Manicure hood: how to choose the right option?

Why do you need a hood?

Working with a milling cutter and saws is accompanied by the formation of dust, which can settle in the lungs and provoke various diseases such as bronchitis and tracheitis. To protect themselves and their clients, it is recommended that craftsmen acquire a hood or vacuum cleaner that will independently handle dust.

Moreover, an extractor-vacuum cleaner helps save your time, because accumulated nail dust settles on all jars and devices, and must be removed before each client. And with the help of the device this work is minimized.

Types of hoods for manicure: which one to choose?

Table hood. This type of vacuum cleaner for manicure is the most popular and in demand among masters, because it is quite comfortable and easy to use. A tabletop hood, as the name suggests, is placed directly on the table. Most often, it is equipped with soft pillows so that the client can comfortably keep his hands on it throughout the procedure. In addition, such devices look very attractive and stylish, fitting perfectly into any studio or beauty salon design.

Built-in hood . This device is built directly into the manicurist’s desk, exactly in the place where the client’s hands are usually located. Of course, this type of hood cannot be called mobile, so the client has to occupy one position throughout the entire procedure.

Floor hood . This option is distinguished by high power, in this regard superior to its counterparts. The floor hood can be used for both manicure and pedicure, so it is ideal for universal professionals. Of course, it looks quite bulky and requires more electricity than tabletop and built-in hoods.

What else is important to pay attention to?

• The body of a manicure hood should be closed and easy to clean, so ideally it should be as smooth to the touch as possible.
• The fan grille should be easy to remove for further cleaning. Installing and changing dust bags or filters should not be difficult.
• The holes through which the air exits should be directed to the sides so that the air from the hood does not blow on the master and the client.
• For high-quality operation, the vacuum cleaner must have a power of over 30 W.
• It is recommended that the air suction force of the device be at least 500 cubic meters per hour.
• To avoid headaches from the sound of the hood, choose devices with a noise level no higher than 15 dB. Most often, powerful hoods are the loudest.
• The device’s motor should start smoothly and turn off just as smoothly - then it will last many times longer.