An integral part of any image of a girl is her nails. Every second representative of the fair sex knows how to properly cut the nail plate and do a classic manicure. But there are a number of common mistakes made in home manicure, which subsequently negatively affect the he althy appearance of nails. In order to avoid this, you need to know some tricks and features of sawdust nails.
Advice on choosing a nail file
The right nail file plays a huge role in nail care.
It is preferable to purchase ceramic or glass nail files. It is they who do not exfoliate the nail plate when filing. Particular attention should be paid to the choice of files for those who have thin nails. Not everyone knows how to file this type of nails correctly.
You only need to file the free edge with a fine-grained file, moving in one direction. Metal are considered very harmful to nails.files. In the process of filing, they form grooves on the cut of the nail, which subsequently contribute to delamination.
Types of nail files
File with paper base. They are usually disposable. Made on the basis of paper and covered with graphite on top.
Metal-based files. This type is used only for hard and he althy nails, otherwise delamination is possible.
Plastic based nail file. Great for natural nails, does not injure when filing. Also, these nail files do not require special care, it is enough to wash them with warm water or a disinfectant.
Glass nail files. Great for damaged and weak nails. Their only drawback is that they are not very durable. Ceramic based nail files. Used to seal the free edge.
Tips for finishing the free edge and improving the appearance of nails
In order for natural nails to look he althy and well-groomed, there are certain recommendations on how to improve your nails. How to properly file the free edge:
- hold the nail file correctly: four fingers on the bottom, big on top;
- observe the direction of movement, namely from the tip of the nail to the hole;
- Move in one direction only.
To make your nails look more impressive, you need:
- choose the length and shape of the nails based on the shape of the fingers and the condition of the nails;
- remember aboutthat narrow and long nails visually reduce plump fingers;
- for long and narrow fingers, choose an oval nail shape;
- give nails the same length and shape.
In order for the nails to look beautiful, you need to remember how to properly shape them and how to file them. Square nails are filed starting from the sides, only after that they go to the end. In order to give the shape of an oval, you need to proportionally narrow the sides, and then grind the tip.
Do's and Don'ts when sharpening nails
There are some mistakes that girls make when filing their nails. How to file the free edge without harming the nail plate, and what not to do when filing a nail:
- Use poor quality nail files, especially diamond nail files.
- Repeat filing motion more than 10 times on one side.
- Make filing movements from one side to the other.
- Filing your nails too often.
- Sawing polished nails.
- Saw your nails after soaking your fingers in water. Many girls, doing nail manicure at home, quite often make this mistake. It must be remembered that the nail is ground only before immersion in water, otherwise there is a risk of delamination.
How to file your nails properly
For beginner nail artists, these tips will come in handy.
- You need to cut your nails, starting from the edges and gradually approaching the center.
- The movements of the file should be directed along the nail, and not across, otherwise brittleness and peeling can be provoked.
- When filing, watch the length of the nails. Avoid situations where one nail is longer than the other.
- When filing, slightly round the nails at the edges so that they do not break off.
- Move smoothly, without pressure. Position the file so that the outer side of the nail is processed mainly.
Polishing the nail plate
Not many women know how to properly polish their nails.
Before you start polishing, you need to cut your nails to the required length, remove the old varnish (if any). Make a bath for nails, while you can add either lemon juice or s alt to the water. These components will help to significantly strengthen the nail plate. Keep your hands in the bath for about 10 minutes. After the skin has been steamed, dry your hands and apply a nourishing cream. After that, you can start polishing your nails.
In order to polish natural nails, you need not a nail file, but a grinder. For the first stage of polishing, you will need a coarse-grained grinder. With it, you need to remove dead scales, then take medium-grained and continue processing. It is necessary to complete the polishing with the softest side of the grinder in order to give the nails a well-groomed look and shine. Please note that it is not recommended topolishing too soft nails. If the nails are strong, this procedure can be carried out no more than once a month. Thanks to these simple recommendations, you can not only improve the appearance and condition of natural nails, but also contribute to their he althy growth.
