Nail polishing: what is, tools and subtleties of the process

If the appearance of the nail plates leaves much to be desired - it has any damage or irregularities, there is no need to despair. You can deal with such defects with a good polish. If everything is done correctly, the result will not disappoint the fashionista - the nails will become very neat and aesthetic, and the varnish will lay on them much easier. Today we will take a closer look at how to properly polish your nails.

Marigold polishing implies a cosmetic procedure, during which the nail plates are affected by fine abrasive coatings. Thanks to such manipulations, it is possible to give the nails a beautiful shine and a healthy natural look. Upon completion of this procedure, the nail plates become absolutely smooth, aesthetic and pleasant to the touch. Well-polished nails will not cling to clothing and third-party materials, which is good news.

Decorative and protective coatings fit on polished nails much easier, and they look neater. In this case, the basic formulations do not need to be leveled.

Polishing is good not only because it makes the nails beautiful and pliable in design. This procedure stimulates blood circulation, guarantees the active supply of nutrients to the nail plates. It is believed that regular polishing has a positive effect on the rapid growth of nails, and their quality in general increases.

Many women of fashion turn to polishing marigolds. But this cosmetic manipulation has both pros and cons. First, let's look at why such manipulations are useful.

• Thanks to the correct polishing, the nail plates can acquire a more aesthetic and well-groomed appearance.
• As mentioned above, during polishing, blood circulation improves, which has a positive effect on the growth and quality of the marigold.
• An unattractive yellow tint is removed from the surface of the nail plates during polishing, and with it all irregularities.
• On well-polished nails, varnish and medicinal liquids are easier to apply. In this case, additional leveling of decorative coatings is also not required, which will significantly save time on creating a manicure.
• This procedure is not time-consuming and cost-effective.

But before you start polishing your nails, you need to take into account the fact that such a procedure will not be useful for all ladies.

• If marigolds are naturally brittle and fragile, then it is better not to resort to polishing them, as this can only increase their fragility. If the master in the salon still advises to polish the plates, then for this you will need to use softer special files that will not cause serious harm to the nails, will not make them even thinner. And also fragile nails can be polished with wax.
• If the nails are susceptible to any diseases, then polishing them is also not recommended - you can aggravate their condition.
• Even if ladies' nails are absolutely healthy, strong and neat, they still need not be polished too often. It is advisable to apply to such a procedure no more than once a month. It is better to polish the nails not at home, but in a salon where experienced craftsmen work.

To give the nails a well-groomed appearance and smooth their surface, pieces of flannel material or starch were previously used. Initially, the files were made of suede. These devices could not be disinfected or cleaned after all procedures. Today, nail files made of modern and practical materials are used to polish the nail plates, which can be brought to sterility and kept absolutely clean.

Let's take a closer look at what types of nail files are used today for polishing ladies' nails.

Buffs are double-sided nail files made in the form of sticks (like a polishing block). Especially popular today are buffs that have several multi-colored faces with different numbers that determine the nature of their use. For example, it is possible to get rid of highly visible grooves on the nails by using a facet with a higher level of abrasiveness. If we are talking about small damages, they can be polished with the fine-grained abrasive sides of the buff.

The buff can be based on various materials. The most popular and common files are polyethylene foam files.

In the arsenal of each lady, it is better to have a set of different files with different levels of abrasiveness. To get rid of small imperfections on the nails, it is recommended to use options with a spray of 300-400 grit. If there is a desire to give the plates a beautiful and natural shine, it is possible to use a device with a spray of 900-1000 grit.

This tool is a small circle with a sandy surface. The main task of this device is to polish the area where the nail plate is just beginning.

Into this popular nail plate flattening kit includes the following tools:

• special buffer;
• sandpaper surface;
• the polisher himself.

And also instead of a nail file, you can use a special polishing machine or a special cutter. These tools cost more, but are more convenient to use.

Tools designed to polish the nail plates are good because only with their help you can make your nails neat, even and shiny. The main tasks with which such tools need to cope are:

• removal of irregularities from the surface of the marigold;
• smoothing the surface of the nails;
• removal of all roughness;
• preparation of marigolds for the subsequent application of decorative or medicinal varnish (both colored and transparent);
• improving the appearance of nails;
• stimulating the growth of marigolds;
• improved blood circulation.

Basically, after the correct procedure for the treatment of nails, they become delicate and radiant. It's hard not to pay attention to such natural beauty. However, it must be borne in mind that this cosmetic process must be moderate, otherwise polishing will simply make the nails weak and thin.

To care for ladies' nails competently and effectively, you need to choose the right nail files. Glass and ceramic fixtures are considered to be of the highest quality. They are ideal for the care of nail plates, because they do not contribute to their delamination.

If you have naturally thin nails, then the choice of a nail file should be taken especially seriously and responsibly.

Fine-grained files can only be used for processing the free edge of the nail. In the course of working with them, you only need to move in one direction. It is not recommended to buy tools made of metal. During the polishing process, they create noticeable grooves on the nail cut, which always lead to subsequent delamination.

If you use such tools more often, then the marigolds can become more vulnerable, brittle. Then you can forget about a beautiful and neat manicure. When choosing such a tool, one should pay attention to its abrasiveness. Healthy and strong plates are processed with a file with an abrasiveness of 180 grit. If you need to work with thin marigolds, then it is better to use a specimen with an abrasiveness of 400-500 grit. A tool of 240-300 grit is also best used when working with fairly strong marigolds.

Marigold polishing procedure includes several stages.

• First you need to do a soft sanding of the plates. This eliminates the moisture released by the marigolds. This has a positive effect on the growth rate of the plates. At this step, the yellowness is removed. The shade of the nail becomes uniform.
• This is followed by primary processing. They even out the keratin layer, get rid of scratches and damages.
• Then comes the secondary polishing. This step is final. The nails become shiny and neat, with an even color.

For information on how to properly polish your nails at home and not harm your nail plate, see the video below.