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Correct way to file nails
Below are some tips on how to correctly file nails and prevent friction burns or damage.
Use The
Full Length Of The File, this helps in doing filing correctly and also keeps
your nail file from having worn spots.
Hold
Your File At The Very End
Hold your file at the very end with your finger and thumb. Hold on securely
but gently enough to let it flow with the motions of filing.. Use your wrist
not your elbow when filing...this takes less energy and filing is more
effective.
LONG STROKES IN ONE DIRECTION AT A TIME
Always use long strokes in one directions...file, lift file, file again,
lift file....never go back and forth...so either do all strokes to the right
or to the left...you can switch but keep one direction going during the
filing...never back and forth!
Correct filing will be in an "X" on the
nail. File diagonally across or diagonally down the surface of the
nail. This is the correct way to file.
Do not file the "X" one side at a
time...go in one direction in long strokes then go in the other direction in
long strokes. Remember to use your wrist!
NEVER FILE GOING BACK AND FORTH...USE LONG STROKES INSTEAD
As
mentioned above you need to use then entire file when filing. Lay file
on nail do a long stroke the length of the file....lift file and
repeat the first step. Going back and forth will cause damage and get
minimal results. Going back and forth will also cause your hand to
ache and could even cause damage or trauma to the nail.
Keep
file flat .....Don't Angle Your File
Never angle your file. Keep file flat against the nail when filing. If
you angle the file you will use the edge of the file and create cuts, dips,
and ridges in the nail....all your filing work will be for nothing if this
happens since now your nails will no longer be smooth.
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