which file for blending

[Carolep]

Hi all.

this got me thinking, someone I know has just finished a basic nail training course and they gave me their training book to look over. In the instructions it says to use a 80/80 grit file to blend the tip to the nail. Dont you all think that is a bit harsh?

what do you use to blend the tip.

 

[geeg]

Hi all.

this got me thinking, someone I know has just finished a basic nail training course and they gave me their training book to look over. In the instructions it says to use a 80/80 grit file to blend the tip to the nail. Dont you all think that is a bit harsh?

what do you use to blend the tip.

Yes I do. A 180 grit abrasive is ample and most of the time if I am using CND tips I use a 180/240 grit ... CND tips are so easy and fast to blend anyway.

 

[Carolep]

Yes I do. A 180 grit abrasive is ample and most of the time if I am using CND tips I use a 180/240 grit ... CND tips are so easy and fast to blend anyway.

hi, so a 80 grit is not to coarse to blend?

 

[lotus blossom]

yes it is!
!the higher the number the softer the grit
so 80 is extremely harsh , yet 240 is very soft
hth x

 

[Bagpuss]

80 is only good for woodwork !!!...:lol: x

 

[MINKUS]

YOUCH ! do you have any nail plates left:green:

Only joking ! just make sure your removing SHINE with a gentle abrasive 240 grit as stated !

 

[Carolep]

hi all, thank you all so much for the help. so let me get this stright...
80 grit file - which is very coarse IS ok to blend a tip to the nail..
Use a softer file grit to remove shine afterwards?

I appreciate all the help, I have a problem with my fingertips, so cant really feel the grits!

 

[geeg]

Do not use any file that is less than 180 grit to blend tips.

80 is less than 180 and therefore too harsh for tip blending.

I hope that is clear.

 

[chantell simone]

i use a 180 or 240 grit file for blending