When the hammer strikes the nail during a manicure session, a lot of nail dust is created. These small particles are then released into the air which you consequently absorbs through inhalation or ingestion. Aside from being harmful to your health, these tiny particles can also be transferred to others in close contact, such as your client. Plus, keeping your salon clean and tidy is very important to attract clients. Having nail dust all over can make your salon looks dirt and unpleasant. That said, having a nail dust extractor is a must for any manicure desk.
What is a Nail Dust Extractor?
Also called nail dust vacuum and nail dust collector, this device features a high-speed and powerful fan to vacuum dust and other particles from filling, trimming and cutting the nails, keeping the surrounding work area clean. In addition to solving the dust problem, a nail dust vacuum also ensures a healthy environment. Benefits of using a nail dust collector include:
Avoid Respiratory Diseases
According to research, a cosmetician inhales around 4 kg of harmful dusty yearly, which could result in diseases of the respiratory system. A nail dust collector helps to collect most of the dust during the manicure, preventing you from sneezing or coughing.
Dust-Free Workstation
As all the dust produced during the manicure goes directly into the nail dust collector, you won't have to clean up annoying dust that ends up in every corner of your station.
Increased Productivity
With a nail dust collector assisting you, you'll be able to focus on your nail work and don't have to worry about cleaning your workstation, with will also save you time. This means you can serve more clients.
Happier Life
Being able to work more efficiently in an improved work environment makes life easier and happier.
What Makes a Good Nail Dust Collector?
Desing
When it comes to design, many think of the product's aesthetics or visual presentation. While this is important, the design also means purpose, which in this case is to collect nail dust. So, in addition to considering how the device fits your space, you also need to examine how it performs its purpose.
A variety of nail dust extractor devices are available on the market today, ranging from low to expensive. In order to decide which would be the most cost-effective for you, you need to access how many you need in your salon so that they can effectively collect whatever needs to be removed.
Ventilation
Nail dust collectors need to run for as long as a manicure is being performed. This could cause a device that doesn't have adequate or even little airflow to overheat. So, when determining the model or brand to buy, make sure to check all of the product features as well as any description supplied in the packaging to find out what you are exactly getting.
Dust Bags
Some nail dust collectors use a tray while others use dust bags to keep the particles before throwing them out. Check whether the bags are reusable or washable, as well as how many of them packages often include.
Power Consumption
Before choosing a nail dust collection you should also consider its operating voltage, the kind of power it requires, how efficient it's when turned on, if it includes a voltage protection device, and what is the greatest number of rotations it can make per minute. Understanding how the device needs and create power in order to function properly will allow you to compare its efficiency to that of comparable devices on the market.
Types of Nail Dust Collectors
Different types of nail dust collectors exist to suit the different needs and preferences of manicures.
Tabletops
This collector is small in size and lightweight and looks like a hand rest with support. With this type of dust collector, dust is drawn by a fan through protective bars into the collection bag, which needs to be changed regularly to ensure consistent performance and to prevent damage to the device.
Built-in
With built-in nail dust collectors, a mesh with a fan is mounted in the table and the hood is connected from below. Durable and reliable, these collectors have the ability to work without interruption for several hours. When correcting the nails, you place your client's hands directly above the mesh. Dust is then immediately drawn into the hole. However, depending on the design of your table, it may interfere with the workflow.
Floor-Standing
Due to its large dimensions, this device is placed on the floor. It consists of a fan, dust collector and electric motor. The distinctive feature of a floor standing nail dust collector is power. It has the ability to quickly clean the space from particles of nails and varnish. These collectors generally come with carbon filters for air purification. Their downside is their big size and high power consumption.
