Orange sticks are simple tools, without which it is difficult to imagine the process of manicure today. Invented in France, they quickly settled in the manicure and pedicure world, becoming irreplaceable objects.
What is an orange stick for manicure?
The orange stick is a thin stick made from orange tree wood. At one end, it is sharply sharpened, the other end is flat and rounded. The material of the instrument was chosen not accidentally - the wood of the orange tree has a soft, but dense texture, not prone to delamination and is not capable of damaging the nails and the skin around them. Another important property of the wood of this tree is antiseptic, which is important for manicure.
Orange sticks are different in length and thickness. Their length can be from 9 to 18 cm, and the thickness - 3 - 5 mm. Experienced you can choose for yourself the most convenient size of the wand to use it was easy and convenient.
What are orange sticks for?
Orange sticks are needed for several procedures:
- Cleaning of nails from dirt. This tool is very convenient to clean the inner surface of the nails, for which it is necessary to hold under the nail plates the pointed edge of the stick. It should be borne in mind that if orange sticks are used regularly for this purpose, they should be changed as often as possible.
- Cuticle treatment. This process can be called the main purpose of a stick from an orange tree, which effectively copes with it. Using the blunt edge of the instrument, you can easily, carefully and hygienically move the cuticle off the nail plate. Before this, the skin around the nails should be softened by special means. A sharp end will help get rid of the cornified cuticle. Remove the cuticle with an orange stick as slowly as possible, not pressing strongly, so as not to damage the nail bed.
- Nail extensions. Orange stick is convenient when sticking tipsy and laying out forms of biogel and acrylic, as well as removing artificial nails. After softening, acrylic is easily removed with a stick without injuring the nails.
- Decoration of nails. Using a chopstick made of orange tree wood, a manicure with appliques and ornaments is performed. Also, after grinding this tool can be used as a rod for decorative nail painting.