Manicure Tools

Manicure Tools – Nippers, Pushers, Files and Drill Bits for Every Manicure

A clean, long-lasting manicure starts before the first coat of gel polish: with careful cuticle work, a precisely filed shape and a well-prepared nail plate. This collection brings together the tools you need for it, from stainless steel nippers and scissors to disposable files and drill bits for machine manicure. Good tools save time, protect the skin around the nail and give more predictable results in the salon and at home.

Cuticle Nippers, Scissors and Pushers

• Cuticle nippers: stainless steel nippers with different jaw lengths, from short jaws for precise work on small areas to longer jaws for faster removal of dead skin.
• Cuticle scissors: thin, curved cuticle scissors for delicate trimming of cuticles and hangnails, well suited to the classic (wet) manicure.
• Pushers: double-ended pushers for pushing back the cuticle, cleaning the nail plate and removing residues along the side walls.

Nail Files and Buffers

Choose the grit according to the task: 80–100 grit for shortening and shaping artificial nails, 150–180 grit for shaping and refining, 240 grit and finer for natural nails and fine finishing. Besides classic mineral and foam files, you will find disposable papmAm files and abrasive tapes on metal, plastic and wooden bases. A fresh abrasive for every treatment is the most hygienic solution for salons. Buffers smooth the surface, and polishing files bring out a natural shine. See all nail files and buffers.

Nail Drill Bits

For machine manicure and work with gel, you can choose from carbide and diamond drill bits in shapes such as Flame, Ball, Cone, Corn and Frustum. Carbide bits remove gel and acrygel quickly, while diamond bits are ideal for cuticle work and the areas around the nail. The color of the ring shows the abrasiveness, and some shapes are also available for left-handed technicians. See all nail drill bits, and for machine work also nail drills.

Dust Brushes and Care of Your Tools

A soft dust brush removes filing dust from the nail before you apply gel polish or builder gel. To keep instruments safe and long-lasting, clean and disinfect them after every use. Suitable solutions are in instrument disinfection.

Manicure Tools by Brand

• STALEKS: the widest range of stainless steel nippers, scissors and pushers, papmAm disposable files, mineral files, buffers and carbide and diamond drill bits.
• DARK: carbide and diamond drill bits, foam files, buffers and polishing files.
• TOUCH: carbide drill bits.
• Kodi: straight and crescent files, buffers and polishers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which nail file grit should I choose?

Use 80–100 grit for shortening and shaping gel and acrylic nails, 150–180 grit for shaping and refining, and 240 grit or finer for natural nails and finishing. The lower the number, the coarser the file.

What is the difference between carbide and diamond drill bits?

Carbide bits have cutting blades and remove material such as gel or acrygel quickly, with less heat build-up than diamond bits. Diamond bits are covered with abrasive grains and are mainly used for cuticle work, cleaning the side walls and fine corrections.

Why use disposable files?

A disposable file or abrasive tape is used only once, which is the most hygienic option. With a reusable metal or plastic base, you replace only the abrasive, so it is also economical.

How should I take care of nippers and scissors?

After every use, clean the tool, disinfect it and, in a salon, sterilize it. Store it dry and with the blades protected. Regular professional sharpening keeps the cutting edges precise.

Are nippers and pushers suitable for home manicure?

Yes. Quality stainless steel tools are just as suitable for home use as for salons. Short jaws and a pusher are enough to start with for precise cuticle work.