Cuticle files: features, types and rules of use

Recently, unedged type manicure is gaining more and more popularity. Among the various tools necessary to ensure this process, special files are very important. With their help, the cuticle is removed and the shape of the nail end is corrected.

Without this tool, it is almost impossible to make a quality unedged manicure. In fact, the device of this item does not differ from a standard nail file, but has a number of specific qualities: ribbed structure, flexibility, and a nail-safe coating.

Nail files from different manufacturers differ from each other: laser, diamond, crystal.

The tool softens the cuticle, preventing its rapid regeneration, and therefore, regrowth.

The process of removing the cuticle and side rollers without forceps and circumcision is called European. Among its advantages are the lack of the possibility of injury, high technology, giving the skin softness, smoothness without breaking the structure. You should know that the maximum effect cannot be achieved with the first procedure - the skin needs to "get used" to this method of exposure.

There are a number of rules that must be observed when using such a nail file:

• it can be used exclusively on dry nails, so steaming and other baths are excluded before manicure;
• the tool itself must also be used dry;
• the file is applied to the cuticle with its entire surface, and only then you need to start sawing;
• unlike nail files, movements can be in different directions, since this tool is safe for nails;
• at the end of processing the cuticle with a nail file, a special moisturizing oil is applied to it.

• Laser file. This tool weighs extremely little, so you can carry it everywhere with you. The surface of the file is incredibly thin, which ensures careful removal. The obvious plus of the laser look is long-term. Price range from 70 to 700 rubles.
• Crystal file. Suitable for processing cuticles and nails, safe and convenient to use. The average price is 300 rubles.
• Ceramic file. It is very convenient to sterilize, as it is made of glass.
• Diamond coated. This tool is preferred by professional craftsmen. It is expensive, but very effective. It is considered the best option for cuticle files.
• Smart file. Ideal for sensitive and thin skin. By name, the tool is obliged to remove exclusively dead skin.

This issue is not easy to solve, especially since the market today has a rich assortment of special files. The most important difference between nail files is professional and independent use, and already within these species they are divided by manufacturers and materials.

• Mertz - a metal file with a diamond dusting. The weight of this tool is small, the size is small, so it is very comfortable to use. Ideally removes not only the cuticle, but also the rollers from the sides. Used for manicuring unhealthy plates.
• Shere & nage - “smart” nail file with an exclusive innovative surface that provides effective removal of keratinized particles without affecting healthy skin. The risk of plate failure is minimal.
• Messer & nagel - laser view. Its size is quite large, while the surface provides perfect cuticle removal. The tool is quite flexible, which facilitates the manicure process, makes it more comfortable.

• Solinberg - a professional tool with diamond spraying. This nail file is flexible and plastic, cutting dead skin is very high quality. Suitable for sensitive types of dermis.
• Michelia professional - for professional craftsmen. It features a unique surface, namely a perforated structure. Sawing is completely safe and very high quality. The only negative of this tool is its high price.
• Molecule Professional - diamond surface. Suitable for both professional and home use. Easily removes dead skin, copes with the most difficult options. Helps to reduce the rate of regeneration, respectively, the cuticle and sides grow much more slowly. It does not allow any nail injuries.

Professional masters and amateurs in general highly value nail files for unedged manicure. Most of the positive reviews from brands of the middle price category, as it is in it that the best possible ratio of quality and price. Negative reviews relate to the fragility of the files (most often less than a year) and low efficiency after the first procedure.

See Shere & Nagel cuticle file overview in the video below.