Types of Scissors

Classifying manicure scissors is not difficult. Regardless of the chosen model, they will belong to one of the four main types:

Nail Scissors stand out with high durability and significant width of cutting edges (usually straight or slightly curved), which do not bend even under heavy pressure. They are used for trimming nails on hands and feet.

Cuticle Scissors are the most refined type of tool, designed exclusively for removing cuticles. Characterized by thin curved blades and extremely sharp, maximally pointed tips. This configuration ensures smooth, neat, and painless cuticle trimming. These scissors are often chosen by professionals.

 

 

 

 

 

Universal Scissors with narrow, straight, or slightly curved blades. The sturdy handle easily handles various cuts - from cuticles to adjusting the length of the nail plate. Due to their durability and versatility, they are considered the most convenient tool for home use.

Micronail Scissors are ergonomic scissors with spring handles mounted at the ends and slightly curved thin blades. High-quality tweezers (such as models Expert 90, Expert 91, and Expert 92) are often used by professionals because the special grip allows for very precise work without hand and wrist fatigue, and the result is always satisfying.

When choosing scissors, ask yourself what they are intended for. For home and travel, universal scissors are ideal - multifunctional and space-saving. For cuticles, scissors with thin blades that cut the skin well and evenly are ideal. For salon manicure work, practical scissor-tweezers are ideal, but their use requires more skills.

If you do manicures at home and prefer to trim rather than file your nails, use the widest and strongest nail scissors. Be careful not to confuse them with children's scissors of similar size and blade shape but much gentler. They differ from adult models with safely rounded tips.

 

 

 

 

 

 

What to Look for When Choosing Scissors from the Vast STALEKS and STALEKS PRO Assortment

Features to consider when buying:

1. Material. Truly high-quality manicure tools are made of surgical stainless steel AISI420 or AISI430. This is an alloy steel with a chromium content above 12%, providing resistance to external conditions.
2. Ergonomics. Scissors should not only cut well but also fit comfortably in the hand without damaging the skin. An uncomfortable grip can be felt in the first few minutes of work, and if you use such a tool frequently, your hands will surely say "thank you." Wear one ring on the thumb and another on the middle or ring finger, make a few movements as you normally work, make sure the scissors fit well in your hand and do not press into the skin. If you work with your left hand, we have the same models of scissors for left-handed people, for example, professional cuticle scissors Staleks Expert 11.
3. Sharpening. Dull scissors are not only ineffective but also dangerous, causing skin cuts and flattening the edges of the nails. STALEKS and STALEKS PRO scissors are sharpened by professionals.
4. Work. High-quality tools cut gently and smoothly, without sharp jerks and cuts. Ill-fitting, unbalanced scissors are not only uncomfortable but also unsafe to use - the risk of micro-injuries from nail and skin processing increases, and a beautiful manicure becomes immediately forgettable.
5. Cutting edges. Assess not only the shape but also the quality of the blade edges: they must be perfectly smooth for a straight cut. In STALEKS PRO scissors, the edges are additionally polished.
6. Blade length. The working part should take up no more than one-third of the entire blade length and correspond to the tool's purpose. In models for cuticle removal, the blade length ranges from 18 to 23 mm, and for nails, it's from 10 to 25 mm.
7. Blade connection. The connection directly affects the cutting quality. There should be a minimal gap between the edges, the same along the entire length, disappearing only at the very ends. This requirement is fully met by professional cuticle scissors Staleks Exclusive 20 and 50 with impeccable geometry and careful fitting of parts. If the tips of the blades do not close, or the closure is too tight or, conversely, too loose, using the scissors will be uncomfortable.

Rules for Maintaining Manicure Scissors

Even the best scissors will eventually dull. The more often scissors are used, the more often they require sharpening. Do not let the blades reach a state where they simply cannot effectively cut cuticles. Sharpen the scissors at the first signs of dullness. Proper professional sharpening of manicure tools not only extends their lifespan but also makes nail and cuticle cutting comfortable and safe, providing the best service quality.

Thoroughly disinfect the scissors, using only certified disinfectants, and strictly follow the recommended exposure times and concentrations. Aggressive agents and disinfectant solutions not intended for manicure tool disinfection will damage the metal.

Use the scissors strictly according to the recommendations. Models designed for trimming nails will not cope well with thin and soft cuticles, causing skin cracking, and the quality of the manicure will leave much to be desired. Conversely, attempting to trim hard nail edges with cuticle scissors will quickly render the tool useless.