this possibly could be a stupid question but here i go..
So i got this nail file and it has 4 steps - file, shape, shine, buff or something to that effect but i dont really get how to use each side? i mean i obvisiouly get the file side to run along the edge of the nail but i dont get the others like how you work them and what exactly they do please help
2007-04-11 08:09:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
You rub them over the surface of your nail instead of over the edge.
2007-04-19 08:01:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
file is to remove length like you would with clippers, shape is of course to shape your nails, ( square, squoval, oval, or round) the shine and buff are pretty much used for the same things, when buffing move the file in an X motion buffing is used to remove impurities and prepare the nail for polish, the shine side of the file is to give the nail a natural shine without using a clear polish. also when filing your natural nails always file left corner to center STOP right corner to center NEVER "saw " across the nail this causes hangnails and overtime the nail becomes week hope this helps!
2007-04-11 15:29:38 · answer #2 · answered by katricia r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the file edge is a regular file, shape is especially for the edge of the nail-where you might either make your nail more squarish or roundish, etc., the buff edge is to make the growth of your nail stronger(the white part that shows when your nail grows) just rub it on the end of your nail gently. the shine side is for when you are all finished filing your nails. Rub gently the shine side on the face of all your nails and it will make them shinier, keep in mind that your nails must be unpolished in order to shine them.
the order to file with these steps are:
1) file
2) shape
3) buff
4) shine
2007-04-11 15:21:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starting with the roughest side, you shape the nail, then smooth it with the next side. Take the buffer part and rub it on the top (nail bed) of the nail, then finish with the shine part, rubbing it on the top of each nail. Your clean natural nails will be shiny if you do it right. I have one of those 4 step files and use it every time I do my nails.
2007-04-11 15:22:04 · answer #4 · answered by Audrey 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
File - shortening the nail
Shape - smoothing edges
Buffer #1 = a little rough to smooth out ridges on the tops of your nails
Buffer #2 = smooth & soft to the touch to buff or polish them. This is the last step.
For more information: http://beauty.about.com/cs/nailgrowth/qt/buffingnails.htm
http://www.wikihow.com/Buff-Your-Nails
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-file-and-buff-your-nails
2007-04-11 15:23:29 · answer #5 · answered by Treadstone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut the sides file to shape and buff to help the polish stay on longer.....Use a good polish and a shiner afterwards..
2007-04-19 09:19:45 · answer #6 · answered by Your Asking Me? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you use each side the exact same way, i love it!!
2007-04-18 12:57:14 · answer #7 · answered by sarah c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋