Nails Filing natural nails

joyce · **Filing natural nails -** 12-09-08, 10:09 PM

Please can anyone tell me the right way to file nails ?

ValencianNails · 12-09-08, 10:21 PM

How do you mean, file nails? Do you mean enhancements or natural nails?

Did you not learn that during your training?

joyce · **natural nails -** 12-09-08, 10:27 PM

I was taught to file from sides but have heard that this weakens nails - latest by dermatologists say to file back and forth ????

ValencianNails · 12-09-08, 10:30 PM

The info below is taken from the prep tutorial Sam did over 4 years ago... Perfect Preparation

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Geek

I then shape the free edge of the natural nail plate with a 240 grit abrasive (Kanga board).

Before you ask (and I knew you would)… no, I don’t file side to centre. The reason being is that derms are now suggesting that using gentle motions and a gentle abrasive in a back and forth direction on the natural nail free edge actually helps to prevent splitting and peeling of the natural nail plate.

hth's

Bev Rose · 12-09-08, 10:48 PM

Hi there Joyce,
Welcome the the site

xxx

Are you trained in 'doing' nails or are you a 'consumer' iykwim, I'm not trying tobe rude. You post has appeared in the consumers queries forum, so that tells me your not a professional nail technician, therefore, a consumer of such things.
I'd hate to tell you the wrong thing so, are you looking at filing your natural nails or your enhanced nails.
Have you trianed as a tech yet or is that not what you are??
I hope you understand where i'm coming from.
xxxx