Cosmetic Files
Cosmetic nail files are a tool with which everyone is familiar. With their help, masters of nail salons bring our nails in order.
Varieties
If you decide to bring your nails in proper form, decide on the choice of a good nail file. This manicure item has an affordable price, so you can purchase several products to decide on the best option for nail care. Remember that the quality of the file affects the comfort and delicacy of processing. Even if you have enough experience in the field of manicure, but you are working with a poor quality nail file, the surface of the nails may crack and deteriorate.
Files can differ by several criteria. There are options for nails, with which you can make a beautiful manicure, items for feet, designed for a pedicure or polishing heels. There are special nail files created to care for the gel coating.
Also sawing differ in their form. There are several options:
- oval;
- banana;
- block.
According to the function:
- filing along with shaping;
- for grinding;
- for polishing.
There is also a special nail file for delicate skin. As a rule, it is used for dry epidermis. On this subject of manicure there is a special microdusting, which has a sufficient level of strength. The file is called “smart” because it does not touch living tissues, but only removes dry layers of the nail plate. A pedicure nail file will help you make delicate treatment of toenails. Materials that are used in this kind of nail files do not have an alternative and file nails without painful sensations, without causing damage to healthy skin. Now on sale there is a professional nail file for a pedicure, which will help to bring into proper form even ingrown nails on the legs. Some types of pedicure nail files promptly process nail plates, remove the corns with calluses. When you make processing of cracks, their edges will grow together, thereby tightening the damage.
In the shape of an oval
It is designed to align the nail surface. With its help, you can give your nails the desired shape or shorten their length.
Banana
It is also called the boomerang nail file due to the peculiar shape of the object. It helps you to align the nail plate around the edges, and is also suitable for rounding corners. You can use it to cut the gel in the area of the cuticle.
Rectangular
This nail file is designed for the same purposes as the oval. Files can have different sizes, as each of them has its own purpose. For example, with the help of a rectangular nail file, you can easily give the necessary shape to the nail plate, as well as make the surface of the nails smooth.
By device type and material
Manufacturers offer a wide range of files, so you can get confused by their diversity. Among the many types can be found and cardboard files, which have varying degrees of abrasivity. As a rule, such a tool is used in beauty salons. A distinctive feature of this subject is that it can be used only unilaterally. Glass files are great for working with natural marigolds, because metal varieties are a thing of the past.They are inconvenient to use because of the small size and due to the risk of cracking and lamination of the nail plate. If we consider soft nail files, they can also be used for artificial nails.
You will need the buff after the nails have found the perfect surface and shape. After these procedures, you can proceed to the processing buff. As a rule, there are two- or four-sided buffs. They help to level the surface and eliminate small grooves. If the nail surface is not even enough, use a more rigid one. For smooth surfaces it is recommended to use soft sides. There is also a laser file, with which you can not only file nails, but also make a European manicure. The tool is easy to cut the coarsened rollers on the sides, due to which the skin becomes soft and smooth. These nail files can also be used for pedicure when removing corns, calluses.
When you take a laser saw in your hand, you will notice that it is a pleasure to work with it. Its surface is similar to domestic metal tools, but there is a delicate grit that does not harm the nails. Similar experiments can be carried out with tools made of glass, crystal. Smart saws have also gained popularity. They are disposable tools with replaceable files. They contain a base of surgical steel, which does not undergo oxidation. This option is ideal for beauty salons, as the base is well amenable to thermal and chemical sterilization, so you can change a nail file after each client.
An electric roller file showed itself to work with the feet. It copes well with hardened skin, helping to return her softness and smoothness. The device works with a dry surface and can be used both at home and in beauty salons.
For natural nails
For natural nails it is best to use crystal and glass nail files. The Czech Republic is considered the best manufacturer of crystal tools. Crystal nail file will help you to saw the free edge of the nail plate, and also helps to seal the surface. The latter quality helps in the fight against lamination. You can also use ceramic tools. They are made of solid ceramic bars, which are famous for their long service life. Material is not afraid of disinfection and sterilization. When using such a nail file, remember that ceramics are among the fragile materials, so do not let the tool fall. This product can not only sawn natural nails, but also to process the side rollers and cuticle.
For artificial
For artificial nails suitable metal file. It has a high level of durability, long service life. When using this tool, remember that it has a coarse-grained structure, therefore it is not suitable for working with natural marigolds. For the natural surface of such a nail file is dangerous, because it causes small burrs, cracks, which leads to delamination.
Popular manufacturers
Many manufacturers produce high-quality cosmetic files. Brand has received good reviews Solinberg. The company specializes in the manufacture of manicure sets. The brand has been on the market for a long time and offers high quality products. Even after several decades, the cosmetic files of this manufacturer will require only one sharpening and polishing. This manufacturer produces professional kits that can be used at home. As a rule, in a simple version there are no tools for polishing, so they will have to be bought separately. Files of this brand are in great demand, so they are sold in many stores.
Saws Butterfly can boast a wide range.Special attention should be paid to laser tools that will help make your pedicure set a full and high-quality. The manufacturer offers products that help to do not only a pedicure, but also a manicure that is close to professional in quality.
Not less popular tools from Shere & Nagel. Recognition received a file for the cuticle. It helps to cut the cuticle, giving the nails a well-groomed appearance. The manufacturer himself states that the nail file shows excellent results with a special softener of the same brand. There are special polishing tools that are highly resistant to wear. Roller saws Scholl are at the peak of popularity. This electric tool is designed to work with the skin of the feet. The device copes with the tasks and will be indispensable in every home. The manufacturer is known as a supplier of quality products with a long service life.
Firm Michelia It is also in the list of popular manufacturers. He offers his audience a high quality diamond-coated cuticle file. The manufacturer is ready to provide its customers with a guarantee. Many buyers think that tool prices from Michelia too tall. The file fully justifies its high price tag, because it perfectly copes not only with the cuticle, but also with burrs. If you decide to buy an instrument of this brand, immediately notice the comfort of working with it. You will need to move the edges with the rounded edge of the file, and then lift the skin with the pointed side. It should be processed using the main part. The procedure ends with an oily surface treatment.
Trademark data tools showed excellent results in use and are characterized by high quality. Buyers who use these files note that the use of products is accompanied by convenience and simplicity.
How to choose?
If you do not know how to choose the right cosmetic file, pay attention to the following recommendations from experts. With their help, you can purchase the necessary tool quickly and easily.
- First of all, you should decide on the quality of the tool. To solve this issue, you need to know what qualities must be present in the nail file. Products must be practical and versatile;
- Pay attention to the appearance, but do not focus on this. According to practice, the presence of patterns, unusual design does not contribute to the high quality of nail files;
- Consider the size of the tool. The most convenient way to use sawing, whose length is 12-15 centimeters. The width of the tool should be 1.5-2 cm. Such an object will easily fit in any cosmetic bag and is convenient to use;
- If you choose a file with a slightly curved shape, this quality will provide additional convenience.
You also need to pay attention to other components that carry a certain significance:
- Thanks to the safety margin, you can be sure that the file will not break during continuous use;
- With the help of elasticity, it is possible to control the processing process from any angle, as well as experiment with pressing force;
- The roughness of the surface on the file, which is called abrasive, is also important. Make sure that the surface of the object you have chosen does not crumble and your nails do not leave marks on it. The coating is responsible for the duration of the attractiveness of the nails, as well as for the effectiveness of the treatment;
- You should also pay attention to the service life of the tool. Some files have a short lifespan, which is a couple of months. Products of other brands are characterized by a long service life, which is several years.Some manufacturers are ready to give a lifetime warranty on their products;
- Wooden objects can not be sterilized and disinfected. Such tools should be stored in a special box that will reliably protect the product from damage;
- Polyurethane also does not tolerate contact with water and sterilizing solutions. Crystal products are more profitable in this regard. They are not afraid of water, disinfection and even boiling. If you chose a file from glass, it cannot be lowered into boiling water.
Crystal or bamboo?
If you are the owner of thin and sensitive nails, pay attention to the crystal instrument. with dusting, which is characterized by fine grain. Such items belong to the category of elite, and the price category is in the range of 500-1000 rubles.
A nail file that has a similar application, but with a polyurethane base can have a stronger effect on the nails, so it is intended for girls with normal and healthy nails.
You can buy such a tool for 300-350 rubles. The glass nail file is slightly inferior to crystal products. It has a long service life, it delicately treats the surface and costs about 350 rubles.
If you want to get a very strong and durable file, pay attention to wooden products with a semicircular shape. At the same time, remember that a high level of strength can be ensured only due to the absence of plasticity. These files have an affordable price, so every girl can afford it. Metal nail files are a bad option. You will significantly save on the cost of goods, but the use of such a tool contributes to the harm to the nail plate. If we talk about the merits of such an object, we can note its strength and easy use. In stores you can easily find bilateral items for a manicure, on each side of which there is a different type of abrasive. With the help of such a file you can process natural nails, as well as artificial ones. Due to the bright color of the surface, you can hide the marks from the nails, thereby maintaining the attractiveness of the tool. Nail files are cleaned with wet wipes.
Abrasiveness: table
As mentioned earlier, cosmetic files may have varying degrees of abrasiveness. For example, the toughest nail file will have a value of 80, for ultra-tough tools, a value of 100 is typical. Average hardness has an abrasiveness of 120, an average of 180. A soft nail file has a characteristic of 400. Every girl should know that the softest nail file will be optimal for filing natural plates. Often you can find bilateral tools with indicators 100 and 180. Such items are best suited for the treatment of artificial nail surface. In more detail you can familiarize yourself with the degree of rigidity in the table below.
How to use?
To make your nails always look attractive, you should follow the rules of use:
- First of all, you should know that it is allowed to file nails no more than once every seven days. It is not allowed to treat wet and wet nails, because such an event can lead to the separation of the nail surface.
- For weekly processing should use two files - from glass and ceramics. The first helps to make adjustments to the form, and the second will help in the process of grinding;
- When working with a file, hold it in such a way that the location of the thumb is at the top and the rest over the tool;
- You can not cut nails on the principle of saw - from side to side. Start the movement from the edge to the central part of the plate, and then round the corners;
- Get started with your little finger and move in order. Try to process the external nail plate.To get it done, hold the tool at the right angle. Having made several movements with a nail file, smooth out the upper nail ribs. The file should be in contact with the working part of the surface that is being processed;
- Only sawn in one direction, starting from the corners and moving to the central part.
Reviews
Girls who have bought such products for themselves share their opinions and advice with others. A lot of reviews have been given to the popular Scholl foot saw. The girls who bought such a device note that the performance of the instrument is of high quality and the device itself does its job. Buyers praise grinding and polishing nail files, but complain about the high cost, due to which not everyone decides to buy such an item.
Many were able to evaluate and smart files. As a rule, such tools are used by specialized masters who make manicures for several clients per day. Such a product is convenient due to the fact that the replaceable files do not worry about the issue of hygiene, and the base itself is easily disinfected. The girls praise the file and say that they are satisfied with their purchase.
Metal files no longer attract as much attention as they used to. Now women use glass, crystal and ceramic products. Those who have moved from metal to other materials praise the quality of work, accuracy in use and the absence of problems such as lamination and cracked nails. Nail files last for a long time, and their use is absolutely safe.
In the next video - a review with a comparison of cosmetic nail files.