A nail file is a tool that every woman uses almost daily. And it is quite important that this product be of high quality, serve for a long time and carefully treat the nail plate. There is a huge selection of nail files on the market, but Smart brand tools deserve special attention. What are they and how to use them - let's figure it out.
Features
Smart nail file is a base with interchangeable abrasive plates. It is very convenient for use by professionals in nail salons, as for each client you can use a new replacement unit.
In addition, Smart files have several advantages.
- This is a high quality product that has the appropriate safety certificates.
- The base for the instrument consists of 100% surgical steel. It does not corrode, does not bend in operation, does not deform when exposed to high temperatures.
- Replaceable files are made of silicon carbide, do not crumble.
- All nozzles after manufacturing undergo a disinfection process and are completely sterile. Their packaging is done by the hardware method, they do not come into contact with the hands of the packer.
- Available with different abrasiveness and different shapes. You will be able to choose the tool according to your wishes and needs.
- The file width is tenths of a millimeter smaller than the base for the file. You do not have to cut the edge of the tool to make it safer. In addition, the base itself has a rounded edge, which is impossible to cut the client.
The disadvantages of this nail file can be attributed only to its price. But here, firstly, an excellent combination, given its quality; secondly, the cost of this product will fully pay off over time, since you will only have to buy replacement plates.
Kinds
Since the Smart file consists of two parts - the base and removable files - let's talk about them separately.
The basis for the file of this manufacturer is available in several types.
- Mini The length of this tool is 13 cm, width - 1.2 cm. It is created for filing a free edge, perfect for pedicures. Due to its small size, it can handle the nail in the most inaccessible places. A replacement file for this file size will cost only 6 rubles, so this option is the most economical.
- Maxi The parameters of this tool are 2 cm wide and 13 cm long. Perfect for filing the surface of the nail, as well as shaping it. This is a universal tool, since nozzles for both a file and a buff are suitable for this basis. Here, the price of a removable file is 8 rubles.
- Long This is an elongated base, the width of which is the same as in the previous sample, and the length is 18 cm. This file is perfect for nail extension masters, it’s convenient to use it to model, file the surface. For this file, special replaceable nozzles with a thickness of 1 mm have been developed, which give the depreciation necessary for modeling. Here, the price of the removable file will also be 8 rubles.
- The boat. The basis of this form is available in two parameters: 13 and 18 cm long. It is convenient to file the nail with the round side of the file, especially in the area near the cuticle, while you can easily straighten the nail plate to the desired length and shape. A replacement unit for this base will cost you 9 rubles.
In addition, TM Smart produces an economical version of the bases for nail files and buffs made of acrylic. The length and width of such a file corresponds to the standard one made of steel, but the thickness is slightly larger: with this tool you can easily handle even extended nails. The base material tolerates chemical sterilization well, so do not be afraid for the health of your clients.
Smart replacement files are available with three abrasive indicators.
- 100 grit Suitable for extended nails. This is a tough file, which you can do all the rough work of giving the right architecture with your fingernail, and drain off excess gel.
- 180 grit. Also suitable for extended nails. They treat it with nails to obtain the final result, prepare the surface for decoration.
- 240 grit Suitable for natural nails. Such a file can remove the gloss from the nail plate before applying gel polish, give the nails the necessary shape.
The manufacturer also produces promotional gift sets, consisting of 12 files. Here the basics are made of wood and have commemorative inscriptions.
In the kit for each tool there is one file with an abrasiveness of 240 grit premium. Such nail files are usually given by craftsmen to their clients on holidays.
How to use
Using a Smart Nail File is easy. It is enough to take the base, attach a removable file to it, having previously removed the protective film from a small length. Glue the edge first, and then, carefully removing the protection, distribute the abrasive along the entire length of the plate.
After the manicure procedure, remove the file from the base and disinfect the plate.
Reviews
Smart file reviews are mostly good. Masters say about the high quality of products, that the coating does not crumble, removes gel and acrylic well, natural nails do not injure. Having such a file in the arsenal, you do not have to store a lot of files, individually for each client. The only drawback of this tool, as buyers note, is the initial amount that you need to pay when you purchase the base and a set of removable files.
You can learn how to make a soft square nail shape using a nail file from the next video.