ERBE SOLINGEN COMBINATION SCISSORS 9 cm (91361) – tower point, for nails and hangnails

What are the ERBE combination scissors with a tower point (91361) and when are they used?

ERBE 91361 are combination scissors (German: Kombischere) 9 cm long from the catalogue of the manufacturer Becker Manicure in Solingen. They are called combination scissors because the manufacturer intends this group both for shortening fingernails and for work on the skin around the nail.

They have a tower point (Turmspitze) – a tip that gradually tapers into a thin point, which is why the item is labelled as “pointed” scissors in our shop. For the combination-scissors group the manufacturer states mostly slightly curved blades.

Although the catalogue also mentions cutting the cuticle, dermatologists (AAD) advise against cutting the living cuticle at the nail root. We therefore recommend these scissors for shortening fingernails and for removing hangnails – lifted, dry bits of skin next to the nail.

Features

Details of model 91361 from the Becker Manicure catalogue (ERBE Selection):

The catalogue gives the same description for model 91360 as well. Material, blade length and EAN of 91361 are not stated, so we do not mention them.

How to use

Wash your hands before the manicure and soften the skin around the nails with warm water or a short shower.

• Cut fingernails almost straight across in small cuts, then finish the edge with a file.
• Snip off a hangnail only where the skin has already lifted, with the thin tip and a single cut, without pulling.
• Do not cut or push back the cuticle at the nail root – the AAD warns that germs can then get in more easily and cause inflammation.
• After the manicure, apply hand cream or balm to the skin around the nails.
• Wipe the scissors, clean them with alcohol from time to time and dry them completely before putting them away.

Who is it for?

For adults who need just one pair of scissors for a basic manicure – shortening fingernails and removing hangnails. For hard toenails, choose a tool with a stronger blade or longer handles.

Important notes

• The tower point is thin and sharp; do not push it under the nail or deep into the skin.
• Keep them closed, in a place children cannot get to.
• If the skin around the nail is red, warm or swollen, leave it alone and see a doctor.
• The catalogue does not state the material; if you have a nickel allergy, check the pack first or ask at the pharmacy.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

1. What does it mean that the scissors are combination scissors?

The manufacturer classes them as combination scissors, intended both for shortening fingernails and for work on the skin around the nail. In a basic manicure kit, one pair of scissors thus replaces two.

2. What is a tower point?

It is a tip that gradually tapers into a thin point (German: Turmspitze). Thanks to it, the scissors reach narrow spots along the edge of the nail.

3. May I cut the cuticle around the nail?

We do not recommend it. The AAD states that the cuticle protects the nail root and should be neither cut nor pushed back. Remove only hangnails that have already lifted.

4. How does 91361 differ from the ERBE scissors 91381?

Model 91361 is a pair of combination scissors with a tower point, for fingernails and the skin around the nail. Model 91381 is a pair of nail scissors with a pointed curved blade and micro-teeth, which the manufacturer also lists for toenails.

Related products

• Solingen nail scissors 9 cm 91381 – ERBE scissors with micro-teeth, also for toenails
• Solingen cuticle scissors 9 cm 95067 – dedicated YES scissors with narrow blades just for hangnails
• Sebamed Hand and Nail Balm – care for dry skin around the nails, where hangnails form

See the full range in the category: Manicure and pedicure scissors