Most girls who care about their appearance know how important well-groomed hands are. After all, a carelessly done manicure can pretty much spoil the overall impression of a carefully thought-out image. Using nail files-buffs, you can quickly and effortlessly achieve smoothness and shine of the nail plate.
What are buffs?
The principle of operation of this tool is practically no different from a regular file. The only important difference is the finer grain. Nondescript at first glance, the bar perfectly copes with its functions and can easily replace some professional procedures. The tool, ideal for the care of natural and artificial nails, is very convenient for home use. To date, several varieties of buffs are produced. Usually they are made on a fabric, plastic and wooden basis. The work surface itself is made of suede, silicone and other materials.
How to choose a toolfor polishing nails?
Modern stores offer a wide range of manicure supplies. To choose a quality nail buff, you need to decide for what purpose it is purchased. You should not save on the purchase of this tool, the more expensive it is, the longer it will last. A cheap product will be erased after two or three procedures.
When choosing a buff for polishing nails, you should pay special attention to the shape of the product. To date, two types of instruments are considered the most common. The first is made in the form of a tetrahedral bar, and the second, more practical option, looks like a thick sandpaper file with only two working surfaces. Such a product is much more convenient to use and easily copes not only with polishing, but also with grinding the nail plate. As a rule, manufacturers producing square bars mark each side. This is necessary in order to make it easier to figure out for what purposes this or that face is used. The first side is used as a regular nail file: to give the desired shape. With the help of the second face, all irregularities are carefully removed from the surface of the nail plate, the third is needed to eliminate the smallest defects, and the fourth is for final polishing.
Tool abrasiveness
The buff nail file is equally good for processing natural and false nails. The only difference between them is the graininess and abrasiveness of the tool. For the treatment of natural nails that do not have serious defects, suitablegrinder with standard grit (220-280 grit). Such a block is delicate enough not to scratch the nail plate. Acrylic manicure owners are advised to use a sanding tool, the grit of which does not exceed 240 grit.
Recommendations for using buffs
Before you start polishing your nails, you need to familiarize yourself with a few simple rules. The procedure is not recommended to be carried out more than once a month. Otherwise, it may result in delamination and brittle nails. For a successful procedure, you must learn how to properly hold the nail buff. In order for the tool to have the same effect on the entire surface of the plate, it must be taken from both sides. To maintain the maximum effect of polishing, a small amount of nourishing cream is first rubbed into the nail.
Instrument disinfection
Some girls are worried that in a salon that uses a general nail buff, you can pick up some kind of infection. To dispel your doubts before starting the procedure, it is advisable to ask if the instruments are disinfected there. Usually, after each client, buffs are soaked for 20 minutes in a special solution that can neutralize all microbes. Most expensive salons have more modern sterilizers made in the form of germicidal ultraviolet lamps.
If the answer of the master did not dispel your fears, then you can bring your own instrument. Some specialists store buffs of their clients inspecial paper bags, which eliminates the need to constantly carry them with you. Do not forget that over time, dirt and pathogenic microbes begin to accumulate on the instrument. Therefore, the nail buff needs regular care. However, some tools are able to absorb moisture, so they cannot be treated with special disinfectants. For example, fabric varieties that have a fairly short service life, upon contact with water, begin to instantly deform and delaminate. Therefore, most experts recommend giving preference to buffs that do not require special care. Alternatively, you can purchase a more durable plastic counterpart that is better disinfected.
