How to sharpen short nails with a nail file. How to hold the file correctly. Nail filing technique

How to cut your nails correctly? and which files are better?

1. abrasiveness of a file for natural nails 200/240 grit, you need to saw only in one direction and the nails must be completely dry - otherwise detachment cannot be avoided
2. glass definitely!
3. glass nail file)))
4. Nails must first be soaked in salt water, then sharpened with a 240 file in one direction. When to sharpen the nail should be soaked. I tried to use glass, my nails began to exfoliate terribly, I use multilayer.
5. Never cut your nails with a nail file with a notch in the form of stripes that form a kind of mesh. Such a notch destroys the structure of the nail almost to the base and it will break. It is better to use a spray file. and very small. If on a metal file spraying as if shiny sparkling plaques is not the best way... The spraying should be like the finest velvet. I don’t know how it is now, but earlier there were domestic nail files on sale, without a plastic handle. Simple with a smooth metal notched tip. They are very good. However, synthetic files with a smooth fine sandpaper, or glass files with dusting are considered the most harmless to nails.
   Farther. In no case should the nail be cut back and forth. It is necessary only in one direction. Or at least not often change direction. The fact. that the nail is made up of vertical fibers, like a "picket fence". Sawing nails "back and forth" we loosen these fibers, which breaks the structure of the nail and it breaks more often. ... When you have shaped your nail, go to the polishing files. Start with the roughest and end with the smoothest. A polishing file can be used to cut back and forth. You also need to remove the "Sawdust" under the nail. Therefore, it is better to buy a polishing file that is not thick so that you can crawl under the nail. The smoothest surface can be used to polish the nail itself. It will become shiny and you will get a wonderful massage of the nail, which will provide blood flow to its base. And the last thing. Many people believe. that calcium is needed to strengthen nails. In fact, calcium in the composition of nails is negligible and not much is needed. Massage with oil strengthens nails much better. It is necessary to drop a drop of essential, olive or other rast on each nail. oil and rub the nail until completely absorbed. The nails will be healthy, strong and shiny.

   the best nail files - glass, crystal, and diamond coated

6. Only dry nails should be filed, wet ones can begin to exfoliate.
   Fileing weekly will keep your nails in the correct shape and prevent cracks and delamination of the nail plate. To do this, use two files: glass or ceramic (it delaminates nails less) and a special polishing file. The first file forms the shape of the nail, and the other is used for final sanding.
   Hold the file with your thumb down and your other four fingers up. When processing a nail, it is very important to observe the direction of movement of the instrument. Divide the nail into two parts mentally: right and left. Take a file and start filing your nail from the corners to the center of the nail.

   1. Start with your little finger, then work your way up to your ring finger, and so on, working your way up to your thumb. With smooth, light movements of the file, file the nail from the side and at the same time round off its upper and lower edges.

   2. Hold the file at an angle to the edge of the nail so that the outer side of the nail is mostly processed. With each working movement of the file, the nail is rounded, taking into account its intended shape.
   The end of the file will describe a curved line with each working movement of the file. After every three to four working movements, the file is applied with the working side to the nail, and the upper edge of the nail is smoothed.

   3. Move the file first in one direction from the corner to the middle. Then in the opposite direction from another corner. When handling nails, only move the tool in one direction to prevent delamination of the nail. Working with a nail file easily, freely and without pressure, you only need to touch the nail with it, without touching the skin, since the notch of the file can injure the skin and cause pain.

   4. Take your time and constantly compare both halves of the nail, looking at it from different angles, so that the nail does not turn out to be unevenly filed. The nail has beautiful shape only when it is strictly symmetrical, relative to the midline of the nail. To achieve symmetry, it is necessary to navigate along this midline all the time when filing all sections of the nail during work.

   Saw blades with abrasiveness from 100 to 180 grit are used for processing artificial nails, it is not recommended to use them for natural ones - they are too tough. Files with grit 180 to 240 grit are ideal for filing natural nails. Abrasive from 240 to 500 grit is used for grinding, well, more than 1000 grit for polishing nails.

   Metal (sapphire) nail file. As a rule, it is coarse-grained, therefore it is good only for artificial nails, and only for acrylic nails for gel ones you need softer care. If you process natural nails with a metal file, do not be surprised that your nails break and exfoliate, this is the effect of the influence of the tool you have chosen on the structure of the nail.

   Glass nail file. Very good for natural nails. It is useful in that it seals the edge of the nail, which prevents it from exfoliating, and does not violate its structure.

   Crystal nail file. This is a godsend for sensitive and thin nails, a prerequisite for this fine-grained dusting.

   Emery chips on a paper or polyurethane base. One of the most popular nail files today. And this is understandable. Indeed, for nails they are quite gentle and their price is low. Suitable for both natural and artificial nails, only the grain size needs to be different.

   On a wooden base The most durable file on the market will definitely not vibrate in the hands of the master, but at the same time, the least flexible. In order to at least slightly smooth out this drawback, manufacturers, as a rule, make it a semicircular shape.

   Ceramic nail files. They are used not only to give the nails the desired shape, but also to treat the hardened skin around the nails.

   Corundum and diamond coatings are mainly used in hardware manicure and pedicure attachments.

7. Best of all - grinder
8. Saw nails correctly in one direction, otherwise they will begin to exfoliate. You need to choose files for natural nails with a grain size of at least 180. And for delicate, thin, exfoliating (problematic) and in general for any nails, glass, ceramic or flint is better. because they kind of seal the free edge, preventing further delamination and cracking;)
   By no means iron (only if you have very hard nails)!
9. Glass!
10. with a nail file at least 200grit, preferably in one direction

Hello everyone!

Do you want to have beautiful, strong and strong nail plates? Then pay attention to them. In this article, we will find out how to properly file your nails. Indeed, in fact, their appearance and health.

Working with a nail file is a whole art. You should definitely use it after trimming your nails. It is this tool that gives the desired shape to the nail plates. Whether round, almond or square. Well, let's go!

Here are tips and a step-by-step guide for beginners on how to properly file your nails.

How to shape your nails with a nail file

You can read about how to choose a shape for nails in. The most common ones are:

• square;
• oval;
• almond-shaped.

Perhaps there is one more, sharp or triangular, but it is not in great demand now.

Square

This shape is more suitable for long nails or for very short ones. Will look equally good on both thin and fuller fingers. Edges can be sharp or slightly rounded.

1. Position the file perpendicular to the free edge of the nail and file straight.
2. Then go to the sides, file strictly parallel from bottom to top.
3. At the end, you can round the corners a little so that they are not too sharp. Be guided by your own taste.

Oval

The best shape for nails, which allows you to maintain their health and does not provoke brittleness. It is symmetrically rounded on both sides. It can be called a classic of the genre.

1. Mentally draw a line from the middle of the cuticle to the tip, this line will be the end of the oval shape.
2. To create a soft line, hold the file at a slight angle. File from side to center in one direction. Do the same on the other side.
3. File the oval carefully to round off the corners well. Create a soft round tip.

Almond-shaped

This shape of the nails makes the fingers thinner, feminine and graceful. She is very popular now. But making an almond version on short nails is unlikely to work.

1. First, shape the nail plates into an oval shape. It will be easier.
2. Now start filing the edges. Hold the file slightly at an angle if you want a softer edge. And if on the contrary, sharp, then place it almost vertically. File from where the nail comes off the skin.
3. Make the tip more pointed than a regular oval. You need to cut wide edges. But be careful not to delete the excess. If you overdo it, then slightly round the tip from above, cutting off the too sharp edge.

That's all. I hope these tips and tricks will help you file your nail plates properly to keep them healthy and strong. Experiment with the shape, this will allow you to choose the best one for your nails. And remember that you should only file your nails in one direction.

Beautiful nails to you! See you!

Caring for nails means, first of all, filing them regularly. This allows you to give your nails a beautiful shape, as well as avoid delamination and breakage. For those who are used to doing manicure on their own, first of all, it is necessary to choose the right tools correctly..

Professional craftsmen have a whole arsenal of different types of nail files, but for home use, you need to choose one reliable manicure tool that suits your type of nail plate.

Choosing a nail file

All professional home nail files can be divided into the following categories:

• For processing artificial nails;
• For processing natural nails;
• For sealing nails;
• For nail polishing.

Abrasiveness of nail files

Pay attention to the numbers on each file. They indicate the level of abrasiveness of the coating, depending on which the file can be suitable for thin and brittle nails or hard and extended nails.
Abrasive is measured in grits.

• If you have natural nails, the ideal file abrasiveness for you is 240/280 grit.
• In order to grind small irregularities on the nail plate, use a grinder or buff. Its abrasiveness should be 280/320.
• If you want to add shine to your nails, use the soft side of the buff, the polisher with 900/1200 grit abrasive can only be used by professionals in beauty salons.
• For artificial nails, abrasive files with an index of 100 to 180 grit are used.

Paper files

Most often, these tools are intended for single use. These nail files are based on specially treated paper or cardboard. An abrasive is applied to it - Teflon, granite or (less often) quartz.

These files must not be treated with disinfectants. As a rule, they are used in beauty salons and disposed of immediately.

Files on a plastic base

Such files are made of foamed plastic, they are very delicate to natural nails, and avoid injury to the nail plate. Ideal for thin and soft nails.

It is very easy to care for plastic files: it is enough to rinse them in warm water and wipe them with a cotton pad moistened with any disinfectant.

Metal-based files

Perhaps these tools can be called the most durable and durable. But they are only suitable for very strong and healthy natural nails, as they can lead to delamination of the nail plate.

Files made of thin metal coated with diamond or ruby ​​powder are also very durable, but they are used only for processing artificial nails, as their coating can easily injure the natural nail plate.

Glass based nail files

The glass nail file is ideal for strong natural nails. Such a nail file gently polishes the nail plate, thereby, without disturbing its structure.

The glass nail file is easy to clean; you just need to rinse it with warm water and wipe it off. The service life of such a nail file is high.

Crystal nail file

The crystal nail file, unlike its predecessor, is intended for thin and brittle nails.

It gently acts on the nail plate, smoothing out minor imperfections of thin nails. Such a nail file is also unpretentious to maintain.

Silicon or ceramic based files

These files are designed to seal the tip of the nail. This prevents delamination. Usually such files are called prophylactic.

Ceramic nail files must be protected from impacts, it is best to store in a cloth case.

Men need to use hard files to file their nails, since their nails are rougher than that of women, and for children's nails it is necessary to take the softest nail files so as not to damage the still delicate structure of the nail. But children do not need to file their nails strongly, it is better to just carefully cut off the corners with nail scissors.

Filet shape

Nail files are straight, in the form of a boomerang ("banana"), as well as rhombic, square or domed (they allow you to process nails of any shape, even in places that are poorly accessible for sawdust). Most often, straight files and curved "bananas" are used to reduce the length of the nail plate and give it the desired shape.

How to hold a nail file correctly

Special attention should be paid to this. Place your thumb on the bottom edge of the file, the other four on the top. The hand should not be too tense, otherwise your movements will be sharp and sloppy. Start treating nails with the little finger, alternately heading to the thumb. After making a few movements, check the symmetry of the shape.

Choosing the shape of the nail

Before you start processing your nails, you need to decide what shape you want to give them. Girls with long graceful fingers can afford short nails of any shape. Thick and short toes look much slimmer if the nails are long. Girls with brittle nails should prefer an oval or square shape.

The most vulnerable nails are long and sharp.

Make sure that all nails are the same length and shape, otherwise your manicure will look sloppy. It is best if the free edge of the nail protrudes about 6 mm beyond the tip of the finger.

How to file nails correctly

Square nail shape: best for fingers with rectangular nail beds. First, you need to file the middle of the nail, making it straight. Then the lateral edges of the nail are given the desired shape, the ends are not rounded.

Square shape with rounded corners: here it is better to keep the nails short or middle length... File the middle of the edge of the nail first, it should be straight. Then work the side edges by rounding the corners of the nail in one direction.

Oval nails: ideal for all types of fingers and nail plates. In addition, it visually lengthens the nails. Process the corners, giving them the desired rounding. The file should only be moved one way from the side edges to the middle of the nail. Then you need to smooth the corners with a soft file to achieve symmetry.

Acute nail shape: looks good only with a sufficiently large length of the free edge of the nail. First, the nail plate is given an oval shape, and then the nail is sharpened. To do this, drive the file from top to bottom along the sides. This should be done gradually.

Nail polishing and grinding

When you finish filing your nails, polish them with a polishing tool for smooth nails with a shiny finish.

For the procedure, you will need a double-sided buff for polishing. Use the soft side to work through the entire surface of the nail plate to give it a shine, and then use the polishing side to work over the edges of the nail.

Polishing your nails can often weaken your nails, but polishing them about once a month can improve their appearance.

Before you cut your nails with a buff, you should familiarize yourself with the rules for using polishing files. They can be applied to the nail no more than 10 times. The same applies to filing small irregularities in the edge of the nail.

The only one for sure useful procedure for nails using files is filing and polishing with essential oils. This procedure is also called nail sealing with essential oils. To do this, you need to drop 1 drop on the nail plate essential oil ylang-ylang or all-purpose nail oil blend and buff the nail with a super soft or suede buff. The procedure with a suede buff can be performed once a week. With polishing (no matter how soft it may be) - no more than 1 time per month.

At the end of the procedure, apply a strengthening varnish to the nails. Fibers of silk, nylon, minerals, vitamins and moisturizing components in its composition prevent mechanical damage to the nail and strengthen the nail plate.

Nails are an important component of the image of a man or a woman, because hands are often called the hallmark of a person. The neatness of nails primarily depends on the correct shape, which can be given with a file.

In order to properly file the overgrown part of the nail plate, you need to know the basic rules for sawing and use the most effective and harmless tools during processing. We will talk about this in the article.

Cut or file: which one is best

For such a procedure only nippers or nail file are suitable, together these two instruments go well together too. First, you should remove the excess area of ​​the nail with nippers, and then with a rounded nail file, give the desired shape to the edges of the plate.

It is best if you individually select nippers with blade lengths equal to the width of your nails.

With the help of nippers, you should not completely cut off the entire free edge of the nail. First you need to get rid of the side parts and then remove the central zone.

You also need to be careful with nail files. The abrasive surface allows you to cut in one direction only, otherwise the edges will begin to flake. A rather crude instrument can lead to such consequences.

Getting ready for filing

Firstly, filing should be performed on dry hands, and secondly, you must decide in advance on the choice of the length of the nail plate.

Before manicure, nails and tools should be wiped with an antiseptic.

You can file the ends no more than once a week and at least once every two weeks. This way you can keep your nails looking healthy and attractive.

What tools can you shorten your nails

To correct nails, you can use a whole arsenal of manicure tools:

When doing a manicure at home, tools must be disinfected after each treatment. To do this, it is enough to wipe them with alcohol and place them in a disinfecting solution.

We select the file

For natural nails, you should not purchase a metal file. No matter what good metal it is, it will still scratch the surface of the plate, which will cause delamination in the future.

Perfect option - glass nail file(this is the tool used by professional manicure masters) with diamond or sapphire coating.

If we talk about the level of abrasiveness, then a softer surface should be selected for natural nails, and a rougher one for extended ones.

With weak and flaking ends, the optimal choice is 320-400 grit, for thin nails - 180-280 grit, files with an indicator of 80 grit are used only for extended plates.

The most popular are abrasive plates. rectangular, but in order to properly remove the corners and give roundness to the shape, use a banana file.

Men should file the free edges of the plates with coarser files, as their nails are much thicker than women. Children are not recommended to cut their nails with any files, since in any case the surface will be disturbed, it is better to cut off the corners with nail scissors or nippers.

Nail filing technique

How to hold and move the file correctly

There are three main grips for the file.

• When correcting the edge of the nail, the file is taken from above: four fingers are on the outside, and the big one on the inside.
• When processing plates from the sides, the file is held like a pointer, and is placed with an edge, moreover forefinger directs her movement.
• When cutting off gel or acrylic, the file is held like a spoon, the thumb controls it.

Saw cut should only be done in one direction, from edge to center. Any chaotic movements that will necessarily lead to delamination are completely prohibited.

The angle between the nail tip and the instrument should be no more than 90 º. The smaller it is, the less harm you can do to your nails.

After the saw cut, sharp corners are removed with a buff, and the hands are covered with a nourishing cream.

How not to cut your nails

• You can only file dry nails, it is strictly forbidden to do this after the baths.
• The surface of the nail must be completely free of varnish.
• You cannot move the file in different directions and hold the file perpendicular to the nail plate.

How to polish your nails with a file

Polishing should be done with an abrasive file 400 grit and above... The tool can be plastic, ceramic, or flint. You need to start processing with the less abrasive side, setting the tool perpendicular to the growth of the nail.

Movements are made from left to right and from right to left. For polishing, it will be enough and 10 movements... Further, the surface of the file or buff is replaced with a softer one. Finish polishing with the smooth side, from this the surface will turn out to be glossy.

We file nails with a manicure machine

In hardware manicure, a cylindrical nozzle is used for cutting nails, and discs with different levels of abrasiveness are used to give the desired shape.

When processing nails with a manicure machine, the same rules of one-way traffic are observed and hardware manicure and a pedicure is carried out only on dry nails.

How to give the desired shape

Square

First, the center is filed in a straight line, which should become parallel to the end of the finger itself. Then we file the corners, softening them only a little, but at the same time leave them straight.

Rounded square

We make the same manipulation as with the square shape: we cut the center directly, and we process the sides with small roundings.

Trapezoid

The plate is given a square shape, then the sides are sawn off until an elongated trapezoid is obtained.

Oval

Movements should resemble the work of a pendulum. Starting from the inner corners, the edges are sawed towards the center, but a completely natural rounded look should be obtained. Further - from the corner to the opposite side and remove all sharp moments with a soft file.

Almond

First, a square shape is given, then the sides are filed in the form of an elongated trapezoid, and the corners are removed with a soft nail file, giving the nails an elongated almond shape.

Stylet

The plate is given an oval shape, then the file is applied to the center of the edge and the side parts are washed down with movements from top to bottom. We repeat the same procedure on the other side.

Pipe

The sides are cut parallel to each other. To correct the free edge, the file should be held at an angle of 45º in relation to the lateral lines.

How to decide on the choice of the shape of the nails and how to give the nails different shapes - look at the video in the master class:

Special cases of filing nails

How to cut false nails

Already glued parts can crack when cutting, since a natural nail does not allow the free edge to bend and take the desired shape when moving.

How to File Guitar Nails

To play the guitar, the nails are filed parabolic (the edge must be absolutely even, without sharpness).

If your nails are very thin, do not hit the strings with them; it is better to use a pick - a plastic plate in the form of a petal.

Treating toenails correctly

Such a simple and ordinary procedure as filing nails is actually a complex and responsible process. With the wrong cut, the nails will never look healthy, and following basic rules will help get rid of delamination and cracks in the plates. To form the desired shape for the nail, it is enough to know the directions and order of cutting.

Correct filing of the nail plate is not only their beauty, but also health. Taking advantage of useful tips of this article, you can always do a neat and perfect manicure at home.

While some women prefer to get their nails done in salons, most of them try to take care of their nails at home. Someone succeeds in this extremely professionally, and someone suffers by committing great amount mistakes.

The most common mistakes women make when filing their nails:

• Most women use low quality nail files and therefore they are not always happy with the result of their own work. The choice in modern stores is large enough and most often ladies buy a nail file without thinking at all about what it can do with nails. You should know that the rougher the file, no matter how advertised it may be, the more likely it is that it will leave microcracks on the surface of the plate. Microcracks subsequently become the beginning of nail breakage. In everyday life, when moisture gets on the nail or it hits the surface, it is quite possible to get a break. Glass and ceramic nail files should be preferred. Of course, they are more expensive, but in the end, they will be able to please you with a positive result. Also, try to always use a nail file that effectively smoothes all the edges of the nail by rubbing away cracks.
• Another mistake - filing nails with a layer of varnish. Such an activity can quite realistically provoke a separation of the nail plate. If the need for filing is very great, then this should be done with gentle several movements, just removing the sharp tip. Such filing will help the nail not to cling to clothes, hair and tights, solving many of your problems and eliminating unpleasant situations.
• A gross mistake - filing marigolds just out of boredom. Too frequent exposure to the nail, file vibration and micro cracks will lead the nail to a deplorable state. Remember that quality nail filing should be done only once a week.
• Significant damage can be caused to a nail if constantly distracted from filing it. Of course, this will make the process more interesting, but while watching TV, talking with loved ones and simply taking your eyes off your hands, you risk injuring the nail, which will lead to its delamination and fracture.
• Is of great importance filing technology, after all, the usual movement "back and forth" is unnatural to the very structure of the nail plate. If you want not to harm the nail, the movements should be done from the edge to the center.
• You can't file wet nails since in this state they are more than dry prone to injuries caused by a nail file. A particularly gross mistake is the initial soaking of hands in the bath and subsequent filing.
• Other errors should be noted violations such as: using a nail file as a tool not only for nails(she can only cut the nail plate, other surfaces spoil it), deep filing of the sides of the nail plate(such filing leaves cracks on the not yet grown nail and dooms it to a fracture), improper holding of the file

how should you file your nails correctly?

How to file oval-shaped fingernails correctly?

Perhaps there is no woman who has never filed her nails to give them a more aesthetic appearance, accuracy and practicality. But besides the fact that you need to be able to file, it is important to know the features of files, techniques and methods.

There are certain generally accepted forms of nails that women try to observe: square, oval, almond-shaped. Modern nails are natural nail plates and are extended with a special material. In any case, they require attention and care.

basic nail shapes

The oval shape of the nail is very feminine. This is a classic way of shaping the nail plate.This shape can even visually lengthen the fingers effectively.

It is not difficult to give the nail an oval shape:

• Take a nail file and first, with smooth movements in one direction, file the edges of the nail plate from the sides to the center
• It is important to know that the movement of the file should be stopped about two (maybe a little more) millimeters to the middle of the nail
• If a sufficiently sharp tip remains in the center of the nail plate, round it in the end with horizontal movements
• Rub the edges with a file for polishing to make them soft and sloping, as well as to avoid microcracks

Video: " How to change the shape of OVAL nails? "

How to file almond-shaped nails?

The almond shape is not just a beautiful nail shape, it is the most feminine, trendy and popular way to highlight your hands. This shape visually lengthens the fingers, makes them sophisticated, “feline”, playful and beautiful.

In some ways, the almond shape resembles a claw. This claw adds charm to a woman and makes her nature more passionate. At the moment, French manicure on almond-shaped nails and a solid red or black base color is very popular.

This form can be safely called classic, because it has existed for a very long time, but it has never lost its relevance. It is worth noting that almond nails should not have any sharp corners, as is the case with the almond nut itself. However, the edges of such a nail and the tip are narrower when comparing the well of the plate.

It will be quite difficult for a non-professional to model such a shape on the nails. Precision is required in this business, so you will acquire a beautiful shape and not make the plate too sharp. The most difficult thing, according to women, is to make absolutely all nails the same.

almond-shaped nails

Another feature of this form is the presence of sufficient length at the nail. Too short nails cannot be modeled. The ideal length of such a nail should be compared to the bed itself.

Technology for giving nails an almond shape:

• First of all, perform a thorough manicure, removing all dirt from the nail, varnish, cuticles and burrs.
• Shaping the almond shape involves the initial formation of a square nail. Via nail scissors cut the tips of the nails in a straight line
• File the sharp corners on both sides with a file. Thus, the nail will take the shape of a stretched trapezoid.
• A softer file should soften the edges of the plate and give the nails a more final shape by squeezing the corners. The nail will gradually take on an almond shape.

Video: "Almond nail shape"

How to file square nails correctly?

Along with the almond-shaped, the square shape remains one of the most popular. These nails suit almost all fingers, thin and full. On such nails, both French manicure and any other design look great. It is much more difficult to square natural nails than extended nails, but it is quite possible.

square nails

Square nail technology:

• Make a high-quality manicure: remove the varnish from the surface of the plate, clean the nail, remove cuticles and burrs
• The length of the nail should be shortened to the desired size, while trying to make the line as even and longitudinal axis of the finger as possible
• You should start sawing the nail holding the nail file parallel to your finger so that the side is as even as possible
• This sawdust is repeated on the opposite side of the finger.
• Cut the nail horizontally, squaring it
• There are three types of square nails: sharp square, soft square, round square. Each shape depends on how smoothly you cut sharp corners on the sides.

Video: " How to make square nails? How to file nails correctly? "

Is it possible and how to file extended nails?

Many questions about filing arise from women who extend their nails in salons. Such nails are also not immune from the fact that at any time they can break, crack or form a sharp tip that can cling to hair and clothes.

You can avoid these troubles by carefully filing the extended nails. This can be done, but very carefully. The fact is that too rude attitude towards nails and filing them with a poor quality tool can lead to delamination when the material literally tears off the layer of the plate to which it is attached.

It is important to know that such nails should be filed exclusively with a special file. To do this, you will need an abrasive file, which is sold in the nail art and manicure departments. Such a nail file can have several sides of different rigidity.

filing of extended nails

How to file nails with gel polish and shellac correctly?

You can file your nails with varnish or shellac, but this should be done with a fairly soft nail file. It is impossible to use hard abrasive, large and metal files because they can simply tear off the coating layer and lead to the flaking of the nail.

The damaged nail will be much thinner and will be prone to frequent fractures and micro-cracks. File such nails very slowly and carefully, because if you do it in a hurry and ineptly, you risk ruining the whole manicure.

nail file with different hardness and polish

How to file your nails if there is no file?

There are situations when the nail breaks suddenly, and there is simply no special file at hand. If you still have a lot to do, you should find suitable subject, capable of smoothing the edges of a broken nail instead of a file. For this, it may come in handy:

• Regular coin, the side part of which (rib) has a ribbed surface
• The brick wall is a soft nail file, but it can affect your nail's reddish color.
• Asphalt is a tougher surface, but it is just as effective at removing a sharp tip on the nail.

Take good care of your nails in time, always keep an eye on their shape and heed the recommendations for filing at home. If you take care of the beauty of your nails, they will also delight you with their health and strength in any situation.

Video: " Selection of the shape of the free edge of the nail "