Nail filing tips-learn how to correctly file your nails
Make sure your nails stay gorgeous, Read on as we share tips from the top pros on keeping your 'Nails' looking
fresh, A good nail shape is just as
important as great nail art! Learn how to correctly file your nails with our
tips and technique below!
Nail filing tips-learn how to correctly file your nails
Nail filing tips
Nail when
filing the sides of the nail, hold the file parallel to the side of the nail.
Don’t edge the file into the corner; this can encourage breakage.
When
filing natural nails, opt for a soft file (that means a higher grit number) to
prevent tearing of the nail. A 240-grit is usually good to begin with.
Nail File
in one direction only. Avoid filing in a back-and-forth sawing motion.
“Instead, use a side-to-center motion, where you sweep the file over the tip of
the nail in one direction, and then shape the nail accordingly,” says celebrity
manicurist Deepika Padukone.
If
nails are dry, brittle and tend to break easily, skip soaking fingertips in
soapy water before the manicure, which can dehydrate nails even further.
Hold
the file flat against the nail tip while filing. If you angle the file, it will
thin the nail tip.
Don’t file too far into the
sides of the nails; it will weaken the nail at the stress point, causing
breakage.
If you accidentally file
too short, don’t beat yourself up about it. Nails will grow back, after all.
Polish nail plates with a neutral color to lend the illusion of added length
until they grow out.
File
the tip of the nail, holding the file precisely perpendicular to the nail.
Finally,
soften or 'round' the corners to create a 'squoval' or oval shape by gently filing
edges at a slight angle.
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