Nail filing a fairly simple process, but it has its own quirks. And much depends on the correct choice of nail files. It is best to have an "arsenal" several species. Each sawing his appointment. Metal and glass are better suited for the treatment of natural nails, nail file with sand and corundum grit nail file - for artificial.
Also better to have a nail file with abrasive grains of different sizes. In this regard, bilateral nail files are versatile enough with four types of grain. With coarse spray is easier to file artificial nails and natural long nails, then - to modify the edge of the nail by a grain of average size and "ironed" side nail file with the fine coating. File nails, knives, and the like, always in the same direction as the edge of the nail will be much smoother.
Do not confuse the sawing edge of the nail for the treatment and grinding. We sanding abrasive saws are much smaller, however, a particularly zealous in their application is not necessary. Treating the nail plate, do not remove too much layer. Even if you are satisfied with the result obtained today, do not forget that next week nails grow, and the transition between the treated and untreated surfaces will be noticeable. In addition, polished nail weaker raw, so it can quickly break down. After the treatment, nail sawing grinding, use special coatings, strengthens nails.
If you before processing sawing clipped nails, choose the tools with which it will be easier to achieve the desired shape. For curved shapes, use nail clippers, and to create a square-shaped nails better suited tweezers designed for a pedicure and processing of artificial nails. File nails carefully, length and shape of marigold on every finger of both hands must be the same.