Gel Polish Cutting File

Gel polish has recently become very popular among lovers of chic manicure. But there comes a time when it is necessary to remove it so that the nails do not lose their integrity and neat appearance. For this and serves as a file for cutting gel polish.

Many women of fashion know that gel polishes are removed with the help of compresses moistened with a special solvent liquid. Then the residual varnish is easily removed with an orange stick. Therefore, it is considered that it is not necessary to file a nail polish using a sawing file, therefore, it is not worth spending money on an extra manicure tool. In fact, such nail files are needed for manicure. They smooth out the top top coat of paint to prepare the nail for processing with a remover, i.e. gel polish remover. So the procedure is more efficient.

The gel nail polish file is a common manicure tool that can be used for grinding and polishing. Often for these purposes a buff is used that represents a bar, as a rule, its different faces differ in their grain. Difference of a buff from a usual grinding file can consist in its abrasivity.

The abrasiveness of nail files and buffs for removing gel varnish is measured in grit, and its number is usually indicated on the handle or side edge of the tool. Grit is the number of abrasive cells per square meter. see. Consequently, the less grit on a nail file, the rougher it is, and a high figure means that the tool is designed for the most gentle and accurate work. You should know what indicators abrasive files are designed for various manicure works:

• from 100 to 180 grit - the most rough work only for artificial nails;
• from 180 to 250 grit - adjustment of the shape of natural nail plates;
• from 240 to 400 grit - polishing the surface of the nail;
• 400 to 900 grit - surface preparation for polishing;
• from 900 to 1200 grit - finishing mirror polishing of a nail.

Manicurists recommend using tools with abrasiveness from 180 to 240 grit, i.e., for cutting gel varnish. second category. Such a file will break the integrity of the top layer of manicure, preparing it for further processing with a solvent liquid. However, it will not be so coarse as to damage the surface of the natural nail.

There are several materials for these types of manicure tools. They differ in price, but it is worth considering the effectiveness of the raw materials, its harmlessness for fragile nail plates, the strength of the handle.

First, consider the materials of the files themselves:

• Paper tools are not recommended to purchase - they are extremely short-lived. In addition, they can not be disinfected, as they are intended for single use.
• Metallic The files are strong and durable, have a low cost.
• Wood nail files are good due to the delicate structure and naturalness of raw materials. For making use of various species of dense wood of fruit and coniferous trees, which, moreover, may have healing properties. But such tools cannot be processed with disinfectant solutions, so they can only be used individually for themselves.
• Plastic The files are cheap and versatile, they will last a long time, can be treated with a disinfectant solution.
• Glass and Ceramic nail file handles are popular, easy to disinfect, look beautiful.But their disadvantage is fragility, so you should handle them carefully.

Now we need to consider the materials for spraying files for removing gel varnish.

• Metallic abrasive for cutting gel varnish is better not to use. Regardless of abrasiveness, it is rather coarse, and the purpose of this procedure is to only slightly break the top layer of the painted nail, then the remuver will cope with the task.
• To effectively remove the top layer, you can use ceramic and glass bases which have recently become increasingly popular. They spare the surface, but cleaned up quite effectively.
• Diamond plating as a material for manicure tools appeared relatively recently. It copes well with the removal of the top layer and will be the most gentle for natural nails.

Washable nail file CND "Boomerang Buffer" made of polymer based on foam. Its distinctive advantages are an excellent flexibility and a convenient form that allows you to carry out a manicure as comfortable as possible. It is easy to disinfect by any means. This tool has the shape of a boomerang, such varieties have already received recognition in beauty salons.

Tool "Orly Black Board" made of high quality plastic, easy to wash and disinfect. The abrasiveness value is 180 grit, which is suitable for cutting gel varnish. The pen has several colors, the coating itself is suitable for both natural and artificial nails.

File "Zinger Classic" It is a universal tool for many purposes, it will also be suitable for this operation. The manufacturer, renowned around the world, has made a wonderful ceramic abrasive tool with a comfortable handle and a pleasant exterior design. This file is very effective in removing the top layer of varnish, will last a long time.

Korean file "Hairway Standard" prepare artificial or natural nails for nail polish very gently and quickly. It is made of durable material, resistant to mechanical stress, easily disinfected.

Nail file from the manufacturer RuNail It looks like a boomerang, is made of plastic and is very convenient to use. This product, due to its special shape, is well held in the hands and can last for a long time.

Many women admitted that for a effective removal of the gel-lacquer, a single remuver is not enough, and it will be useful to acquire a reliable nail file for these purposes. Especially prized plastic tools with a diamond or ceramic coating. They are not fragile, affordable and can be used many times with the use of disinfection.

How to remove the gel polish with a nail file without harm to the nail, see the video.