I suggest you buy one with a foam centre, especially if you have short nails, the slowly file around your nails.
Make sure you file in one direction and use long strokes to prevent tears, jagged edges and uncomfortableness.
Also buy a buffer because it helps filed nails look professional
Sissors or a Nail file
file them
You use an emery board or nail file to smooth your nails. You also use buffer cloths to shine your nails after using the file.
To shape acrylic nails, nail clippers can be used to cut the nail. Files may also be used in order to transform the nail into a desired shape.
It can thin and damage the nail plate/bed
I suggest you buy one with a foam centre, especially if you have short nails, the slowly file around your nails. Make sure you file in one direction and use long strokes to prevent tears, jagged edges and uncomfortableness. Also buy a buffer because it helps filed nails look professional
Sharpen your nails by using a nail file and file it from the point down & the side.
You'll need nail clippers, and/or toenail clippers, and a nail file. If you want round ends on your nails, use the normal nail clippers and cut roughly the shape your want, then file them in ONE DIRECTION ONLY to perfect the shape. Filing back and forwards with make your nails split, which hurts and looks bad. For square tips, use toenail clippers or nail scissors and then just file straight along the top, again, not back and forward or you'll split your nails, and round off the sharp corners slightly so they don't catch on things like your best jumper or tights.
used to file and shape the nail's edges to smoothen, soften and remove dead nail from the underside of nails
used to file and shape the nail's edges to smoothen, soften and remove dead nail from the underside of nails
To achieve a professional nail look using button nails, start by cleaning and shaping your natural nails. Apply a base coat to protect your nails, then glue the button nails on top. Trim and file the button nails to your desired length and shape. Apply nail polish and finish with a top coat for a polished look.
"It combines the benefits of the steel nail file with the benefits of the emery board while avoiding many of the problems of both. Unlike the emery board, it can be cleaned and does not wear down. However, it still produces its results without being overly harsh on the nail. It has the durability of the steel nail file, while not being harsh and leading to chips and cracks in the nail."