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Cuticle Nippers
3Dec2005 Filed under: Manicures, Pedicures, Spa Treatments, Tools and Implements Author: ChristinaThe use of nippers is an important part of achieving a spa quality manicure, and probably the item to cost you
the most. Nippers can range in price anywhere from $1.00 to $100.00, and their quality is relative. A cheap nipper will dull after the first use, and any subsequent use will tear your cuticles rather than cut them. Tweezerman makes a good nipper that is readily available, and even their least expensive nipper will last you 50 times longer than a drugstore brand. Some people recommend purchasing a quarter jaw (the actual part of the blade that cuts your cuticle is ¼ inch long), but I have always used and prefer a half jaw (1/2 in.). If you buy good ones, and take care that they are not used for cutting ANYTHING but skin, they will last a lifetime. This is my very favorite nipper, from Mehaz and Folica.com:
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Mehaz 999 - 4½" Long John Cuticle Nipper German made, stainless steel cobalt, lapjoint nipper with double spring design. Extra long handle for comfort. Available in 1/4 jaw and 1/2 jaw. |
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December 4th, 2005 at 5:38 am
[...] o Microwavable bowl with a 2 cup capacity o Cuticle nippers o Stainless steel cuticle pusher o Large nail clippers (optional) o Nail scrub brush o Small pump spray bottle (2-4 oz is plenty-the size of a travel pump hair spray bottle) o Heated mitts or large sized heating pad o Battery operated rotating facial brush o Tupperware style container, with lid, large enough to hold your nippers, cuticle pusher and scrub brush (for sanitation purposes) [...]