Common manicure tools and supplies Manicure

a standard cuticle nipper used during manicure.

common manicure/pedicure tools include:

bowl of warm water or fingerbath
cuticle knife , clippers
cuticle pusher/hoof stick – made metal or orange wood
foot bath (for pedicures)
manicure table
nail art brushes/tools
nail brush
nail buffer
nail clippers
nail file (usually emery board)
nail scissors
orange stick
rubber thimble-like object (used open polish)

common manicure/pedicure supplies include:

cotton balls/pads
cuticle remover
hand cream
hand towels
massage lotion
nail jewels (often self-adhesive)
nail polish
nail polish remover or nail polish remover wipes

base coat polish & ridge filler polish
color varnish
top coat or sealant

for decoration (optional):

fimo/nail art cane slices
flocking powder
glitter
sanitizing spray/towels
small dried flowers

sanitation options

in australia, united states, , other countries, many nail salons offer personal nail tool kits purchase avoid of sanitation issues in salon. kits kept in salon , given client take home, or thrown away after use. used when client comes in treatment.

another option give client files , wooden cuticle sticks after manicure. since 1970s, overwhelming majority of professional salons use electric nail files faster , yield higher quality results, particularly acrylic nail enhancements.