Pusher is a scapula that is used in manicure and pedicure. It can be made of a wide variety of materials, has two working sides and a special thread used as a file.
No manicure set is complete without a spatula. Professionals call it a "pusher" or "scraper" and use it to treat nails. Depending on their purpose, pushers have different end shapes and are subdivided into manicure, pedicure and dental. There are also multifunctional pushers capable of performing a large amount of work.
Working sides of the tool
As already mentioned, the two working surfaces of a scraper or pusher have their own specific purpose. One of the working sides of the tool has the shape of a scapula and is designed to move the cuticle back. Additionally, it removes the thin skin that grows on the nail plate - pterygium. Due to this ability, the skin adjacent to the nail is smooth, without burrs, and the beneficial substances in the cosmetics used by the master easily penetrate deep into the root. The spatula is also indispensable in the preparation of natural nails for the extension procedure.
The second working side of the scraper can be used for a wide variety of purposes. Usually it looks like a kind of hatchet, which cleans the free edge of the nail and its lateral parts from contamination. Very often, the remaining free space on a metal product is filled with threads, which take on the function of a file. She is also able to cope with strongly ingrown skin, as well as easily give the nail the desired shape.
Manufacturing material and sharpening
High-alloy steel is used to make a high-quality, expensive pusher. Products made of wood or plastic are significantly inferior to them in strength and durability. Professionals also pay attention to the handle of the tool. It should be comfortable, fit and non-slip. The best option is a tool that fits perfectly into the hand of the master. A quality pusher is distinguished by its sharpening. Only handcrafted, it meets all the necessary requirements and avoids burrs and cuts.
A good master should have several types of shoulder blades available, each of which is suitable for a specific shape of the nail and cuticle. For example, almond-shaped nails are treated with a square-shaped pusher. A universal option is an oval scraper. It has no sharp corners and does a great job with cuticles on any nail shape.
Almost every tool is equipped with a special groove to make it easier to hold in your hands. Depending on their own preferences, the master can choose a scraper with a smooth or matte surface. In this case, the blade itself may have the same properties, but the material and quality of the finish of the handle may differ.