Pedicure file: types of professional files, how laser and electric files work

Advantages of disposable instruments

Disposable devices are replacing reusable ones. The use of disposable pedicure files ensures:

Safe to use.
Hygiene.
Disposable devices cannot be disinfected or treated after use.
Saving money.
Client trust.

Some products are sold in individual packaging, which is important when working with visitors. Disposable attachments for pedicure devices allow you to extend the operating time of the devices. Such devices do not require special care. This saves not only money, but also working time.

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.

Types of pedicure files

For home or salon foot care, use nail files to:

give shape to the nail plate;
polish;
polished.

Depending on their purpose, mechanical tools have a certain shape and grain size. The tools differ in the material from which the body and abrasive are made. According to the operating principle of the files, there are:

mechanical;
electrical;
laser

Masters distinguish between tools for processing the nail plate and skin.

It should be noted

Laser pedicure files and graters have different surfaces, with different tooth diameters and densities.
All sides of the grater can be distinguished by their grain size (coarser or softer). The advantages of a laser file for pedicure include:

Convenience. The file has a convenient shape; your hands will feel comfortable gripping its handle.
Ease. The material from which the nail file is made is very light.
Gentle properties. The device is designed to gently remove rough skin.
Multifunctionality. Allows polishing and filing.
Practical. Laser pedicure files can be processed, disinfected and washed.

Electric pedicure file with roller attachment

The electric file is designed to remove rough skin, its effect is gentle and soft. After using an electric pedicure file, the skin on your heels becomes soft and silky. The device operates on a battery and is very convenient to use. And the most interesting thing is that you don’t need to steam the legs first; the file works great on a dry surface. Already after the first use, you feel well-groomed.

Rules for using this device:

You should remove the cover, which serves as a protective frame for the saw roller, and examine its fastening. If the roller is firmly attached, then everything is fine.
Turn on the device and check its functionality.
During the pedicure process, you should not apply too much pressure with an electric file to the skin areas that require treatment. Do not hold the clip for more than four seconds. Just move it over your heels and areas of calluses and corns. Next, you should stop the operation of the device and evaluate the result. If you are not satisfied with something, repeat the event.
If the results obtained please you, then turn off the device, rinse the legs and rub in the nourishing cream.

Advantages of an electric file:

The device has a convenient shape. It is comfortable for your hands to grasp the device.
Ease. The material from which the electric pedicure file is made is very light.
No steaming. There is no need to pre-soften the skin.
No wires. Battery operated.

Caring for an electric pedicure file with a roller attachment is as follows:

After each use, remove the roller and rinse under running water. Then dry thoroughly.
Re-insert the roller into the file and put it in the case.
If your roller wears out, replace it.
Replace batteries when their service life expires.

Observe precautions:

Use only for its intended purpose.
If redness appears, stop use immediately.
The device should not be used on damaged or abrased skin.
Do not contact with water.
Make sure that clothes and long hair do not get caught under the roller.
Cannot be used by people with diabetes.
Keep away from children.

Files for mechanical work with the nail plate

The 1-TOUCH catalog presents mechanically processed nail files that differ in shape, material, and purpose.

Form

The catalog presents tools of various shapes:

oval;
block;
boomerang.

Oval files

The most common tools are oval shaped. They have smoothed corners, fit comfortably in the hand, and are intended for manicure and pedicure:

create an oval to the nail plate;
sawed off;
work with rollers;
cleanses the skin of the feet.

Blocks

Blocks are called buffs or block saws. These are bars designed for filing natural and false nails. The tool may have the shape of a rectangle, where the sides have their own grain size.

Boomerang

Boomerang-shaped files are used to process the nail plate in the cuticle area, and also sharpen the edge of the nail.

The dimensions of the tool are designed so that while processing the surface of a nail or foot, the hand does not get tired. Length - within 18 cm, width - 2 cm.

Grain

Abrasive (degree of hardness, grain size) - measured in grit. The quality of nail or skin treatment depends on the abrasiveness of the tool. Incorrect selection of the degree of abrasive leads to small cracks, infection with fungi, and penetration of pathogenic microorganisms into the blood. Fine grit means a soft file, indicated by a large number. The catalog contains samples with a double working surface. One side may have an index of 120 grit, the reverse - 180. The amount of abrasiveness is expressed in the name of the tool:

very rough - 60 - 80;
rough - 100 - 120;
average - 120 - 180;
coarse grinding - 220 - 240;
fine grinding - 280 - 320;
finishing grinding - 360 - 500;
polishing - 500 - 1,200.

To extend gel and acrylic nails, use tools with the following indicators:

60 - 80 grit in the shape of a boomerang or rectangular (for sawdust along the length);
100 - 180 grit in the form of a rectangle or boomerang (to create a shape and treat the surface);
220 - 1,200 grit blocks (polishing and grinding).

Housing material

Manufacturers make pedicure files from:

metal;
wood and Teflon;
glass;
ceramics;
mylar.

Metal tools

Metal files are strong, cheap and durable. In the last century, this material was used everywhere, in the absence of other tools. The abrasive used was a coating of diamond or sapphire chips or notches on the surface of the file. Flaws:

With their help, the nail is processed in one direction. Otherwise, the plate will peel off and lose its appearance.
Works with natural nails.
Microcracks are left on the surface.

Wooden and Teflon nail files

Wooden and Teflon tools are often used by craftsmen in beauty salons. Files made from such materials work with natural and false nails. The catalog contains files of various shapes and grain sizes, as well as disposable tools. Files made of wood and Teflon are multifunctional. They are used for:

grinding and polishing the nail plate;
filing;
cleansing the skin of the feet;
cuticle processing.

Glass

Instruments made of glass and crystal are intended for home and salon use. They protect the edge of the nail plate from delamination, are durable, and do not lead to the appearance of microcracks. The catalog contains glass files of various colors, shapes, and abrasives.

Ceramics

Ceramic tools are used to process natural and false nails. These tools are used to process the cut in two directions, as they do not leave microcracks or cause delamination of the nail plate.

Mylar

Polymer material invented by Du Pont. Durable, lightweight, hygienic Mylar is coated in a variety of grain sizes.

Abrasive material

Popular files with abrasive made from precious stones:

diamond;
sapphire;
ruby.

These are hard materials designed to handle durable nails. Tools with an emery working surface do not go out of use. The sandpaper is designed for soft nails.

Replacement attachments for pedicure equipment have different shapes and grain sizes. The 1-TOUCH company offers sets of 10, 40, 50, 60 nozzles. The company's catalog presents products of foreign companies and goods of its own manufacture.

Preliminary preparation

To do a pedicure correctly, first soften the skin of your feet. If you do not do this and work with dry skin, it is easy to cause injury and damage the skin.

To soften, clean feet are placed in a bath with a warm decoction of herbs, essential oils, and salt. The procedure is carried out for 10 - 15 minutes. After softening, the feet are dried with a towel. You should not wash your feet after a bath, so as not to wash off the salt. It penetrates into the deep layers of the dermis and maintains the correct water balance, preventing the skin from becoming rough.

After the procedure, the feet are treated.

Cleansing rough skin

For feet with simple hardening of the skin, files with a small grain size are used. Removal of corns, calluses, and very rough skin is carried out in 2 stages. First, treat the surface with the rough side of the file. After that, use the fine-grained side.

When working with difficult areas, treat the skin carefully. Otherwise, you may damage the skin. Often the cause of corns and calluses is a violation of the integrity of the skin. After injury, infection occurs, which leads to decay and the appearance of calluses.

How to use an electric file correctly

Using an electric device does not imply pre-steaming the skin in a hot bath. You need to start cleaning after washing your feet with soap and drying them with a towel. There is also no need to exert force by pressing on the device. This can cause deep damage to the skin, which will result in a wound. After injury, a scar will appear, which will not be easy to get rid of.

Manufacturers recommend that when using a file at home, you should wear a protective cap on your head or securely secure the hair at the back of your head. This is necessary as a safety measure to prevent curls from getting under the roller. Rotating quickly, it will instantly wrap the strand around itself, resulting in serious injury.

After treating the feet, it is necessary to wash off the skin dust and treat the skin with a softening cream. Experts do not recommend using saws, including electric ones, when there are direct contraindications:

wounds;
deep painful cracks;
fungal skin infection;
local inflammatory reactions.

It is not permissible to treat other parts of the body with the device.

Laser files for pedicure

Laser files are classified as mechanical tools. They are made on a metal or glass base. Laser devices have a number of advantages:

with their help, the edge of the nail is processed in two directions;
do not leave microcracks;
do not lead to splitting of nails;
Designed for natural and false nails;
1 laser device replaces several pedicure instruments;
After grinding the cut, the edge of the nail plate is sealed.

The disadvantage of this type of file is its fragility - glass tools break easily.

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?

Electric models

Beauty salons are switching to using electric pedicure devices. These are professional tools that provide high-quality foot treatment. Devices operating on an electrical basis have a number of advantages over mechanical ones:

effectively clean the surface;
safe;
work with dry and wet skin;
does not require preliminary preparation of the feet;
have great functionality;
easy to use;
nozzles are easy to change;
do not require special care;
have greater productivity;
reliable and durable;
quickly cleanse the skin of rough particles.

Thanks to replaceable caps and a base for the caps, the procedure is hygienic and safe. The quality of work is maintained at a high level. The grain size of the caps at different levels allows the use of one device. This saves the salon money.

Manufacturers produce electrical devices for pedicure that perform:

cleansing the skin of rough particles;
grinding;
peeling.

In professional work, two types of devices are used: for enhanced cleansing of the feet and electric pumice. The first type works at the initial stage. The second type carries out finishing treatment of the skin and massages the legs. Electrical appliances include a container for keratinized particles. This box allows you to keep your work area clean.

The company's catalog presents bases for caps with a diameter of 5 - 13 mm. In the catalog you can choose a base suitable for any device.

Replaceable nozzles made in Poland have a diameter of 10 - 13 mm. They are designed for various types of pedicure devices.

In addition to nail files, the company offers orange wood sticks. They are used to make unedged manicures. The natural material has disinfectant properties and does not violate the integrity of the skin.

Why do you need an electric foot file and why is it better than a mechanical one?

How does an electric file work? The compact device consists of a handle and a removable roller. It is made of an abrasive material that will easily deal with calluses and corns. The roller rotates at high speed, erasing dead skin cells. The process is a little similar to grinding, but instead of a grinding stone there is a small and convenient device.

An electric file is much more convenient than a mechanical one. Firstly, you don’t need to rub your heels yourself in an awkward position: the roller rotates using a built-in motor. Secondly, an electric file is safer: you don’t need to steam your feet before using it, but this process can lead to cracks and microdamages of the skin.

How to use an electric foot file

Using an electric file is even easier than using mechanical care products. First of all, because you don’t need to steam and wet your feet. It is enough to wash them and dry them thoroughly before the procedure. Don't forget that the roller should be in close contact with the skin. At the same time, you should not put too much pressure on the device - not all models are able to withstand such pressure. You need to move the roller smoothly so as not to miss sections. There is no need to delay the procedure: 2-3 minutes will be enough to get rid of calluses on one heel.

If redness appears on the skin while using the file, stop the procedure and wait until the irritation goes away. You should also refrain from using an electric foot file if your skin has any damage or abrasions. After use, do not forget to wash off any remaining dead skin from the roller. If the device comes with a protective cap, then cover the roller with it.

Compared to their mechanical counterparts, electric nail files are significantly more expensive. However, the device works out its money one hundred percent. Of course, you shouldn’t expect salon quality from a home appliance. An electric file is more suitable for well-groomed feet. If this is not your case, then one device will not be enough: you need creams, baths and other cosmetics.

What to pay attention to

How to choose the best electric file? First of all, you should pay attention to the manufacturer. Files are an inexpensive device, so you will have to pay a little extra for high-quality devices. If you don’t want to overpay, well-known Asian brands producing home appliances are perfect for you: ZIMBER (a Russian company with assembly in China), Supra, Sinbo and others.

Most files today are autonomous, powered by batteries or a built-in rechargeable battery. The first option is more convenient if you often use a saw on the road, when you don’t always have an outlet at hand. Moreover, you can buy batteries in any store, but a certain type of charger is not so easy to find.

Before purchasing, you should hold the device in your hands. For some, one form factor is more suitable, for others - everyone’s arms (as well as legs) are different. Check how confidently the file lies in your hand and whether the coating is slipping. Take a close look at the materials: models made of cheap, easily soiled plastic may not withstand several months of work.

Another important detail is the availability of videos. If you purchased some exotic model, it is not a fact that rollers for it are sold at the nearest pharmacy. However, this is a very important criterion, since without replaceable rollers the device will last a maximum of a month - after that the abrasive layer will be erased and the file will no longer be so effective.

Where can I buy

The issue of foot care has ceased to be an area of beauty and sexuality. Today it is a practical approach to health. The 1-TOUCH company offers a wide range of files for feet and nails. The company guarantees:

high quality of goods;
safe use;
low prices;
tools from leading manufacturers;
convenient payment system.

The reward system demonstrates a respectful attitude towards clients. By making a purchase for a certain amount, the customer receives discounts:

bronze;
silver;
gold;
platinum.

Special conditions are also provided. The company's products have certificates of conformity and licenses provided for by the laws of the Russian Federation. More than 4,000 clients constantly cooperate with 1-TOUCH.

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