Nail care for fingers and toes is a popular procedure demanded by visitors to cosmetology salons and cabinets. With the development of the cosmetics industry, an increase in demand for services, there was an urgent need to use hardware to process the surface of nails. One of the main means of cosmetologist’s labor is a special vacuum cleaner for manicure and pedicure.
The bulk of the customer’s appeal comes down to milling the cuticle, removing dead cells, and applying a protective or decorative coating. Since the procedure for coating the nail platinum with a special material cannot be performed perfectly precisely, cutting off the excess parts and grinding the surface is required.
During the work on modeling nails, creating an image, particles of dust from the destruction of the coating layer by the device fall into the air. For hygienic purposes and to protect the respiratory system from harmful substances, a vacuum cleaner for manicure and pedicure becomes simply necessary.
The equipment is a ventilation-retractor device located in the cosmetologist's working area. The purpose of the device is to protect the master and the client from acrylic and gel microparticles, preventing the occurrence of diseases of the eyes, respiratory organs, and allergic reactions to materials. Installation of the device is regulated by sanitary and epidemiological standards, safety rules.
Apparatus classification
A vacuum cleaner for treating nails is a compact equipment whose operation is based on drawing in foreign particles into a special tank (interchangeable bag). The device has a high power, medium noise level. The dust collector is most often made of plastic; it can have a built-in portable design.
Consider the main varieties of vacuum cleaners for a manicure cabinet:
- Desktop
The budget version of the dust collector, has small dimensions, is most often performed in the form of a support stand for clients' hands. Ideal for mobile nail modeling, as lightweight, acceptable dimensions, conveniently transported. Additional options for models may be the ability to set a timer to start or stop, the presence of lights, velor carpet under the brush.
- Mini device
Due to its miniature size, the vacuum cleaner can be used as an overlay on equipment for modeling nail plates. It is possible to fasten it to the master’s chair, a lighting fixture, and other pieces of furniture. For example, a pedicure device with a vacuum cleaner is very convenient to use.
- Embedded equipment
The hood is a stationary structure, mounted directly on a manicure table. A distinctive feature of this hood is high power, durability, safety. In order to optimize the work of a specialist, the equipment is installed under the surface of the countertop through a special hole and decoration with a grill.
Popular and popular models of built-in hoods are products of Italian, American companies with additional options. The device can function without interruption for several hours, has a long warranty period from the manufacturer.
The disadvantage of this model of a vacuum cleaner is the need to violate the integrity of the manicure table for a special installation, high price and non-transportability. Stationary equipment does not protect the cosmetologist and the client from chemical compounds released during the pedicure, since work cannot be carried out directly on the vacuum cleaner.
- Filter Model
A variety of this hood is represented by both stationary and mobile designs. The main feature of this type of vacuum cleaner is the presence of a filtration unit. A dust collector will become an indispensable assistant to a cosmetologist, serving a large flow of customers per day.
- Floor vacuum cleaner
The hood has a stationary design, has high power, is capable of purifying potential air pollution in the room in an extremely short time. The dust collector case has a sufficiently large size, installed on any part of the floor of the room. The main ventilation structure is located inside the device, and an additional exhaust hose is brought to the working surface of the master.
The vacuum cleaner is perfect for any type of nail treatment, has a high power. The negative sides of this model are high energy consumption, large size and inconvenience of placement.
Feature of work
The vacuum cleaner for manicure and pedicure is a body made of plastic or metal. The ventilation blades are driven by an electric motor that creates a rotation speed of about 2500-3000 rpm.
Due to the high speed, air is sucked into the vacuum cleaner and harmful components are separated, followed by their accumulation in the tank. The dust bag must be cleaned periodically, or use disposable containers.
The general principle of operation of the equipment is similar to a household vacuum cleaner. Distinctive features are the low weight and miniature dimensions of the structure. By weight, an extract for a manicure, as a rule, does not exceed 1.5-3 kg., The level of emitted noise is within 48 dB, the engine power is about 20-30 watts. Power supply to the appliance is ensured by connecting to a voltage network of 220 V.
Criterias of choice
The initial parameter for selecting a hood is the cosmetologist’s principle of operation: if nail modeling is carried out exclusively within the same room and with a large flow of customers, then a stationary powerful system becomes the best option. For serving people at different points, the most convenient will be a portable desktop vacuum cleaner with low weight and compact dimensions.
It is imperative to pay attention to the power of the vacuum cleaner, the level of generated noise, the possibility of using removable dust tanks. The length of the power cord plays an important role, since the outlet is not always located in the immediate vicinity of the workplace. The greatest protection for the master and the client will be provided by hoods with additional filters.
We choose a dust collector depending on the flow of customers: for a single use, a desktop model with a small tank or a removable capacity is ideal, and a powerful floor-standing installation is better for specialized cosmetology centers.
Before you buy a vacuum cleaner for manicure and pedicure, you need to find out the time of continuous operation of the equipment in order to optimize the processing process, modeling of nails. For the comfort of a specialist, a high level of customer service, such additional options as backlight, timer, automatic start will be convenient.
An important criterion when buying a hood is the price and manufacturer. It is worth giving preference to products of popular companies that have good recommendations and a certificate for the release of relevant products.
Rating of the top five vacuum cleaners
Consider the most popular models of hoods for manicure and pedicure.
1st place - “Max Ultimate 2” desktop vacuum cleaner
Manufacturer products Max are presented in a wide assortment in the cosmetology market, are certified, are very popular and have affordable prices. Thanks to an improved housing, dust is absorbed from the entire surface of the ventilation grill.
The absorption power of the hood is 65 watts. The protective grille is made of high-strength aircraft aluminum, which avoids the ingress of large objects into the exhaust cavity. Installation of the element is performed in a hidden form, giving the appearance of a vacuum cleaner practicality and style.
The dust collecting tank in the Max Ultimate 2 model is almost 20% larger than the bags of previous models. The capacity is made with a multilayer fabric with the effect of 3d, which delays and holds more chemical debris. The elasticity of the tank allows it to take the form of a vacuum cleaner body.
Max Pro power control makes optimizing your workflow as easy as possible. The maximum rotational speed of the blades is 2700 rpm, the declared service life is 50 thousand hours, the weight of the product is not more than 1.6 kg., Dimensions 29.5 * 36 * 17 cm. The warranty period from the manufacturer is one and a half years. The average selling price is 4900 rubles.
2nd place - Ultratech vacuum cleaner
The hood is represented by a compact portable model from the manufacturer Euromedservice. The fan power is 24 watts. The plastic case of the vacuum cleaner has a stylish design and is protected from the effects of chemical solvents used in the cosmetic business. The hood comes with three dust containers.
The manicure vacuum cleaner is made in the form of a house, which allows the master to conveniently serve the client. The size of the model is 200 x 280 x 120 mm, the noise level during operation does not exceed 44 dB, the power of rotation of the fan blades is 2500 rpm. Weight with packaging a little more than one kilogram. The warranty on goods from the manufacturer is one year. The average price for this hood is about 3000 rubles.
3rd place - portable vacuum cleaner "Emil X2"
Mobile hood is made by IP Khamitov E.R. on the territory of the Russian Federation. The device operates from a standard 220V power supply network, the rotor blades rotate at a speed of 3100 rpm. The vacuum cleaner has a very large power - 60 W, the volume of cleaned air per hour is 400 m3, the noise level is limited to 62 dB, weight - 3.2 kg.
The dust bag is equipped with a plastic case, a built-in fan with a chrome-plated protective grill, a power cord with adjustable power and two dust tanks. The case is made of white ABS plastic, pleasant to look and touch.
During operation of the device, it is necessary to keep the dust source in close proximity to the fan. At the end of the work, you need to wipe the grate with a soapy solution, avoiding penetration inside. After each use, dust bags must be cleaned. The warranty period for the product is 12 months. The unit price is 3800 rubles.
4th place - Air Magic PRO hood
ECO manufacturer presented a universal manicure and pedicure vacuum cleaner to the choice of professional nail cosmetologists. The device does not require air out of the room, there is no need to make a hole in the wall. The hood provides a powerful capture and purification of air from chemical pollutants by 80-90%, absorbs dust and neutralizes odors.
The size of the hood is 700x350x350mm, the maximum weight is 18 kg. The design of the vacuum cleaner allows you to move it depending on the working position (see photo below).
The body of the product is covered with white powder paint, has a glossy surface and a stylish interior. The filter element is easy to clean and replace. The noise level during operation does not exceed 40 dB.
The product is environmentally friendly, the two-layer material of the dust tank provides excellent filtration and reliably protects users from harmful components in the air. The declared service life of the filter is one year, the manufacturer is in Ukraine, so at the rate the average price is about 30 thousand rubles.
5th place - built-in hood hood Salon Professional
The vacuum cleaner perfectly cleans the working surface of the products of processing the nail plates. The miniature size of the hood (240x180x80 mm) allows you to save space, to optimize the customer service process. The case is presented in a white, pink, blue color scheme and is made of high-quality plastic that does not have an odor.
The power of the vacuum cleaner is 30 watts, it allows you to cope well with dust absorption at a close distance from the source. The type of power supply is standard - 220V, the weight of the device is not more than a kilogram.
The hood is easy to install, has a low noise level. A dust collector is included. Warranty service is six months or more, depending on the seller. Selling price on average 2200rub., the goods are certified.
The choice of hoods for cosmetic procedures for modeling nails is one of the important stages of the organization of work. High-quality equipment will provide comfort to the master and the client, as well as provide reliable protection of the organs of vision, respiration from harmful chemical particles. When buying, the main selection criterion is to establish the availability of a certificate and the service life of the goods. A reliable hood will be the key to the success of the master and the influx of customers.
