Beauty tools are the reusable steel instruments of brow, lash and facial work: tweezers, small scissors and skin extractors that are cleaned and disinfected between clients. M1 Nail & Beauty Supply stocks tweezers and scissors from MBI, NGHIA, Paie, Staleks and MNBS, with slanted, square, pointed and curved tips.
Types of beauty tools
| Type | Best for | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Brow tweezers | Shaping brows: slanted tips for most work, square tips for thick hairs. | MBI-401-2, 4 in, MBI-404, MBI-424, NGHIA N-404 HO, square tip, NGHIA N-426C, slanted tip, Stainless eyebrow tweezer |
| Fine-tip and curved tweezers | Picking up single lashes, isolating lashes and other close detail work. | Paie Fine Tip Curved (B), Paie Fine Tip Curved (A), Paie Fine Tip Straight (A), MBI-410 needle nose, MBI-412 pointed curved |
| Brow scissors | Trimming long brow hairs after brushing them upward. | NGHIA KM 601 Curve Eyebrow Scissors, Pointed head scissors |
| Blackhead extractors | Extractions during a facial, on cleansed skin, by a trained esthetician. | Blackhead needle with cover, Blackhead tweezer, Blackhead needle, Blackhead needle, silver |
How to choose beauty tools
- The tip decides the job. Slanted tips grip most brow hairs, square tips hold thick hairs or several at once, and fine pointed or curved tips pick up single hairs and lashes.
- Buy enough to rotate. Keep at least two of the tweezers you use most, so one is in use while the other is being cleaned and disinfected.
- Follow the maker's care instructions. MBI, an instrument maker in Pickering, Ontario, states that its steel tools are autoclavable; for other tools, check the maker's instructions before you sterilize them.
Related: Eyebrow, Lash tools, Cuticle nippers & scissors, Beauty accessories, All hand tools
Beauty tools FAQ
Slanted, pointed or square tweezers: which is best for brows?
Slanted tips are the all-round brow tweezer: the angled edge grips a single hair or a few at once. Pointed and needle-nose tips reach short, fine hairs and suit close detail. Square tips, such as the NGHIA N-404, hold thicker hairs and several at once.
How do I clean tweezers between clients?
Wipe off debris and wash them with soap and water, then immerse them in a salon disinfectant for the contact time on its label, or sterilize them where the maker allows it; MBI states its steel tools are autoclavable. Rinse, dry and keep them in a closed container until the next client.
What is a blackhead extractor used for in a facial?
It is a small steel tool with a loop or a fine needle at the end, used to clear blocked pores during a professional facial once the skin has been cleansed and softened. Use light, even pressure, never force it, and clean and disinfect it after every client.
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