Filing your nails, a trivial step? Not so fast! This ritual is the essential preliminary to any manicure. With this simple step, you define the shape of your nails, contribute to their health, and ensure the success of your next nail polish application. However, it’s not always easy to know the right time to file your nails. Because it all depends on the shape of your nails, their nature, and your habits.
Here are a few rules to follow:
If you’re getting a manicure: Filing is the first step in nail preparation, essential before applying any nail polish or nail art. Not only should you file according to the desired nail shape, but also should respect your nail type. Whether you have thin or thick nails, you need to adapt the grit of the file and the intensity of the stroke. If you are confident in your skills, using an electric nail file may also be a good option.
Aside from nail polish: Weekly filing is a must for fingernails! If you have short nails, you can file them up to twice a week. For long nails, you can file them once a week to maintain their shape and prevent the risk of cracking. For toenails, filing every two weeks is ideal to maintain a suitable and comfortable length.
Pro tip: File your nails after showering or bathing when the keratin is more flexible, making it easier to work with while minimizing the risk of nail breakage.
How to: After pushing back your cuticles, run the fine-grit side over your nails to smooth out ridges. Reserve the coarse-grit side for toenails. Then, clean off any residue with a dusting brush and apply a little degreaser or a gentle nail polish remover for a perfect finish!
Top tips for impeccable filing:
Never force it: a good file, like those from Maryton Supply, is enough to shorten your nails and give them the right shape.
Take your time: a few gentle, slow strokes are better than quick, aggressive filing, especially if you have fragile or brittle nails.
Maintain your tools: a clean, well-maintained file guarantees a perfect manicure and impeccable hygiene right down to your fingertips!
Adopting a filing routine means giving your beautiful nails the best possible foundation. Whether for hands or feet, short or long nails, it’s essential to have quality tools and handle them with care and delicacy. With the different types of Manucurist files, your nails will not only be beautiful but also strong and ready to shine!
