Nail files vary in shape, material and hardness. Not sure which one is right for you? We will show you how to choose the nail file you need.

A file is an important tool in the arsenal of a manicurist. With a file, you can give the nails the desired shape, cut off the excess length and polish the surface of the nail plates to a shine.

Types of nail files

The first thing to look for when choosing a nail file is the material from which it is made.

• Disposable files consist of multi-layer cardboard or foam covered with fine quartz, Teflon or granite chips. This perfect option for single use in the salon. It should be borne in mind that such files cannot be washed and sterilized, as they can deteriorate under the influence of high temperature and moisture. Therefore, they can be used only once, or you can have a separate, individual set for each customer in stock. Considering their low cost, it is profitable and not difficult. Plastic and wood based files are also not sterilizable, but they are slightly more durable than disposable files.
• Files with a wooden base have a rigid structure, do not bend and are very comfortable to work with. They can be disinfected in liquid solutions, which allows them to be used many times for individual use.
• Metal files can serve you without replacement for several years. They are not recommended to file exfoliating and brittle nails as this can lead to even more delamination. But they do an excellent job of forming extended nails. Therefore, every master needs to have a metal file in his arsenal. It can be sterilized in any way, including in a dry heat.
• Glass files won the love of many manicure masters. They are more gentle on nails, gently file the nail plates and allow you to accurately shape the desired length. They can also be sterilized in any way: glass is resistant to high temperatures and chemicals.
• Ceramic files- This is the most suitable option for thin, brittle and flaking nails. They are soft enough, gently file natural nails without letting them delaminate. You can also use a ceramic file to clean the skin around your nails.
• Laser files are know-how in the world of manicure tools, they appeared not so long ago. This is the state-of-the-art answer to the problem of flaking nails! Laser file “seals” the edges nail plate, thanks to this, the nails retain a healthy look and do not exfoliate.

The abrasiveness of the files. What do the grits mean?

The abrasiveness (hardness) of the files is measured in grits. The more grit, the finer the dusting of the file and the softer it is. Depending on the hardness, nail files are divided into several types.

... They are used to file only artificial nails; it is not recommended to use them for natural ones. Such files easily cope with tips and extended nails with gel and acrylic.

. They delicately file down natural nail plates and are suitable for forming an arch in artificial ones.

. The scales of the nail plate are gently lifted. Serve for polishing nails before coating with gel polish or building, for better adhesion of the material to the surface of the nail.

... Necessary to give nails a glossy shine. Polishers are used to process acrylic nails after extension, and in some cases - for natural nails.

In the event that there are two numbers on your file, for example, 180/240 grit, this means that one surface is softer, and the other is harder. Buffs can have up to 6 working surfaces with different abrasiveness. And the unique block from Zinger can be a file, a grinder, and a polisher at the same time - amazing versatility!

Nail file shapes

The files also differ in shape. But this is already a subjective matter: who likes what and who is comfortable working with.

Direct form

Classic straight saws are usually in the shape of a regular rectangle. They come in handy for many types of work.

Doug (boomerang, banana)

Due to its smooth shape, it is easy and convenient for beginners to work with such a file. It will help to form the correct and smooth contour of the nails.

Buff (block)

Their main advantage is their versatility. Usually buffs are suitable for both natural and artificial nails.

Smart files and buffs

Life hack for masters - with removable files. The files are attached to a metal base. You can change the working surface of the file whenever you need it. In this case, the basics can be different shapes and lengths: each master chooses the most comfortable for himself. Files on a foam backing have different abrasiveness from 100 to 320 grit. The new generation Smart files are an easy and practical way to always have a supply of files for each client.

How to file nails correctly?

So that the nails do not exfoliate and are healthy, you need to file them correctly: strictly in one direction, avoiding movements in different directions. You can not file wet and steamed nails, after bathing or taking a shower, at least 4 hours should pass.

If you want to be a successful manicure master and easily cope with any task that arises during work, you need to understand the types, shapes and abrasiveness of nail files. And, of course, you should have all types of files, grinders and polishers in your arsenal.

We wish you successful work!

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Not a single nail correction is complete without a nail file, which has become a permanent item in any woman's cosmetic bag, and accordingly is always carried with them. Yes, indeed, taking a small nail file with you, you will always be sure that it will not be difficult to put the nails in order in a matter of seconds. Usually, they take with them a miniature nail file, which takes up a little space in the purse, after all, a professional nail file will require more space.

In this publication, we will consider in detail all types of files that are found, which files should be used and for what purpose, and we will also select the ideal option.

From our article you will find out what can help you when choosing a nail file for the correction of both artificial and natural marigolds.

Abrasiveness- the degree of hardness, which is measured in grits. A high degree of grit unit indicates a fine dusting of the file, which means that the file is softer. For artificial nails, files with low abrasiveness 100-180 grit. The tips of natural nails are processed with a file with an abrasiveness of 180-240 grit. Files with high abrasiveness from 240 to 500 grit can be used for grinding.

For polishing nails, a buff or a file of more than 1000 with an abrasiveness of more than 1000 is used.

The abrasiveness of the file is not the only indicator to be guided by when choosing a file. It is very important what material the file is made of. In the store you can find files made from next material: glass, metal, as well as using paper and plastic and with laser processing.

So, files can be of different abrasiveness, made of several types of materials, and also have different shapes. All the listed properties of our files will affect the result after filing with one or another nail file. We recommend that you study in more detail the main types of files for correcting nails.

What kind of nail files are there?

Looking at the abundance of the assortment presented, we are lost and cannot choose a suitable option for ourselves. We must clearly understand: which nail file is intended for what, which is the safest, and which can harm us. The material from which the file is made also affects the quality of the spraying.

Paper files

The file is so called because it is sprayed on a multi-layer paper base. As spraying, granite, Teflon and quartz chips are used. In salons, such a file is used one-time, but at home it can be used as a reusable one, but for one family member. Such a file cannot be disinfected, the paper will simply exfoliate and the nail file will become unusable.

Plastic nail files

The plastic nail file is convenient to use. This tool should be used for very fragile ends. Plastic files are disinfected and reusable. A large assortment and low cost will allow you to choose a suitable option.

Metal nail files

This nail file is durable and strong and these are all its positive qualities. Your nails should be beautiful, therefore we do not recommend you to use it. A coarse metal file will damage the surface of your nails and cause your nails to delaminate, so it is not recommended to use it. But use a metal file when working with artificial nails.

Glass nail file

We all know metal files since childhood, but glass files appeared only later. The glass nail file can be disinfected and used for a long time, it is very gentle on your nails without damaging the plate. Very pleasant to handle and loved by many women. The disadvantage of this nail file is its fragility, so you need to store it only in a case and protect it from impacts.

Ceramic nail file

Nail care, as we all know, is superficial as well as deep. We can use a glass file to process and correct the nails, but if we want to seal the tips of the nails, it will not work for us. For these purposes, it is better to use a ceramic nail file. We also recommend using this nail file for those whose nails are prone to delamination. There is a flint and ceramic block, the abrasiveness of which allows you to gently grind the scales of the marigold. The material, like glass, is fragile, therefore only with careful treatment it can last a long time.

Laser nail file

Laser nail file is a new generation manicure tool, it can not only correct the length of the marigold, but also removes the cuticle. Very fine diamond dusting with fine grooves on the laser file. The holes resemble the smallest honeycomb and are invisible at first glance. This file, like a glass file, gently acts on the tips of the nail plate.

What are the shapes of files?

There are various forms files. A variety of assortment in stores will allow you to choose the right tool for you. The tool should be easy to use, practical and would like to be inexpensive. Consider the following tool shapes:

• Straight files. Suitable for both manicure and pedicure.
• Curly nail files, unusual shape... Designed for children and teenagers.
• Buffs (blocks) - polishing and grinding the nail plate. Buff can have several working planes with different abrasiveness
• Boomerang or "banana", curved nail file.

Enterprises produce diamond-shaped, dome-shaped and square shape... A professional tool can help to correct the nails by making high-quality sawdust.

Take your time to make decisions about buying a tool for the correction of marigolds. Study the question in front of you in detail, understand the details and watch a video tutorial, which will save you time when choosing a tool in the store, since you will already know well what you want to buy.

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It is no coincidence that I chose a festive atmosphere for the photographs. Nails are my passion and I love them: different sizes, colors and hardness. I like to choose them, look at them and of course use them. Every new file in my house is a real treat, because it is followed by a discovery by application. I am a new person in the world of manicure, there is still a lot to learn and discover. Sometimes seeing a nail file, I do not know what to do with it and how best to apply it in a manicure. This time the file was my holiday Dona Jerdona 180/240 semi-circular grinding, she is marshmallow pink reminiscent of the atmosphere of a Barbie doll in her toy house.

I chose a file in the section for natural nails, since I never built it up and do not plan to. But I gradually put my nails in order after their unfavorable condition and fragility. Despite the fragility, I do not consider this a reason to postpone leaving and shaping the nail plate. And it is here that my favorite nail files come to my aid, which are gathered for every taste and for different tasks.

Product description:

File for artificial and natural nails 180/240 semi-circular pink Dona Jerdona.

Article: 100384

Hardness degree:

The degree of hardness is 180/240.

• Price: 72 rubles.

• Volume: 1 piece.

• Where to buy: direct link to the product.

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The file is large and rather long, semicircular in shape and has a pleasant pink tint... It resembles marshmallow or doll-like pink, which has already become my favorite. The file is packed in a transparent film with the article designation and sealed from the bottom. I really like the presence of packaging, because I love to open the product and know that it was sealed in production before me. It looks very cute and pleasant, the design is girly - medium pink.

.°☆ ‧°‧°☆∴ Design. On the front side the company logo and digital designations. They inform the owner about the hardness and what the nail file is intended for in the manicure. The inscriptions are located on different sides of the file, which gives it a special charm, as it seems to me. Beautiful colour does not overlap unnecessary information, which pleases my eyes, and was not chosen by chance.

.°☆ ‧°‧°☆∴ Quality. The file is comfortable to hold in the hand, it does not slip and does not cause problems or the need to get used to the tool. I started working with a file without any skills with such tools, and even more so with professional ones. So at first I wanted to work like a straight line, but I like its shape.

.°☆ ‧°‧°☆∴ Form and material. The semicircular shape makes the file easy to use when comfort and product quality are important. To the touch it resembles hard foam rubber with an abrasive coating, when pressed, it slightly compresses and immediately takes its usual shape. In the middle, you can see exactly in the middle a white layer of material between the two pink halves. The white part consists of plastic, it is solid and represents the base of the file, like a stiffener. As I understand it for more long service and endurance at work. The file itself consists of a soft material like foam rubber and, when pressed, immediately returns to its usual appearance in a split second.

.°☆ ‧°‧°☆∴ My experience. In work, the file gently processes the surface of the nails, slightly files and does not remove much, so I process it at the final stage. When it is important for me to finish polishing the surface of the nail plate, it is convenient that when there is no need to clean up much, the file minimally traumatizes the nail. The harder counterparts, which is important for my fragile nails.

• In case of fragility (which I have Lately became a little smaller) I try not to polish my nails, but only to process the edge of the nails and gently file them. Therefore, with this file, I finish the processing of the shape of the nails, so that there are no sharp and sharp areas on all edges.

• The file copes with its tasks gently and delicately, without filing the nail. It removes part of the nail in small quantities and you can easily control not only the shape and processing, but also the result obtained. In addition, I sometimes like to do without scissors and do a manicure only with a file and occasionally with nippers.

• When sawing, traces remain on the file that can be easily removed, just wipe the file with a cloth. This does not affect the appearance in any way, since the instrument restores its original qualities after taking care of it. It is convenient to file the edges of the nails due to the semicircular shape, although I mainly use only the edges of the file for work.

• The file does not spoil the nails due to the delicate effect, does an excellent job of eliminating sharp edges and gives the shape of the nails close to natural. You need to cut longer than usual due to the softness of the coating, but I like this option and I hesitate to use harder files for now. Moreover, the tool not only carefully removes the excess, but also does not lead to additional lamination of the plate, which I try to avoid by all means.

It is convenient that it is not glass and can be carried in the pocket of a bag or backpack with you, without fear of breaking or breaking. It is very convenient when you have a similar tool at hand that will always cope with weak nails prone to brittleness on any object.

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Convenient file for fragile and thin nails that need delicate care. I like the appearance and color of the tool, which does an excellent job of its tasks. Taking care of it is as easy as shelling pears - just wipe it and the file is like new again!

While I like to master the wisdom of manicure, and the file helps me to shape and maintain my nails in the desired shape. I usually stitch after correcting the length or when the plate becomes sharp, so I always carry this file with me in my bag.

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Manicure files for correcting the length of nails and the shape of the free edge is different appearance, degree of rigidity (abrasiveness), material of manufacture. Thanks to a wide variety of file types, you can choose a suitable option for home care of natural or artificial nails, for delicate processing of weakened nail plates, for grinding and polishing the surface of the nail, for shaping the free edge.

By the way, the metal nail file, which was popular in its time, is not at all suitable for processing natural nails, since after the procedure delamination, cracks on the nail plate may appear, and the structure of the nail is destroyed. But to give the desired shape to artificial nails (false, extended gel), a metal file is quite suitable.

If you have little free time for home manicure and you want to quickly and efficiently prepare the nail plate before applying gel polish, you can purchase an electric file for grinding and polishing nails. For example, the Sholl electric file, which is powered by a single AA battery, has proven itself well. The set of the Scholl electric saw includes attachments for grinding, for shaping the free edge, for polishing the nail plate. If you do not have a machine for a hardware pedicure, then you can choose a special Scholl set, which includes attachments for treating rough skin of the feet and heels, for polishing toenails.

When choosing nail files, it is important to consider the degree of hardness (abrasiveness) of each manicure tool. For example, for processing natural nails, choose files with an abrasiveness of 190 to 300 grit, and for correcting artificial nails (and especially those extended with gel), manicure files with an abrasiveness of 90 to 180 grit are suitable.

♦ TYPES OF MANICURE FILES

❶ Laser.
Let's start with one of the most popular manicure tools for nail polishing today. The laser file is equipped with small diamond-coated grooves. With its help, it is very convenient to process the cuticle, adjust the length of the nails, grind the keratinized layer of the periungual lateral ridges. The file is very flexible, which makes it very convenient for you to handle nails from any angle. At the same time, the laser file is durable and ideal for home unedged manicure;

❷ Glass.
A universal option for processing both natural and artificial nails. In the arsenal, it is desirable to have several glass files with varying degrees of abrasiveness. This tool is also used in manicure when filing with gel, when correcting the shape of nails in a pedicure. The most important advantage of glass files is safety for the nail plate with minimal impact on its structure. The disadvantages include the fragility of this tool and rather inconvenient use for correcting short nails;

❸ Crystal.
A very convenient and practical tool with which it is easy to file the nail plate in different directions. In addition, the rough skin of the periungual ridges can be sanded with a crystal file to keep it soft and smooth. But the most important thing is that after processing with a crystal file, the nail will not be rough and there is no need to additionally polish it with a buff;

❹ Disposable (paper or plastic).
These are inexpensive files with quartz or Teflon dusting on a cardboard or plastic base. The advantage of using them is that they can be taken with you on vacation, used and thrown away. But with a disposable file it is very inconvenient to cut corners, carefully handle the edges of the nail;

❺ Ceramic.
As convenient and practical as glass files. This tool is distinguished by its abrasiveness and spray pattern on the working surface. It is convenient to use a ceramic file to process the rough skin around the nails and give the nail plate the desired shape. Pomegranate files coated with silicon carbide and zinc are of very high quality and durability;

❻ Metallic.
Not recommended for natural nails. But it is convenient to shape extended nails with a thin and flexible metal file;

❼ Buffs for polishing.
A very convenient manicure tool in the form of a bar for leveling the surface of the nail plate and giving it shine. As a rule, the base of the buff is hardened polyethylene foam, consisting of four working surfaces with varying degrees of abrasiveness. With one side of the buff, you can gently level the surface of the nail plate, with the second, smooth out grooves and other irregularities, with the third, file down sections of the nail with peeled areas and prevent further delamination of the plate, with the fourth side with a suede working surface to give a healthy look and shine to the plate.

♦ FORMS OF MANICURE FILES

▪ Saw-boomerang.
Very comfortable to hold in the hand thanks to the curved banana-shaped base. Used for rounding the corners of square-shaped nails, for filing extended nails in the cuticle area;

▪ Straight rectangular file.
The classic form of a file for grinding, correcting the length of nails. Convenient to use for manicure and pedicure at home (glass, ceramic);

▪ Oval file.
It is used to shorten the nail without using nail scissors. Having processed the nails with this tool, you can quickly give them the desired shape;

▪ Domed, diamond-shaped.
Usually, experienced craftsmen are used for more accurate sawing of the nail plate;

▪ Rectangular buffs, blocks.
They are used for grinding and correct polishing of nails before applying the coating (gel polish, acrylic). There are thin buffs with two working sides and blocks that can have six working sides with different abrasiveness.

♦ ABRASIVE. FILES BY DEGREE OF HARDNESS

The hardness of nail files is measured in grits. The more grit is indicated on the nail file, the softer and softer it acts on the surface of the nail plate. If, for example, 140/180 grit is indicated on the file, this means that different working surfaces of the tool have different degrees of hardness.

50-80 grit
A very tough file designed for active sanding or shortening of artificial nails. Never use this tool on natural nails;

90-140 grit
Also suitable for the treatment of extended or false nails. This tool is convenient for filing the surface and adjusting the shape of artificial nails;

Grit 150-230
This medium degree abrasiveness. It is sometimes used to shape the free edge on long natural nails. Usually used for finishing filing and correction of the shape of extended nails;

240-420 grit.
A fairly soft file, with which it is easy to grind natural nails, to give the free edge the desired shape;

450-850 grit
It is convenient to level the surface, remove the roughness of the free edge of the nail. Preparing the nail plate for polishing and subsequent coating;

900-1300 grit.
Very soft nail files and buffs for polishing the surface of the nail to a mirror finish. It is used for polishing both natural and artificial nails.

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