Nail files are used to bring attractive shape and smoothness in nails. There exists a variety of nail files and the type should be chosen according to your nail quality. Check your nail quality like you have natural or acrylic nails or what type of grit high or low you need on your nails etc. A right nail file can help in getting a perfect manicure. Here are the most commonly available types of nail files.
1. Metal files
According to its name, it is known fact that these type of files are hard and inexpensive. Sometimes using these metal files may cause damage to natural nails. But we can comfortably use it for artificial nails. After using nail files be sure to sterilize it in warm soapy water and then drying them to keep bacteria free.
2. Emery boards file
These files are pieces of special type of cardboard. So, it is cheapest file as well as disposable which is more secure than any other nail files. It can be used on natural nails but its material is less abrasive that’s why it take longer time to file our nails. Also they cannot be used on artificial nails.
3. Stone file
Stone files are mainly corundum (a hard, transparent crystal with good abrasive property) coated metal file. These are durable as well as gentle on natural nails. Stone file are better than any metal file or emery board files.
4. Ceramic files
It is somewhat similar to stone file only but its best part is its triangular shape, which can easy to file around shorter nails and do not cause any irregularities in the nail’s texture. As stone file, ceramic file can also be used on natural as well as artificial nails. These type of nail file are soft on nails and no any cutting or tearing occur during filling with ceramic file.
5. Glass file
Glass nail file is a professional as well as expensive nail file set which generally available in top end nail salons. These are unique, high quality, durable and eco-friendly nail files. Glass files are extremely smooth and gentle on nails. It glides across the nail and seal the tip as they file.
Quick tips to use nail files
a. Always move your nail file in one direction while filing your nails.
b. Sterilize it after filing to keep it bacteria free.
c. Never use hard nail file on natural nails.
d. Use moisturizers or oils after filing your nails this may give you a shining and healthy nails.
e. Use cuticle remover to remove extra skin over your nails.
f. Always be very careful while buying and using a nail file.