Beautiful, neat manicure and pedicure - a business card of a woman. Hands are constantly in sight and broken nails, peeling varnish and an untidy cuticle can not be hidden anywhere. Even if everything else (makeup, styling, clothing) is at its best, then this touch completely destroys the image of a stylish and well-groomed lady. Without a good and proper file for nails, even eminent nail art masters cannot do a manicure, but you need to be able to choose this tool correctly.
Mysterious Grit
One of the key points is to choose the degree of rigidity. Even the most inexperienced ladies in manicure know that nail files come in different abrasiveness, which is measured in special units - grit. The larger the numbers on the packaging, the softer the instrument will be. Most often, these indicators are different for each side, for example, 100/180. Such stiffness is used to shape acrylic or gel nails , and for natural, look for the mark 180/240. Such files are delicate and do not cause delamination. The numbers 240-500 will indicate the grinding, and from 1000 and above grit - on the polishing file.
From what, from what?
The variety of materials that this item is made of 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 sparing glass analogues. The long term of operation and ease of hygienic treatment have made them the favorites of salon masters, but their price is quite high. Nail files made of ceramics are less popular, although for natural nails they are just as good as glass ones, in addition, they can also remove rough skin around the nail bed. Tools with a work surface made of paper covered with emery crumbs are represented by a wide selection of forms and stiffness parameters, but come into disrepair from 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 coat their nails with varnishes, preferring their natural look. A file for polishing nails will help to give them a glossy shine, but often it is not recommended to use it. If polished more than once a month, then even the strongest and strongest nails by nature will become thinner and may begin to break and peel. An exception is made only for buffs made of natural suede. If you process a plate with a drop of oil, you can improve its condition, nourish and moisturize. For this purpose, suitable special means for manicure, as well as aromatic oils or even ordinary vegetable oils for cooking, are suitable.
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 a long time later onychosis (the so-called delamination of the plate). You need to move the tool only from the outer corners to the center, and not back - forward, as often happens. It is not necessary to adjust the manicure daily, every 7-10 days is enough - the best, as you know, is a good enemy.