Which file can I cut off gel polish and how to do it?

Beautiful and well-groomed pens always attract the attention of the opposite sex, so many girls use a decorative coating based on gel polish for manicure. It allows you to give even the most nondescript nails an aesthetic appearance.

Despite the long life of the gel coating, sooner or later there will come a time when it will need to be cut to apply a new design.

When the time comes for correction of gel polish, and it is necessary to remove the old decorative coating from the nail plate, many novice nail masters ask themselves what is the best way to use a nail file for these purposes.

A file is a familiar tool for manicure. It is used to grind and polish the nail plate.

Many nail masters use buff for these purposes - this product has a rectangular shape, each of the faces of which is characterized by a different degree of granularity.

The degree of abrasiveness of gel-cutting tools is calculated in grit, the marking of which must necessarily be present on such a product for manicure. A small number of grit indicates that this is a rough file. A large number, on the contrary, indicates that the tool is characterized by softness and is used for accurate work and in the final stages of manicure.

Depending on the amount of grit, the purpose of the file may be different:

• 100-180 grit - used for the most rough processing in the process of cutting extended marigolds;
• 180-250 grit - used to change the shape of natural nails;
• 240-400 grit - with the help of it the nail plate is polished;
• 400-900 - designed to prepare nails for polishing;
• 900-1200 - used for finishing polishing and giving the surface a mirror shine.

Such a tool will allow to destroy the integral top layer of the decorative coating, preparing it for further application of gel polish remover.

The buff is quite popular due to its versatility, since in the work you can use various sides of such a tool depending on current needs.

Depending on the material used, from which such a tool was made, There are several options for nail files.

1. Paper. Experienced craftsmen do not advise purchasing a similar type of tool for cutting decorative coatings, since it refers to disposable products and cannot be disinfected.
2. Metal. These varieties are characterized by strength and durability. In addition, they have a small cost.
3. Wooden. They have a delicate structure and natural origin. They are made from fruit and coniferous wood, which are of high density. In the process of use, they have a therapeutic effect on the nail. It is best to purchase such a product for personal use, since it cannot be disinfected.
4. Plastic options. Characterized by low cost and versatility. They have a long service life and perfectly tolerate the effects of a disinfectant.
5. Glass and ceramic. They are a fragile instrument, therefore they require a careful attitude. This option can be easily disinfected.

Depending on the material used, as a spraying for files, there are options for tools that allow you to cut off the gel coating.

• Metal abrasive. It must be used with extreme caution, since it is a rough option and can damage the nail plate during the sawing of the decorative coating.
• Ceramic or glass spraying. It is characterized by a gentle effect, without exerting a negative effect on the state of the marigold, when it is necessary to cut off the gel polish.
• Diamond spraying. It allows you to perfectly cope with the old coating, removing the top layer, and does not injure the nail plate. He appeared on the market not so long ago, but has already become popular among experienced nail masters.

The gel coating removal process is as described below.

• First of all, you need to walk along the old decorative coating with a grinder file. This will remove the glossy surface and improve the effect of a special gel polish remover.
• Using a soap solution (it should be a little warm, and its temperature should be close to room temperature), you need to process the fingers, after which they are wiped with a napkin. The skin that is next to the nail should be greased with a thick layer of cream. Such simple steps will help protect the delicate dermis of the hands from aggressive chemicals that are part of the gel polish remover.
• It is necessary to place a cotton pad or part of it on the nail plate, which should be adjusted to the size of the marigold, with the gel coating remover applied. Then the finger is wrapped in a pre-prepared piece of food foil (its size corresponds to a candy wrapper), you can also wear special clips.

• Depending on the composition of the gel polish remover, the waiting time for it to take effect varies from 10 to 20 minutes. To speed up this process, you can massage the nails a little.Many masters recommend not waiting so long to minimize the negative effects of chemicals on the nail.
• After the specified time, the cotton pad is removed. It is necessary to remove particles of softened coating using an orange stick. If there is no way to wait for the specified time, then you need to use a nail file to carefully cut off the remaining coating. You need to be extremely careful so as not to damage the nail plate.
• When the cutting of the decorative coating is completed, you can begin to polish the nail plate. For these purposes, a soft file or buff is used.
• As a final stage, it is necessary to give the nail a certain shape. To do this, you should take a regular file of medium abrasiveness. When the process of filed the nails is completed, you can go directly to the manicure itself, using a hardware, classic trim or combined version.

The process of cutting off gel polish using a cutter. Experienced masters believe that a cutter is needed to properly cut the manicure. The process of sawing off a decorative coating is described below.

It is necessary to determine the material of the cutter - it can be made of metal or ceramic. Depending on the selected material, the speed mode of rotation of the cutter will change. For ceramic nozzles, a speed of 10-15 thousand revolutions is set. A metal nozzle performs cutting at speeds of more than 20 thousand

They begin to cut off the old coating, moving from the middle part of the marigold. The movements should be smooth, directed downward. When processing the upper part of the nail, you need to move along its contour, making movements with the nozzle from top to bottom.

It is necessary to ensure that the movements are long - you do not need to make short cuts, pressing hard on the nail. In this case, the movements should be uniform, otherwise you can damage the nail plate.

The lower part of the marigold also needs to be treated with the middle part of the cutter.

Need a cutter only to remove the decorative coating. To cut the base, you should use a buff that will make the nail plate even, removing all the bumps and flaws.

Following a simple algorithm, you can carry out the correction of manicure quickly and efficiently. And the pens will look well-groomed again.

See how to properly remove gel polish using buff.