The process of grinding and polishing is one of the sequential manipulations of the manicure or an independent finishing procedure. To do this, use a nail file for polishing nails, which can be made of various materials.
What is polishing for?
Grinding is performed to align the surface of the nail plate, getting rid of the transverse and longitudinal furrows and other defects. Removes residues of coloring matter, pigmentation from low-quality varnish or gel. Removes excess yellowness from the nail.
This stage when performing a manicure is necessary for alignment, therefore, for better adhesion of the nail plate with the base coat, which prolongs the manicure service life. Grinders should be selected with a large abrasive, rubber or foam; also handy glass files.
Grinding is harmless by itself. But uncontrolled excessive performance impairs the quality of the nail bed.
Harmful procedure for weakened nails. For a thin nail plate, polishing is a traumatic procedure. The nail becomes thinner, stratified, fragility increases. Luck keeps bad and not for long.
Therefore, the grinding should be performed by a specialist of manicure design in the salon with the use of therapeutic procedures: baths, masks, oils. Also for weak nail plate suitable polishing with wax.
What is polishing done for?
This type of procedure is carried out as the final stage of grinding or self-manipulation, when the application of varnish is not required. Necessary to give a smooth, shiny, well-groomed and healthy look.
In addition to aesthetics, polishing increases blood flow, stimulates the growth of the nail plate.
Used for this polishing file. It differs from the grinding tool in smaller spraying.
Another type of polishing accessory is a suede buff. The disadvantage of using this tool is the impossibility of professional antiseptic treatment in salons. Therefore, this item is recommended to use individually at home.
Instruments
Use accessories with various abrasive spraying and made of different materials.
Files:
- metal;
- glass;
- cardboard based on synthetic.
The metal tool has a dense surface and is used for filing.
Glass - effective for shortening the length, as well as for grinding the surface. Such a tool is easy to treat with antiseptics in the cabin, while maintaining its qualities for a long time. The only negative is very fragile.
The third type of files is the most convenient, practical, budget option. The surface is covered with cardboard with varying degrees of deposition.
Baf - a special file in the form of a bar with 2 or 4 sides. Translated from English, it means polishing. This reflects the main functions of the subject.
Faces of different colors, numbered to indicate a sequence of actions. To align the surface of the nail plate, use the grinding surface with the first number, then go to number 2, and so on. Finish with the last buff number. This is the finest polishing surface.
The basis of the tool is made of rubber or foamed synthetic substance. It is light, comfortable to hold in hand, it is convenient to work.
There is a kind of buff with a fabric surface.Most often for these purposes use suede. With the help of a tool with a natural coating, delicate polishing is achieved.
Disinfection and sterilization of suede instruments in the salons is impossible, so it is used at home.
Polishing thin nails
Grinding the rough surfaces of the nail plate injures her. There is excessive dryness, stratification, breaks off in the most inappropriate place.
To make hands look well-groomed, salons offer to perform polishing with wax or cosmetic paraffin.
In addition to the aesthetic effect, active nutrients penetrate into the plate and treat it. Carrying out several procedures with wax will strengthen the nail and return a healthy state.
Technique
The procedure is performed both in the cabin and at home:
- hands need to be washed with detergent and dry;
- sawing with a large abrasive with light movements to level the grooves and irregularities;
- apply cosmetic wax on the surface of the plate, cuticle and periungual roller;
- rub in a circular motion;
- take a file with fine dusting and polish the nail with wax on the surface;
- each plate should take at least 1 minute to process;
- Finally, blot hands with a napkin from excess paraffin.
How to choose a nail file, look in the next video.
