Choose the Right Material for Your Application

Nail files help to file the sharp corners to smooth the nails, reduce cracks to prevent them from tearing, and help to adjust the length.

Metal nail file

Metal nail files are often accompanied by nail clippers. Metal files are durable and rough, so nail files can be shortened in no time.

However, be careful not to use too much force as the file is very rough. This may cause the nail to break or tear easily. Likewise, moisture and nail powder can cause rust or bacteria to build up on the file. Therefore, filings should be washed with soapy water and dried thoroughly after daily use.

Glass nail file

This nail file is made of glass or crystal. The glass is hardened by a special process and has a high-resolution coating. It is gentle on the nails, so it does not cause any cracks or scratches.

Although glass nail files are expensive and cannot be used to shape nails, they are also popular among people with brittle nails or those with acrylic nails. Even young children with young nails can use it smoothly. It can also be used to clean the corners and corners of nails. It can also be washed to reduce the build-up of bacteria. It helps to establish good hygiene habits and can be used for a long time.

Polishing pad nail file

Pad-style nail files are the most affordable model, but are also the least durable. It is made of sand grains pressed into a hard board placed on a stiff sponge or paper. Can be divided into 3 forms:

• The file head of the emery board is long and round. And sanded on both sides, the coarse side and the fine side.

• Disposable Emery Board files. It will look like sandpaper, but the plates will be thinner. In most cases, the sanding is rough and easily sharpened, requiring only three or four passes per piece.

• The polishing pad looks like a square stick. Even using a manicure file is not very popular. But it will be sanded on all four sides.