Splinter removal can be one painful act. That needle-like object piercing through the skin seems like it would be just as painful as removing them. Splinters come in various shapes and sizes. But usually the smaller ones hurt the most. Why? Because they are difficult to remove. Some people use glue or tape, while even others use potatoes (believe it or not) for splinter removal. Here are some simple steps on how to remove a splinter properly to avoid further pain or possible infection. 1) Do not attempt to squeeze the splinter out. If you do, sharp splinters might push themselves further in if aggravated. Even worse, it may even break into smaller pieces. By understanding how to remove a splinter properly, you will see that you will not need to be doing any squeezing. 2) Wash and dry the spot with soap and water. But be gentle. This is to prevent infection. Make sure you pat the wound down to soak up excess water with a paper towel. 3) Sterilize the implement(s) you will use with an antiseptic solution or even a hot flame to prevent infection. 4) Inspect with a magnifying glass. By seeing the splinter up close, you can see the best way to approach your splinter removal. Depending on how the splinter is angled, this will dictate the best way to take it out. 5) There are several ways to accomplish splinter removal. The best ways are to use the tweezers method, needle method, or nail clipper/razor blade method.   How to remove a splinter with the tweezers method: This is probably the splinter removal method you are most familiar with and is best used when the splinter is protruding from the skin. If it is sticking out horizontally use the needle method or the nail clipper method. You may want to numb the area with ice if it is a sensitive area after cleaning it. Sterilize the tip of the tweezers with rubbing alcohol or a hot flame and hold the magnifying glass to see where the splinter is sticking out of the skin. Using the tweezers, grab the splinter at the head making sure not to grab any hair or skin. Again, don't attempt to squeeze the splinter while pulling it out. When you do this you actually encourage the skin to grip the embedded end. This may lead to splinter breakage. Pull the splinter out in the direction it went into the skin.   How to remove a splinter with the needle method: Splinter removal using a needle is the best method when there is a thin layer of skin over the splinter. If the splinter is set deep in the skin, this is not a good method to use. First you will need to sterilize the needle. Then, using the magnifying glass, see where the splinter entered the skin. Stick the needle in at the opening and gently apply upward pressure opening the skin above the splinter. By pulling the skin apart this should expose the splinter allowing you to now use the tweezers method to remove the splinter. You may need to use the needle to nudge the splinter out and loosen the skin around the splinter if it’s stubborn.   How to remove a splinter with a nail clipper/razor method: This method is best used when a splinter is buried under thick skin that is not very sensitive. The heel of the foot would be a prime example. To use this splinter removal method, sterilize the edges of the clipper or razor with rubbing alcohol. Clip or cut the skin parallel to the splinter. It should not hurt. Gently pull the skin apart to see the splinter. Then, use the tweezers method. Once the splinter is removed, be sure to disinfect the area with hydrogen peroxide, saline peroxide, alcohol pad or some other antiseptic solution. Also an antibiotic ointment may help to prevent infection. Natural antiseptics include raw organic honey or tea tree oil. Removing a splinter can seem like a squeamish task, but if done correctly, it can be painless. Now that you know how to remove a splinter, you can be sure that your splinter removal experience will be done in a cinch.

Take a moment to think about the many tweezers you’ve gone through. You buy a tweezer only to find that three months later down the line it just doesn’t work the same. You ‘sigh’ at the thought of having to get in your car, drive to the nearest drugstore and fork out another $5 for your low-quality tweezers so you can tweeze your unruly eyebrows. Wouldn’t you be satisfied with just one good quality tweezer that will last you a lifetime? It might seem like an insignificant topic, but think about how busy you are and what an extra nuisance that would be. Quality is king and when you experience it, you appreciate it and are willing to pay a little more to avoid the frustrations of low-quality products. Now imagine you’ve gone through your 5th tweezer at $5 a piece. That’s $25 that could have been used to purchase a high-quality tweezer that would last you much longer. You can stop slapping your forehead now. It’s quite ok. We all go through it and when it’s time to do it the right way, you are ready to not make those same mistakes…at least with tweezers. Well, if you are in that ‘place’ and are looking for the tweezer that’s going to give you better hair removal, this is where Seki Edge comes in. Seki Edge has a wide variety of tweezers based on your needs. Choose from slant tip tweezers, point tip tweezers and rounded tweezers, each serving different purposes. But they all share several things in common. They are all made in Japan using high quality Japanese stainless steel and they are perfectly aligned for easy tweezing. Drug store tweezers are made of cheap metal, nor are they filed and perfectly aligned. They are often made in mass quantities, bypassing any sense of personal tuning. This is why they are cheap. But Seki Edge tweezers are hand filed and perfectly aligned to easily grab hairs. Whether it’s eyebrow hair, chin hairs, facial hair, fine hairs or thick hairs, there’s a tweezer that meets your tweezing needs. Starting with slant tip tweezers, Seki Edge has a variety of choices. Slanted tips are the most common type of tweezer. For example, the Smart Tweeze tweezer has a sleek design and revolutionary functionality to enable a tighter grip on hairs, removing unwanted hair with ease through its ‘spring’ technology. How does this technology work you ask? Green Bell, Seki Edge’s world-renowned manufacturer in Japan, developed this innovation. The slim pieces of metal attach to thicker pieces of metal towards the tip allowing the user to place the strength towards the tip for lasting grip. This combination also prevents bowing of the tip. You will notice it is lightweight yet gentle and powerful in it’s tweezing capability. With traditional tweezers, the user ends up squeezing the tips with extra pressure. Over time this extra pressure creates bowing of the tips. When tweezers bow over time, they bend outwards at the tip leaving very little gripping power. Annoyed by its loss of function, it can leave the user feeling like they just made a terrible investment. Seki Edge has corrected this problem with the Smart Tweeze technology. The Smart Tweeze also has an insert to ensure aligned slanted tips. You’ll just have to click here to see what this looks like. Many people often think that tweezers need sharpening and the reason why their tweezers stopped working over time is that they become dull. The real problem is that the pressure placed on the tweezers makes the tips bow out over time. When this happens they can no longer grip hairs that easily because the tips are no longer closing evenly and firmly. That’s why the Smart Tweeze was developed. Seki Edge pointed tweezers have more specialized functionality. With sharp pointed tips, they are best used for removing splinters, ingrown hairs and other tweezing that requires precision and accuracy. These precision tweezers have precision pointed tips that can reach the smallest and finest hairs. While they are not generally used for everyday use, they do have a special function and purpose in unique case situations. These stainless steel tweezers are durable and long lasting. There are only two point tip tweezer styles in the Seki Edge line. It’s one classic style that comes in either stainless steel or matte black. In any case, these tweezers look sleek and sophisticated. The last type of tweezers in the Seki Edge line are rounded tweezers. These tweezers have rounded tips for safety. Diabetics can find relief in using a rounded tip tweezer as itwon’t poke them or easily cause bleeding. They are also great for using on children or sensitive areas. Closing easily and firmly, they can be used for normal tweezing as well but some prefer the slanted tips for greater tweezing surface area.   In the round tip tweezer category are some unique tweezers. The Scissors Tweezer has scissor-like action to pluck hairs while the EZ View Tweezer has a 3x magnification glass attached to it to more easily see what you’re tweezing. You can check those out here. The point is, if you enjoy buying tweezer after tweezer and the frustrations of low-quality tweezers, by all means, continue to do the same and expect the same. But if you appreciate quality and the satisfaction, check out Seki Edge tweezers. You won’t regret their uncanny ability to pluck those unwanted hairs with ease leaving a clean, fresh, groomed look.