Collection: Staleks Tools

Staleks tools are designed for professional manicures and pedicures, where precision, control and hygiene make a difference. The right tool depends on the action required: lifting, pushing, cleaning, cutting or finishing.

How to choose the right Staleks tool

Before buying, consider the work you need to do. A cuticle pusher prepares and cleans the nail plate, scissors allow precise work on the cuticle, and nippers offer greater stability when cutting. Tools such as Pododisc are designed for professional pedicures with replaceable abrasive discs.

Cuticle pushers

Cuticle pushers are essential for nail preparation: they help lift the cuticle, clean the nail plate and remove residue or pterygium with greater control. The tip shape determines the work it can do: narrower tips offer precision in small areas, while broader tips are useful for pushing and preparation.

• Expert 80 Type 5 Cuticle Pusher: suitable for professional manicures, with a non-slip handle and a working end designed for precise cleaning.
• Staleks Pro Expert 90 Type 2 Cuticle Pusher: useful for lifting adherent cuticles and removing pterygium from the nail plate.
• PS-70/1 Cuticle Pusher: a practical tool for nail preparation and cleaning.

Cuticle scissors

Scissors are ideal when you want precision and a controlled cut. They are particularly useful for thin cuticles or work that closely follows the natural line. The tip, blade curvature and grip all significantly affect how the tool feels in your hand.

• Smart 10 Type 3 Cuticle Scissors: hand-sharpened, with precise cutting and good durability for everyday work.
• Smart 40 Type 3 Cuticle Scissors: elongated handles and narrow blades for precision and comfort.
• Exc 23 Type 2 Professional Scissors: a hooked tip and shortened straight handles for precise movements.
• Exc 21 Type 2 Professional Scissors: shortened curved handles and a hooked tip for easier access to the cuticle.
• Expert 51 Type 3 Scissors with Hooked Tip: suitable when maximum precision is needed for cuticle cutting.

Professional nippers

Nippers are useful when you want more strength, stability and control when cutting. They are widely used in salons for tougher cuticles or when the professional prefers a firmer grip than scissors provide.

• Smart 10 Professional Nippers 7mm: designed for precise cutting, with an ergonomic design and hand sharpening.
• Expert 90 Professional Nippers 5mm: suitable for professional work requiring precision with a shorter blade.

Pedicures and Pododisc

For professional pedicures, Staleks offers tools such as Pododisc and replaceable abrasive discs. The advantage is working with a stable holder and disposable or replaceable discs, choosing the grit according to the task.

• Pododisc Expert M 20 mm: a stainless steel disc for professional pedicures, compatible with replaceable abrasive discs.
• Pododisc M refill discs, 100 grit: a more abrasive grit, useful when greater removal capacity is needed.
• Pododisc M refill discs, 180 grit: a finer grit, useful for finishing and gentler work.

Quick technique guide

• Preparing the nail plate: a cuticle pusher.
• Removing pterygium: a pusher with a cleaning end.
• Precise cuticle cutting: professional scissors.
• Tougher cuticles: nippers.
• Professional pedicures: Pododisc with replaceable abrasive discs.
• Frequent salon use: steel tools, precise sharpening and a comfortable grip.

Hygiene, maintenance and durability

A professional tool must be cleaned, dried and stored correctly after every use. Steel tools must be handled according to the salon's hygiene protocol. Avoid drops, impacts and contact that could damage blades or tips. To maintain precision over time, use each tool only for its intended purpose.

Mistakes to avoid

• Using scissors and nippers for the same action without assessing the cuticle.
• Cutting too close without full visibility.
• Applying too much pressure to the nail plate with a cuticle pusher.
• Leaving tools damp after cleaning.
• Dropping scissors or nippers and damaging their tips or cutting edges.
• Using abrasive discs with a grit that is unsuitable for the task.

FAQ

Are scissors or nippers better for cuticles?

It depends on your handling skills and the cuticle type. Scissors offer precision and follow the natural line well; nippers provide more strength and stability when cutting.

What is a cuticle pusher used for?

It lifts and pushes back the cuticle, cleans the nail plate and helps prepare the nail before treatment.

What is the difference between a pusher and scissors?

A pusher prepares and cleans; scissors cut. They complement each other rather than replace one another.

How do I choose the grit of Pododisc discs?

A lower grit, such as 100 grit, is more abrasive. A higher grit, such as 180 grit, is better suited to finishing and gentler work.

How can I help my Staleks tools last longer?

Clean and dry them, then store them protected. Use each tool only for its intended purpose and avoid impacts that could damage tips, blades or cutting edges.