The nail milling machine is a multifunctional device for manicure and pedicure. We meet them in beauty salons, but there are also nail cutters for home use. Using a milling machine, we can shorten the nail and give it the desired shape, prepare the plate for the application of decorations, but also nurture the toenails, including removing the callous epidermis. Read what a nail milling machine is, which one to choose and how to use it.

The nail milling machineis an electric device that makes your nails look perfect. If a manicure is something more for you than just cutting and filing nails, and possibly removing cuticles, you should definitely be interested in the milling machine.

Contents:

  1. What is a nail milling machine?
  2. How does a nail milling machine work?
  3. How to choose a nail milling machine?
  4. How much does a nail milling machine cost?
  5. Popular nail milling machines

What is a nail milling machine?

The nail milling machine is a multifunctional device, equipped with many cutters and overlays, reaching even hard-to-reach places, such as the bottom or the nail shaft. The milling machine also works well for very thick and hard nails, which simply cannot be used by an ordinary nail file. With the milling machine you can:

  • shorten nails - both natural and artificial;
  • model the plate - give it your favorite shape: almond, oval, rectangle;
  • remove skins, corns and corns;
  • remove remnants of old manicure, gel;
  • polish acrylic;
  • file the gel and acrylic nails, make a groove to complete the French manicure;
  • make a recess to attach the ornament download a hybrid manicure.

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How does a nail milling machine work?

All the above-mentioned functions can be achieved by attaching a suitable insert (cutter) to the milling machine. The caps look like pen nibs with different tips. Should be made ofdurable steel alloy, covered with diamond-sapphire aggregate, but for beginners, more delicate sand cutters are recommended.

Usually the following are included with the milling machine:

  • MANDREL cutter- on which you can put an abrasive pad of any gradation (these pads are also included in the set). Thanks to this, we can get rid of the acrylic mass, gel, matt the nail plate and remove the callous epidermis during the pedicure.
  • CYLINDER cutter- which is used to shorten the nail and shape it.
  • Cone cutter- useful for working around cuticles, matting and filing very calloused nails.
  • SPINDLE cutter- perfect for precise removal of gel and acrylic fragments, matting tips.
  • Needle cutter- for removing gel, acrylic, removing ornaments, matting the tip fret and for other precise work on nail styling. You can also use the needle to make a hole on the edge of the nail, e.g. to put on an earring.
Worth knowing

The advantage of the nail milling machine is that its use does not require any cuticle softening treatments. The entire manicure can be done "dry".

How to choose a nail milling machine?

1. Convenience of use- the milling head should fit your hand. Its weight is important - too heavy a head will make performing nail styling treatments tiring. Also pay attention to the length and thickness of the cable. A very thick cable is also heavy, and a too short cable makes it difficult to work.

2. Dust absorber- harmful substances, remains of varnishes, decorations, gel, but also various microorganisms are released during the treatments. It's not worth inhaling! The absorber immediately removes these impurities. However, this option is found in expensive devices.

3. Parameters , that is power and number of revolutions per minute. If you buy a poor milling machine, doing a manicure with it can become a really tedious job.

4. Volume- the quieter the equipment, the more pleasant its use.

5. Foot pedal- greatly facilitates the adjustment of the milling machine operation.

6. Number and types of cutters- there should be approx. 6 types of cutters and 6 abrasive pads.

How much does a nail milling machine cost?

You can buy a nail milling machine for about 30 PLN, but also for 1000 PLN. However, it must be remembered that the cheapest devices are unlikely to give spectacular results, although, of course, it depends on our requirements. The stores also find mini milling machines that fulfill basic functions. In turn, these very expensive devicesthey don't necessarily have to be the best. Really good technically, the so-called "decent", the equipment costs about PLN 200. What do we have on the market at this price?

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Popular nail milling machines

The advantage of the nail milling machines listed below are light handles, perfect for a woman's hand. In addition, the devices are equipped with a convenient foot pedal. The rotations can be set to left and right, and the TWIST-LOCK head allows you to change the cutters with one move, without the need for uncomfortable keys and spindles.

DM 212 milling machineVoltage: 220V-230V / 50Hz Power: 30 Speed: from 3000 to 25000 per minute

DM 208 milling machine (in the shape of a funny phone)Power: 35W Power 220-230 V / 50 Hz Number of revolutions: continuously adjustable from 0-25000 per minute

Activ JD500 BM1604 milling machinePower: 12W Power: 220-230 V / 50-60 Hz Number of revolutions: continuously adjustable from 0-25000 per minute

CT1203 Aurora milling machinePower: 12W Power: 220-240V / 50Hz Speed: from 0 to 18,000 per minute

Active JD700 SPRINT milling machinePower: 35 W Power: 220-230 V / 50-60 Hz Speed: from 0 to 30000 per minute

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