10 Essential Nail Tools for Your Salon

10 Essential Nail Tools for Your Salon

Certain tools are must-haves in every salon. If you are just starting and opening your nail salon you will want to make sure that you have all the tools your will need to be successful from day one.

Must-Have Tools To Operate a Successful Nail Salon

1. Nail Clippers

This is an obvious tool that you will need when doing nails. You want to make sure to purchase a pair that can be easily sanitized. Make sure that you purchase a pair that is sturdy and will survive being used daily. 

2. Nail Files

This is another item that you will use constantly. You will either want to invest in a very well-made nail file that can be sanitized or chose a brand of disposable files that work well.

3. Nail Buffer

This tool’s job is to help buff out any ridges in your nails and to make sure they are smooth and even. Using a nail buffer can also give your nails a natural shine. Before using this tool you will want to make sure that your nails are completely clean and you will want to make sure that you are gentle. 

4. Cuticle Pusher

This tool is used to push your cuticles back so that they look better. You can either invest in a cuticle pusher that can be sanitized or chose to use a disposable one on each customer. Before using the cuticle pusher you will want to make sure to apply some cuticle oil. 

5. Cuticle Cutter

This a tool that should be used to cut away overgrown cuticles. You will want to make sure you are very gentle when you use these as you can easily damage your cuticle or the skin around your nails. Make sure that you purchase a sturdy pair that will sanitize easily and survive being used daily. 

6. Nail Brush

These brushes are small with firm bristles and are great for cleaning your nails. YOu will want to use the small brush with a small amount of soap and warm water.

7. Pumice Stone

This is a great tool to remove dead skin. You will mostly only use the stones on customers’ feet in your salon. It will easily scrub away rough and dead skin. This item can not be sanitized and should be discarded after each customer. 

8. Toe Separator

This item comes in handy when you are polishing someone’s toes. These are normally made of foam and easily fir between the toes of the user keep the nails separated so that you can easily paint toenails without them getting smudged. These are not able to be sanitized and should be either sent home with the customer or discarded.

9. Cuticle Oil

Is an Important product to use for every customer. You will want to massage a small amount into the cuticles before you trim them and push them back. 

10. Orange Stick

This tool is simply a wooden stick, but it has multiple uses in your salon daily. It can be used as a disposable way of pushing back cuticles. You can also use it to clean up under someone’s nails. This tool will always only be good for one use. 

Make Sure To Stock Your Nail Salon

Now that you know all the essential nail tools that you need to operate your salon, it is time to stock up your inventory so that you are ready to open for business. Make sure that you always keep enough stock on hand so that you never run out and have to turn away customers. As long as you make sure to keep the tools you need you will be the best salon in town in no time. 

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates