Making clipping so much easier - Flex Nail Clippers

Not too long ago I discovered a fantastic store called "Lee Valley".  I was utterly amazed at how many different items they offered, everything from garden tools to door handles to personal hygiene products.  You name it, Lee Valley most likely has it.

 

As I am always on the look-out for great ideas, I picked up a few nailcare gadgets and wanted to share them with you.  Not only would they make neat stocking stuffers, they are also very practical to have around any household at the same time.

 

So, let me introduce the Flex Nail Clippers - a rotary nail clipper with a non-slip pad.

Original packaging, price point @ Lee Valley is $16.75 CAD.

 

Flex nail clippers seen here with non-slip pad

 

The ergonomic design of this professional style clipper makes it easy to use, providing the extra length, precision and leverage needed to trim nails.  It is a wonderful gift idea for users with weak or arthritic hands.  It traps clippings for later disposal and includes a non-slip pad for table-top use.

 

Here is a closer look at the parts and mechanism behind this ingenius gadget.

 

The rotary wheel is at the back; the clipper handle on top.

How to use it:  Turn the rotary wheel until the blades swivel to the desired angle for ease of clipping.  This allows hands and fingers to remain in a more natural and comfortable position.

 

 

For those with limited hand mobility, the clipper handle is designed so that it can easily be pressed down using the palm or closed fist.  This is best done on a flat surface with the non-slip pad under the clipper.

 

This gadget is very light-weight and is extremely easy to adjust, so it alleviates a lot of the awkwardness and discomfort when clipping both finger as well as toe nails.

 

A product of Chesnut Tools located in Almonte, ON, Canada.

Available through Lee Valley, which also has an online catalogue at www.leevalley.com.

 

Do you have any neat ideas for stocking stuffers? 

 

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great day, Lisa M

 

 

Shortening the length of your nails

Recently I was asked to do a YouTube video on how to properly shorten the length of your nails using nail clippers.  The video will soon be available for viewing, but in the meantime I have decided to describe the method we recommend.

These are my nails, which have become quite long.  It is getting challenging to do my computer work, so the time has come to shorten them a bit.  How do I take some length off while maintaining the strength of my nails?

Step 1:  Apply TIPS Nail Conditioner as you normally would around the cuticle area, over the entire nail plate and under the end of the nail as well.  As TIPS is absorbed immediately (providing your nails are completely dry having been out of water at least one hour!) it treats the nails and gives them strength, which helps to preserve the nail structure while clipping.

Step 2:  Always use a good quality pair of clippers that are sharp and up to the task.  Clipping should be done in three stages:  clip once from the inside, clip once from the outside of the nail and the final clip should be in the middle.  Attempting to clip across the entire nail will weaken the nail structure and compromise the integrity of it as well. 

Step 3:  Once you have clipped all fingers, you should seal the ends of the nails and remove any burrs that might have occurred while clipping with the Contour Nail File.  This unique file has zero grit strength and is not at all abrasive, so it will not leave any of those little white shavings we have all experienced after filing.  It is designed to finish off the ends in a gentle manner in order to promote longer, stronger growth and to prevent snags or catches on clothing, etc. And with its three ultra-fine filing surfaces you can file the top and underside of the nails ever so gently.

Step 4:  This step is optional, but I find it leaves my hands with a wonderfully moisturized feeling and actually boosts the penetration of TIPS Nail Conditioner.  So, if you really want to spoil your hard-working hands treat them to a luxurious bit of hydration with the Revival Skin Conditioning Milk by ASK Cosmetics.

For more info on the complete line of ASK Cosmetics products click here.

You can also visit the website/online shop at www.askcosmetics.com.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and reading this post.  Hope everyone is making the most of their day.  Til next time, Lisa M.