Beautiful, neat manicure and pedicure is a woman's calling card. Hands are constantly in sight and broken nails, peeling varnish and untidy cuticles cannot be hidden anywhere. Even if everything else (make-up, styling, clothing) is up to par, this touch will completely destroy the image of a stylish and well-groomed lady. Without a good and correct nail file, even eminent nail art masters cannot do a manicure, but you need to be able to choose this tool correctly.
Mysterious Grits
One of the key points is to choose the right degree of hardness. Even the most inexperienced ladies in manicure know that nail files come in different abrasiveness, which is measured in special units - grits. The higher the numbers on the package, the softer the tool will be. Most often, these indicators are different for each side, for example, 100/180. This stiffness is used to shape acrylic or gel nails, and for natural ones, you should look for the 180/240 mark. These nail files are delicate and do not cause delamination. The numbers 240-500 indicate a grinding file, and from 1000 grit and above - a polishing file.
From what, from what?
The variety of materials from which this item is made today can confuse anyone. Metal nail files are no longer so popular. The fact is that such tools can provoke delamination of the nail. They were replaced by more gentle glass counterparts. Long service life and ease of hygienic processing have made them the favorites of salon masters, but their price is quite high. Ceramic files are less popular, although they are just as good for natural nails as glass ones, and they can also remove rough skin around the nail bed. Tools with a working surface made of paper covered with emery crumbs are represented by a wide choice of shapes and stiffness parameters, but become unusable at the slightest contact with water. For salon use, such nail files are not suitable, but for personal use - that's it. It is suitable for lovers of extended nails, and for supporters of natural manicure. Many women do not like to varnish their nails, preferring their natural look. A nail file will help to give them a glossy shine, but it is not recommended to use it often. If you polish more than once a month, then even the most durable and naturally strong nails will become thinner, may begin to break and exfoliate. An exception is made only for buffs made of natural suede. If you treat the plate with a drop of oil, you can improve its condition, nourish and moisturize. For this purpose, both special manicure products and aromatic ones are suitable.oils or even regular cooking oils.
Terms of Use
Even the best nail files can be harmful if you neglect the rules for processing the nail plate. No preliminary steaming, the nails must be dry if you do not want to treat them for onychosis for a long time later (this is how delamination of the plate is correctly called). You only need to move the tool from the outer corners to the center, and not back and forth, as is most often the case. It is not necessary to adjust the manicure daily, every 7-10 days is enough - the best, as you know, is the enemy of the good.