There are so many different types of nail brushes available on the market these days. It would be a good idea to have a variety of different brushes in your salon. However, just how do you know which brushes to use and what you should use them for?
Within this article you will find out everything you need to know about the different nail brushes available.
Understanding the Different Brushes
There are three main types of brushes that you will use the most within your salon. These include:
• Powder and Liquid Brushes • Gel Brushes • Nail Art Brushes
Whilst there are many more different types of brushes available, the above are the ones which are most commonly used by nail technicians. Typically the ones which you will have the most trouble deciding between are liquid and powder brushes.
You will find that liquid and powder brushes are created using natural hair. This means that they will require a bit of maintenance to keep them working efficiently. It is important that you only use liquid monomers on these types of brushes. If you use any other type of cleaning products on them then it could contaminate the monomer.
Another tip to keep in mind is that you will need to eliminate the dressing that is often found in the hairs when you first purchase the brushes. To remove it you can just fill up a small container with monomer and then gently rub the brush hairs between your fingers. Next dab the brush in the monomer and wipe it with a paper towel. If you repeat this step a couple more times then you will have a completely clean brush.
It is essential that you shape the brush to a point after you have cleaned it. If you leave it then there is a chance that acrylic will clog it up and make it unusable. When you are shaping the brush try not to use your fingers. This is because the monomer can be harmful to the skin. If for any reason the brush has become clogged up then you should soak it in monomer to loosen it up. The monomer will prevent bacteria and any germs from growing on the brush.
Nail art brushes should be cleaned in water or if you are using polish then they should be cleaned in remover. To store them it would be best to keep them in a closed container. They are essential to have in any nail salon as nail art if a common treatment used on clients.
Finally Gel brushes are created using synthetic hair. In order to keep them in good condition they will need to be cleaned every time that you use them. To clean them you can simply wipe them over with a wet wipe and then keep them in a closed container until they are used.
Overall there are many different brushes to choose from and the above are just three of the main types that you will need.
There are so many different types
