How to file your nails?

29th February 2020


	How to file your nails


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			One file commonly found around the home is the nail file. Using the principles and techniques explained so far in this guide, you can now have perfectly trimmed nails!

			If you don’t have a nail file, a smooth hand file or Swiss pattern flat file will work well, as you can rest its safe edge against your finger.

			Step 1 – Choose correct file You’ll want a file with fine teeth, and for this kind of precision job, Swiss pattern files are the king. For starters, a grade 4 Swiss pattern flat file should do the trick.

			Step 2 – Wash your hands Your nails should be as clean as possible.

			Don’t forget to thoroughly dry them, though, as nails are weaker when they’re moist.

			Step 3 – File your nails File your nails, always moving the file from the edge to the centre, creating one of the fashionable shapes listed below.

			Nails can be filed to be round, oval, squoval, square or almond shaped.

			Don’t forget to use proper filing technique and only apply light pressure on the push stroke.

			Pressure should not be applied on the draw stroke as you could snag your nails and ruin your hard work!

			Step 4 – Finishing To make sure your nails are as smooth as they can be, switch to an even finer file and repeat the process.