)
This method requires no preparation. It is fast and convenient: you take the laser heel file into your hands and begin treating problem areas. This will appeal to those who don't like to steam their feet. In addition, the process is considered more gentle and gentle. The dry method is suitable for women with thin and sensitive skin on the heels.
However, there are downsides. For example, the method will provide an insignificant effect if your feet have not been looked after for a long time. In addition, it is better not to practice it for people with cracked heels. In this case, the dermis is more often injured, since it has less elasticity than a steamed one. Some women refuse the dry procedure because of the fine dust flying around during sanding.
Wet pedicure
This is the most common method, which is approved by many users and experts. The legs are steamed in a container of hot water. After the skin of the foot has softened, you can begin to treat the rough areas with a grater. This is truly the most effective method, especially if a laser heel file is used for care (the photo makes it possible to evaluate the result).
Minuses:
- the skin dries more than usual after manipulation;
- the process takes a lot of time.
Procedure with pre-treatment with cream
It is believed that this is a type of dry pedicure, since using this method there is no need to steam the feet. Apply a cream with a greasy consistency to clean skin. The process of removing calluses and rough areas begins after it is completely absorbed.
This method has many advantages:
- dust does not fly around during exfoliation;
- softened skin of the legs becomes elastic and more protected from snagging by the teeth of the file;
- subsequently there is no dryness;
- the process takes a little time.
Minus: the effect is somewhat weaker than when steaming.
What is the best way to use a laser file?
Using a laser file, you can perform a pedicure both dry and wet. As already mentioned, the tool lies securely in the hand even in the presence of moisture, so both methods are equally safe.
- Treating the foot using the dry method is the easiest way. Feet should first be thoroughly washed and dried with a towel. After the skin is completely dry, you should take the file in your hands and process the stratum corneum on the feet with confident movements. After this, the skin can be treated with a softening lotion or cream to enhance the effect. It should be noted that working with dry skin should be done on a previously prepared surface, because... small particles of leather fly away during processing.
Pre-steaming will make pedicure easier - A wet pedicure is performed after preliminary steaming the skin of the feet. To do this, you need to make a special foot bath with the addition of bath salts or essential oils. After the skin of the legs has become soft enough, you can treat the feet with a nail file. Unlike the first method, this procedure will require a little more time, since steamed skin is a little more difficult to peel off. However, this procedure provides deeper exfoliation of dead cells. After treatment, the feet must be lubricated with a softening composition.
- There is a third method, which is an improved variation of dry pedicure. To do this, a softening cream is applied to dry, clean skin of the feet, and the treatment procedure begins after it is completely absorbed. This solves the problem of both flying particles of dry skin and efficiency - after treatment with the cream with a laser file, even dry calluses and corns can be removed.
It is important to remember that a foot file is a personal hygiene product that comes into direct contact with your skin. Therefore, it is necessary to wash and disinfect instruments both before and after the treatment procedure to avoid the growth of bacteria and infection on the skin.
In addition, it is imperative to apply a moisturizing foot cream to the skin after the procedure. This will not only prolong the effect of the treatment, but also relieve the skin from drying out.
Remember that after removing the upper stratum corneum, the skin becomes especially sensitive to various microtraumas, and cracks may appear on it due to lack of moisture. Creams allow you to avoid this and provide your feet with a well-groomed appearance.
Post-procedure treatment
After the skin of the feet has been exfoliated and polished, it should be generously lubricated with a rich, nourishing foot product. Users noticed that their skin began to dry out more when the laser heel file became their main assistant for performing pedicures. However, this will not always be the case - the active growth of the dermis will soon stop. It is better to repeat the procedure several times in the first week. Then the situation will change, and feet can be treated only once every seven days.
Laser heel file Mertz 755: reviews
The pedicure tool was rated quite highly by consumers. Most often there are descriptions of working with him, which emphasize the following qualities:
- excellent result, the heels became perfectly smooth;
- ease of processing;
- versatility: one side processes and the other polishes;
- safety of use;
- reducing the time spent on the procedure.
Cons: high price.
Experts recommend purchasing tools only from a reliable store. A fake will not provide the desired result; it will make the feet even rougher than they were before the treatment.
