Can I file my nails with permanent polish?
Files play many roles in nail polish applications. They can be used in the nail preparation phase, to remove nail polish, or to maintain proper shape and length during the weeks you have your nail polish on.
We tell you how and when to file your nails with a permanent manicure , as well as what type of file to use on each occasion. Let's get started!
We recommend a 150/240 grit file for working on natural nails . Fine grit files allow you to file natural nails comfortably and without damaging them. If you don't know which number corresponds to each type of roughness, we have a trick for you: the higher the number on the file, the finer the grit.
When you file your nails with permanent polish, you are altering the seal that you have made on the free edge of the nail with the layers of polish and the finisher. This is not a universal formula, as it will depend on the type of polish used, the type of file, the finisher and the nails themselves, but (and this is the “but” we were referring to) there is a possibility that filing your nails with permanent polish will affect the durability of your manicure. Our recommendation is that, as far as possible, you avoid filing your nails with permanent polish . When you are preparing your nails before polishing them, file them keeping in mind that for at least the next two weeks, you will not modify their shape or length.
We tell you how and when to file your nails with a permanent manicure , as well as what type of file to use on each occasion. Let's get started!
FILE NAILS BEFORE PERMANENT POLISH
As we mentioned at the beginning, every permanent nail polish manicure requires a prior preparation of the nail. With this initial work, we ensure that our nails look pretty, with the shape and length that we like the most. That is why during this preparation we work on the cuticle, removing it and removing skin, as well as filing the nails and using a polishing block, which provides porosity to the nail, guaranteeing better adherence of the products that will be applied later.We recommend a 150/240 grit file for working on natural nails . Fine grit files allow you to file natural nails comfortably and without damaging them. If you don't know which number corresponds to each type of roughness, we have a trick for you: the higher the number on the file, the finer the grit.
QUESTIONS ABOUT FILING NAILS WITH PERMANENT POLISH
A manicure with permanent nail polish lasts at least two weeks, depending on how fast each person's nails grow. During this time, you may need to trim the length or shape of your nails. At this point, you've probably asked yourself this question more than once: " Can I file my nails with permanent nail polish? " The answer is yes, but with a "but."When you file your nails with permanent polish, you are altering the seal that you have made on the free edge of the nail with the layers of polish and the finisher. This is not a universal formula, as it will depend on the type of polish used, the type of file, the finisher and the nails themselves, but (and this is the “but” we were referring to) there is a possibility that filing your nails with permanent polish will affect the durability of your manicure. Our recommendation is that, as far as possible, you avoid filing your nails with permanent polish . When you are preparing your nails before polishing them, file them keeping in mind that for at least the next two weeks, you will not modify their shape or length.
WHAT FILE SHOULD BE USED TO FILE PERMANENT NAILS?
If it is unavoidable and you have to file your nails, at Manicura24 we advise you to use a fine-grained file and file gently, without applying too much pressure. Avoid filing too roughly to avoid damaging or breaking the permanent nail polish.
TYPES OF PERMANENT ENAMEL FILE
What types of files might you need for your permanent nail polish? As we mentioned before, to file the natural nail and prepare it before polishing, it is recommended to use a fine grit file, such as a 150/240 file , which will allow you to shape the nail comfortably without damaging it.
To file nails that have been coated with permanent nail polish, you can use the fine side of a 100/180 grit file . Remember to file gently. This file will also be useful for removing permanent nail polish , thus eliminating the layers of top coat and color.
To file nails that have been coated with permanent nail polish, you can use the fine side of a 100/180 grit file . Remember to file gently. This file will also be useful for removing permanent nail polish , thus eliminating the layers of top coat and color.
Now you know, the time to prepare your nails is the right time to work on the shape and length you will have for the two weeks. Dedicate time and care to avoid having to file your nails after you have already finished your permanent manicure.
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