WO2024090840A1

WO2024090840A1 - Nail care method using nail bit without using nipper

Info

Publication number: WO2024090840A1
Application number: PCT/KR2023/015439
Authority: WO
Inventors: 최미정
Original assignee: 최미정
Priority date: 2022-10-24
Filing date: 2023-10-06
Publication date: 2024-05-02
Also published as: KR102509770B1; KR20240057311A

Abstract

The present invention relates to a nail care method using a nail bit, and in particular, provides a method for trimming nails before performing nail art, thus providing a method for enhancing the durability and aesthetics of the nail art. According to the nail care method according to the present invention, a separated space (reference line) is first formed between the eponychium and cuticle, and then the cuticle separated from the eponychium is removed. Accordingly, the cuticle can be safely removed without using a separate oil remover or chemicals or tools such as pushers and nippers. Furthermore, a stepped portion of a certain height is formed between the end of the eponychium line and the surface of the nail, and an undercut is formed below the end of the eponychium, whereby an effect similar to forming a shadow between the eponychium and the nail surface is exhibited. Accordingly, during a nail art procedure, a sense of depth is created between the lines between the nail and eponychium, thus making the lines between the nail and eponychium more clearly distinguishable, and the sense of unity between the finger and nail and the nail art is improved, thus making the nail and the eponychium line more clearly distinguishable and improving the aesthetics of the nail art.

Description

Nail care method without using nail bits and nippers

The present invention relates to a nail care method for trimming and arranging fingernails, toenails, etc. using a nail bit, and specifically, to safely remove cuticles and loose skin using a nail bit without using tools such as cuticle removers or pushers and nippers. It concerns a method of removal, and more specifically, by forming a step of a certain height between the end of the nail line and the nail surface and forming an undercut at the bottom of the nail art, not only can the durability of the nail art be improved, but it can also improve the durability of the nail art. It relates to a method of improving the aesthetics of nail art by improving the unity of nails and nail art and making the nail and nail art line more clearly distinguished from the nail art wall.

The content described below only provides background information related to the present invention and does not constitute prior art.

In recent years, the nail art market has grown explosively, and nail art methods have also developed in various ways, such as attaching fake nails designed in various shapes or directly designing patterns of various shapes on the nails.

In order to attach fake fingernails or imitation toenails or design your own, it is essential to clean up the nails, and in particular, not only the surface of the nail but also the cuticle, which is a thin epidermis covering the root of the nail, must be neatly trimmed.

As shown in Figure 1, in the case of fingernails, the cuticle located at the end of the ancestral skin grows together with the nail and gradually becomes keratinized, turning into loose skin. The loose skin and cuticles not only need to be removed because they reduce the cleanliness of the nail and impair the appearance, but also reduce the adhesion between the nail and nail art during special nail art procedures, and also roughen the surface, deteriorating aesthetics.

Therefore, in order to maintain clean nails, it is necessary to remove cuticles and loose skin.

Typically, cuticle remover (oil remover), pusher, and nippers are used to remove cuticles. However, the above method has the disadvantage that it is difficult to distinguish between the cuticle and the loose skin, so if pushers and nippers are used excessively, not only is it easy to damage the cuticle, but it is also difficult to completely remove the cuticle and loose skin of the nail.

Cuticles must be around the nails to prevent moisture evaporation from the skin surface and foreign substances from outside, so it is necessary to be careful when removing cuticles. If microscopic wounds occur during the process of removing cuticles, the likelihood of infection with bacteria or viruses increases, and if inflammation occurs in the area where nails are formed, the nails may become uneven and deformed.

Meanwhile, an increasing number of people are choosing ‘gel nails’ as a form of nail art. Gel nails are a type of nail art that uses the principle that UV gel hardens quickly when exposed to UV light. UV gel has the characteristics of less odor, less toxicity, and a long maintenance period (3 to 4 weeks). . If there are cuticles or loose skin on the nails, the surface of the gel nail will become rough and the gloss will decrease, making it less aesthetically pleasing. In addition, if the gel nail is applied too close to the nail, the cuticle will rise and the nail will lift. .

Patent Publication No. 10-2014-0137287 discloses a method of trimming nails using various nail bits.

However, the above document only discloses the type of bit used according to the nail trimming stage, the rotation speed per minute, and the method of using the bit, as well as a method of removing cuticles without damaging the nail cuticle and improving aesthetics during nail art procedures. There is no specific description of ways to improve.

Therefore, there is a need for a method to safely and easily remove cuticles and loose skin from the cuticle without using cuticle removers, pushers, and nippers, as well as the durability and aesthetics of nail art when performing nail art using gel nails, etc. A nail care method that can further improve is required.

The present invention relates to a nail care method using a nail bit. The present invention relates to a nail care method using a nail bit, which clearly distinguishes the cuticle and loose skin from the progenitor skin by using a nail bit without using tools such as oil removers, pushers, and nippers, thereby removing the cuticle and loose skin without damaging the progenitor skin. and a method for safely removing loose skin. In addition, the present invention not only improves the durability of nail art during nail art procedures such as gel nails by forming a step of a certain height between the end of the nail line and the nail surface and forming an undercut at the bottom of the nail art. Provides a method to improve the aesthetics of.

The nail care method using a nail bit according to the present invention includes the steps of: 1) separating the ancestral skin, cuticle, and loose skin to form a baseline; 2) removing cuticles and loose skin below the separated baseline. The reference line refers to the separated space between the cuticle and the cuticle. As the cuticle is separated from the cuticle, the cuticle to be removed is clearly distinguished, so additional nail preparation work can be performed without damaging the cuticle.

In step 1) of the present invention, the fingertip joint on the top of the nail is pressed down so that the skin above the cuticle is slightly pushed in the cuticle direction to create a shaded line between the pushed cuticle and the cuticle, and then the shaded line and cutting are performed. This may include forming a reference line by moving the cutting bit clockwise or counterclockwise along the shaded line while keeping the cutting surface of the bit parallel and performing cutting. By forming the shaded line, the boundary between the ancestral skin and the cuticle can be seen more clearly.

In step 2) according to the present invention, the separated cuticle and loose skin are removed by moving the diamond bit clockwise or counterclockwise, or the remaining cuticle and loose skin are removed by moving the diamond bit from the lower part of the nail to the tip of the nail. It may include the step of completely removing . Since the removal of cuticles and loose skin is performed on the lower part of the clearly formed baseline, there is less risk of damaging the epithelial cells than the cuticle removal method using a conventional oil remover or pusher and nippers, and it is relatively easy even for low-skilled practitioners. It has the advantage of being able to work.

The present invention may further include the step 3) of erecting the ancestral skin wall while removing the loose skin of the sideline after step 2). By simultaneously removing the loose skin of the side line and building the nail skin wall, not only can the side line and the nail skin line be connected more smoothly, but also the work of building the bone skin wall allows a certain height to be maintained between the end of the skin skin line and the nail surface. A step is formed, and the step has the same effect as forming a shadow between the nail surface and the nail surface, giving a sense of depth between the lines between the nail and the nail surface during future nail art procedures, so that the nail and nail surface lines can be more clearly distinguished. Therefore, it plays a huge role in improving the aesthetics of nail art. In step 3), the loose skin present on the sideline is removed using the upper and corner portions of the metal stick bit and the metal stick bit passes over the slanted part of the ancestral skin line. At this time, while keeping the axial direction of the metal stick bit and the side line and the skin line perpendicular, start from the end of the side line on one side of the nail, pass the corner, and proceed clockwise or counterclockwise along the skin line to the right side line. Proceed to the end of and then proceed again in the opposite direction.

The present invention may further include, after step 3), step 4) of removing the cuticle at the interface between the nail skin and forming an undercut on the lower part of the nail skin. The undercut not only improves the durability of the nail art by allowing the nail art to be placed under the ancestral skin during nail art treatment, but also improves the sense of unity between the finger, nail, and nail art, and forms a line between the nail and the ancestral skin along with the ancestral skin wall. It serves to improve the aesthetics of nail art by making it more clearly distinguishable.

In step 4), the fingertips on the top of the nail are pushed toward the back of the hand (skinned up), exposing the cuticle present at the interface between the nail and the nail, and the upper side (cutting surface) of the metal stick bit is parallel to the nail. In one state, using the upper side of the metal stick bit, start from the end of the sideline on one side of the nail and move clockwise or counterclockwise along the cuticle line to the end of the sideline on the other side to further remove cuticle and loose skin. It may include forming an undercut at the interface between the blood and the nail.

The present invention may further include the step of removing the cuticle and loose skin attached to the end of the ancestral skin after step 4). By removing the cuticles and loose skin on the ancestral skin line through the above steps, it is possible to create a clean ancestral skin line with a round shape. The step of removing the cuticle and loose skin attached to the end of the nail skin is performed by moving the ball diamond bit clockwise or counterclockwise from the starting point on one side of the nail to the starting point on the opposite side in the skin-up state.

The present invention involves removing loose skin remaining close to the side line, corner, and skin line using a kill bit, removing calluses around the nail using a kill bit, or removing calluses around the nail using a sanding bit. It may further include the step of removing hangnails and remaining loose skin.

The nail care method according to the present invention first forms a separated space (baseline) between the cuticle and cuticle, and then removes the cuticle separated from the cuticle, without using a separate oil remover or tools such as pushers and nippers. It has the advantage of being able to safely remove cuticles.

In addition, the nail care method according to the present invention has the same effect as forming a shadow between the nail surface and the nail surface by forming a step of a certain height between the end of the nail skin line and the nail surface, so that the nail and nail skin are formed during nail art procedures. It improves the aesthetics of nail art by giving a sense of depth between the lines, making the nail and nail lines more clearly distinguishable.

In addition, the nail care method according to the present invention not only improves the durability of nail art by removing the cuticle and loose skin in the area adjacent to the nail skin wall and the lower part of the nail skin, and at the same time forming an undercut in the lower part of the nail skin. It improves the sense of unity between fingers, nails, and nail art, and improves the aesthetics of nail art by making the nail and nail lines more clearly distinguished from the nail skin wall.

Figure 1 shows the names of each part of the fingernail.

2A and 2B show steps of a nail care method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 shows the types and locations of use of nail bits used in the nail care method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 shows the steps of the nail care method according to the present invention from the side.

Figure 5 shows an example of nail care followed by gel nail treatment according to the present invention.

Figure 6 shows a case where gel nails were applied without cleaning the cuticles and loose skin.

The terminology used herein is for describing embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention. As used herein, singular forms also include plural forms, unless specifically stated otherwise in the context. As used in the specification, “comprises” does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components in addition to the mentioned components.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in this specification may be used with meanings commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Additionally, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries are not to be interpreted ideally or excessively unless clearly specifically defined.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the invention. However, the present invention may be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

An embodiment of the nail care method according to the present invention will be described in detail.

1) Step of separating the ancestral skin, cuticle, and loose skin to form a baseline

Figure 2a (a) and Figure 4 (a) show a top view and a side view of the finger before nail trimming. For convenience, only the cuticles are shown below the ancestral skin, but cuticles and loose skin can exist at the same time.

First, slightly press down on the tip of the finger above the nail (

) The skin on the upper part of the cuticle is slightly pushed in the direction of the cuticle to create a shaded line (deadline) between the pushed progenitor skin and the cuticle. (See Figure 2a (b) and Figure 4 (b)) This method By forming a shaded line, the boundary between the ancestral skin and the cuticle can be seen more clearly.

Using the cutting surface of the cutting bit shown in (a) of Figure 3, the ancestral skin and cuticle are separated along the shaded line. At this time, the cutting bit must be held so that the nail and the cutting surface are perpendicular, and the shaded line and the cutting surface are parallel.

If the cutting surface of the cutting bit is not used correctly or is oriented incorrectly, care must be taken as the skin may be damaged. The cutting must be performed until the cutting surface touches the nail, and cutting is performed by moving the cutting bit clockwise or counterclockwise along the shaded line, as shown in (c) of FIG. 2A. To prevent the cutting surface from damaging the nail, the cutting must be done gently in several steps, and the cutting line forms a reference line as shown in (d) of Figure 2a (see (c) of Figure 4).

In other words, the reference line refers to the separated space between the cuticle and the cuticle. As the cuticle is separated from the cuticle, the cuticle to be removed is clearly distinguished, so additional nail preparation work can be performed without damaging the cuticle.

2) Step of removing separated cuticles and loose skin

The cuticle and loose skin separated from the ancestral skin in step 1) above are removed using a diamond bit as shown in (b) of FIG. 3. Move the diamond bit clockwise or counterclockwise as shown by arrow ① in (e) of FIG. 2A to remove separated cuticles and loose skin. At this time, the cuticle has more moisture than loose skin and is sticky, so it is not easy to remove. Therefore, move the diamond bit from the lower part of the nail skin toward the tip of the nail as shown by arrow ② to completely remove the remaining cuticle and loose skin (see (d) in Figure 4).

Since the removal of the cuticle and loose skin is performed on the lower part of the clearly formed baseline, there is less risk of damaging the epithelial cells than the cuticle removal method using a conventional oil remover or pusher and nippers, and it is relatively easy even for low-skilled practitioners. It has the advantage of being able to work.

3) Removal of loose skin on the sideline and erection of ancestral skin wall

The cross section of the nail and nail skin that has completed step 2) above forms an inclined cross section at the part where the nail skin meets the nail, as shown in (d) of Figure 4, due to the influence of the cutting surface of the cutting bit used in the process of forming the reference line. . The slanted cross-section not only deteriorates the aesthetics during nail art procedures by not clearly distinguishing the boundary between the nail art and the nail art, but also makes it easier for the nail art to be separated from the nail due to the loose skin remaining under the nail art skin. It could be.

In this step, the loose skin present on the sideline is removed using the upper and corner parts of the metal stick bit as shown in (c) of Figure 3 so that the metal stick bit passes through the inclined part of the ancestral skin line. do.

The direction of movement of the metal stick bit (if the operator is right-handed) starts from the end of the left sideline of the nail as shown in (f) of Figure 2a and extends to the sideline (see (g) of Figure 2b) and the corner portion. Pass through and proceed clockwise along the ancestral skin line (see (h) in Figure 2b) to the end of the right sideline and then proceed counterclockwise again. The above process is repeated until the loose skin on the sideline is sufficiently removed and the ancestral skin wall is sufficiently erected. During the above steps, the axial direction of the metal stick bit, the side line, and the upper skin line are made to be perpendicular.

As mentioned above, by simultaneously removing the loose skin of the sideline and building the ancestral skin wall, the sideline and the ancestral skin line are connected more smoothly. And through the wall-building operation, a step of a certain height is formed between the end of the nail line and the nail surface (see (e) of Figure 4), and the step has the same effect as forming a shadow between the nail skin and the nail surface. This will play a significant role in improving the aesthetics of nail art by providing a sense of depth between the lines between the nail and the nail article during future nail art procedures, allowing the line between the nail and the nail skin to be more clearly distinguished.

4) Removing cuticles at the border of nails and nails and creating an undercut under the nails.

As the ancestral skin wall is formed through step 3) above, the cuticle remaining at the interface between the ancestral skin and the nail is revealed (see (i) in Figure 2b). As described above, these remaining cuticles become part of the nail art during the nail art procedure. This reduces adhesion.

In this step, the cuticles present at the interface between the nail wall and the nail are removed and an undercut is formed on the lower part of the nail. The undercut not only improves the durability of the nail art by allowing the nail art to be placed under the ancestral skin during nail art treatment, but also improves the sense of unity between the finger, nail, and nail art, and forms a line between the nail and the ancestral skin along with the ancestral skin wall. It serves to improve the aesthetics of nail art by making it more clearly distinguishable.

First, push the fingertips on the top of the nail toward the back of the hand (skin up,

) As shown in (f) of Figure 4, the ancestral skin is pushed up to expose the cuticle (●) present at the interface between the ancestral skin and the nail.

With the upper side (cutting surface) of the metal stick bit shown in (d) of Figure 3 parallel to the nail, the upper side of the metal stick bit is used to cut the left side of the nail as shown in (f) of Figure 2a. Starting from the end of the sideline, passing through the sideline (see (j) in Figure 2b) and the corner, and proceeding clockwise along the ancestral skin line (see (k) in Figure 2b), it proceeds to the end of the right sideline. Next, proceed counterclockwise again to remove the cuticles on the side line and the cuticles present at the interface between the loose skin, ancestral skin, and nails.

After the cuticle exposed at the interface between the nail skin and the nail is removed through the above-described process and the force pushing it toward the back of the hand is removed, the cuticle is restored to its original form and an undercut is formed at the interface between the nail skin and the nail.

5) Removal of loose skin on side lines, corners, and upper skin lines

Remove any remaining loose skin through steps 1) to 4) above. If loose skin and cuticles have been sufficiently removed, this step can be omitted.

Using the kill bit as shown in (e) of Figure 3, loose skin remaining close to the sideline, corner, and skin line is removed. Through this step, the ancestral skin lines become clearer.

6) Removal of cuticles at the ends of ancestral skin

This step is a step of removing the cuticle remaining at the end of the ancestral skin cleaned through step 4) above. The cuticle may have existed in the original ancestral skin, but it may be removed in steps 1) to 4) or 1) to 5) above. It may be something that is created or becomes noticeable through stages.

This step is a light skin up (

), use the ball diamond bit shown in (f) of Figure 3 to trim the ends of the ancestral skin. (See (h) of Figure 4) The ball diamond bit is used as shown in (l) of Figure 2b. As shown, the cuticle and loose skin at the end of the nail are further removed by moving clockwise or counterclockwise from the starting point on one side of the nail to the starting point on the other side.

By removing the cuticles and loose skin on the ancestral skin line through the above steps, it is possible to create a clean ancestral skin line with a round shape.

7) Removal of calluses around nails

Callus bits shown in (g) of FIG. 3 are used to remove calluses around the nails. If there are no calluses to remove, this step can also be omitted.

8) Removal of hangnails and remaining loose skin

This is a step of removing hangnails and remaining loose skin around the nails using a sanding bit as shown in (h) of Figure 3, and is a step of organizing the side lines, corners, and cuticle lines of the nails. The sanding bit has a rougher cutting surface compared to the stick bit, so the cutting force is greater. Step 8) above can also be omitted if necessary.

Figure 5 shows an example of gel nail treatment after removing the cuticle and loose skin of the nail according to the above embodiment, and Figure 6 shows a case of gel nail treatment without erecting the ancestral skin wall of the present invention. It was. As shown in Figure 5, when nail care according to the present invention is performed, the surface gloss of the gel nail is excellent, the sense of unity between the nail and the gel nail is excellent, and a shadow is formed between the nail and the nail skin, so that the distinction between the two is clear. As a result, it can be seen that aesthetics are improved.

As described above, the nail care method according to the present invention, unlike the typical cuticle removal method using nippers and pushers, forms a reference line in advance on the cuticle existing in the ancestral skin, so that the cuticle to be removed is clearly distinguished and the cuticle is removed using a nail bit. Since it can be removed, it not only prevents wounds, bleeding, and inflammation caused by damage to the ancestral skin, but also has the advantage that even people with relatively low skill can easily clean the cuticle.

In addition, the nail care method according to the present invention is to build a wall (a step formed between the end of the epithelial line and the nail surface) along the epithelial skin line and form an undercut at the interface between the epithelial skin and the nail surface, thereby creating a shadow between the vascular skin and the nail surface. It improves the aesthetics of nail art during nail art procedures.

The present invention relates to a nail care method of trimming and organizing fingernails, toenails, etc. using a nail bit, and has industrial applicability.

Claims

A method of caring for nails using nail bits,

1) Forming a baseline by separating the connection area between the ancestral skin and the cuticle;

2) removing cuticles and loose skin below the separated baseline;

3) Step of erecting the ancestral skin wall while removing the loose skin on the sideline;

4) removing the cuticle at the interface between the nail skin and forming an undercut at the bottom of the skin,

In step 1), the skin on the top of the cuticle is slightly pushed down in the cuticle direction by pressing down the fingertip joint on the top of the nail to create a shaded line between the pushed cuticle and the cuticle, and then cutting the shaded line and the cutting bit. It includes the step of moving the cutting bit clockwise or counterclockwise along the shaded line while keeping the surfaces parallel, and cutting to form a reference line at the connection area between the ancestral skin and the cuticle,

In step 2), the separated cuticle and loose skin are removed by moving the diamond bit clockwise or counterclockwise, or the remaining cuticle and loose skin are completely removed by moving the diamond bit from the lower part of the nail to the tip of the nail. It includes steps,

In step 3), the upper and corner parts of the metal stick bit are used to remove the inclined cross-sectional part of the loose skin and the upper skin line existing on the side line, and the axial direction of the metal stick bit and the side line and upper skin line are removed. It includes the step of moving the metal stick bit clockwise or counterclockwise starting from the end of the sideline of the nail along the ancestral skin line to the end of the other sideline while maintaining this vertical position,

In step 4), the fingertips on the top of the nail are pushed toward the back of the hand (skinned up), exposing the cuticle present at the interface between the nail and the nail, and the upper side (cutting surface) of the metal stick bit is parallel to the nail. In one state, using the upper side of the metal stick bit, start from the end of the sideline on one side of the nail and move clockwise or counterclockwise along the cuticle line to the end of the sideline on the other side to further remove cuticle and loose skin. A method comprising forming an undercut at the interface of the blood and nail.
The method according to claim 1, further comprising removing the cuticle attached to the end of the ancestral skin after step 4).
The method of claim 1, wherein in the skin-up state after step 4), the cuticle and loose skin at the end of the nail are further removed by moving the ball diamond bit clockwise or counterclockwise from the starting point on one side of the nail to the starting point on the opposite side. How to include it.
The method of claim 1, further comprising removing loose skin remaining adjacent to the sideline, corner, and skin line using a kill bit.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising the step of removing calluses around the nails using a callus bit, or removing hangnails and remaining loose skin around the nails using a sanding bit. How to.