You Need This: The Fuffy and The Sunflower

It’s always the little things that count, and when doing nails, it doesn’t get much smaller than nail dust. Filing leaves minuscule particles that float in the air as well as tuck into the sidewall/cuticle area.  An even greater issue is the often unspoken occupational hazard.  When filing nails, client’s arms are usually extended out and visits are every 3 weeks or more.  Compare this to the nail technician, who has a 2 foot space between hands and face, and multiple clients a day.  If dust is not handled, sinus issues or worse can become a reality.

Here are two tools that help remedy each problem:

OPI The Fluffy
When nail dust lands in the cuticle area it can ruin the manicure or nail enhancement service by adhering back onto the nail surface. The result will be a less than smooth appearance.

OPI’s The Fluffy is an effective tool in that it brushes across the entire surface of the nail and can reach down sidewalls to remove buildup. It also pulls apart for easy cleaning and sanitizing. Last but not least, it is very soft, and my clients often comment on how they like the feeling as opposed to a bristle brush.

Flower Power – The Sunflower

BAUUSA manufactures the Sunflower, a highly powered intake fan that pulls up dust and odors as you work.  It also comes with a 20w bulb on the latest version, providing light as well as air purity.

We’ll explore other options in upcoming posts, but I like the Sunflower because it works directly overhead and is quite powerful.  Possible cons?  Watch the accidental knock or like a bad DustBuster you could have all of your work regurgitated. (Watch the video update here)