Nail File Grit Chart
Nail File Grit Chart - She also cannot touch or use sandpaper. You really would be best checking with your supplier on this. A lot depends on the material the files are made from too. Nail file grits = website. Say for example you used a 100 grit file it would tear/rip at the free edge and damage the nail. She says it started as a child when her mum would file her nails (all 20) in the lounge. Thread starter lucy:) start date aug 17, 2015;
Crystal nail files have a very low grit to them.so when you file they pretty much seal the free edge. Yes actually the logo side is the softer 180 grit side and i've actually just made a mental note of how to remember this which is great. A lot depends on the material the files are made from too. I was trained to use a 240 file on a nail plate whereas gelish polish dictates the use of a 180 grit on the nail plate.
Crystal nail files have a very low grit to them.so when you file they pretty much seal the free edge. You really would be best checking with your supplier on this. Now i don't mean she doesn't like them, i mean a full blown phobia. Doing some research on here i have found that perhaps i am using to harsh of a grit. She also cannot touch or use sandpaper. I would still becareful using the crystal files, i don't like them therefore i.
I have called different manufacturers and they themselves are telling me to use the 180 grit. Training that i had said to use a 180 grit file and another board i go too also say to use 180 grit for preparing the nail for gels, so many different thoughts on these. Like trinity says, it's down to technique used and the age of the file used. Some say 240, and yet just as many say 180 grit. Say for example you used a 100 grit file it would tear/rip at the free edge and damage the nail.
I was trained to use a 240 file on a nail plate whereas gelish polish dictates the use of a 180 grit on the nail plate. Thread starter lucy:) start date aug 17, 2015; Say for example you used a 100 grit file it would tear/rip at the free edge and damage the nail. If she sees one, or touchs one it makes her feel physically sick, dizzy and want to run.
She Also Cannot Touch Or Use Sandpaper.
I have a client that has a phobia of nail files. Training that i had said to use a 180 grit file and another board i go too also say to use 180 grit for preparing the nail for gels, so many different thoughts on these. Doing some research on here i have found that perhaps i am using to harsh of a grit. Like trinity says, it's down to technique used and the age of the file used.
Can Anyone Advise Me What Grit They Are Using And For What Procedures.
Crystal nail files have a very low grit to them.so when you file they pretty much seal the free edge. In my experience, i have used an old 180, a 220 and a 240 grit buffer with a gelish application and it hasn't budged. I was trained to use a 240 file on a nail plate whereas gelish polish dictates the use of a 180 grit on the nail plate. Now i don't mean she doesn't like them, i mean a full blown phobia.
She Says It Started As A Child When Her Mum Would File Her Nails (All 20) In The Lounge.
I was told to use the 180/180 grit file to mattify the gelish before removal, i have since tried the 100 grit buffer but i don't know if it doesn't break the seal enough for remover to penetrate. Yes actually the logo side is the softer 180 grit side and i've actually just made a mental note of how to remember this which is great. Nail file grits = website. I would still becareful using the crystal files, i don't like them therefore i.
You Really Would Be Best Checking With Your Supplier On This.
Nail file grits = website. Some say 240, and yet just as many say 180 grit. Which grit should i use to file away the top shiny layer prior removal with acetone. If she sees one, or touchs one it makes her feel physically sick, dizzy and want to run.
I was told to use the 180/180 grit file to mattify the gelish before removal, i have since tried the 100 grit buffer but i don't know if it doesn't break the seal enough for remover to penetrate. If she sees one, or touchs one it makes her feel physically sick, dizzy and want to run. Can anyone advise me what grit they are using and for what procedures. A lot depends on the material the files are made from too. Thread starter lucy:) start date aug 17, 2015;