Which Grit???

[NiftyNails]

I have been on two training courses so far....

One for gel, where I was told never to use anything less than 180 grit file on the natural nail. And when preparing the nail for enhancements to 'just take the natural shine off the nails'.

When I did my l&p training - different system - they etched the nail with a 100 grit file whilst preparing the nails.

Now I am a little confused.... :irked:

I never use anything less than a 180 on the natural nail, and I still want to err with caution and 'just remove the shine' from the natural nails....any advice?? I have struggled a little with lifting, which I put down to lack of experience, but maybe its to do with my prep???

 

[xAnnaBannAx]

You should never 'etch' the natural nail only remove the shine...which is not the nail but the oils that have risen to the surface of the nail...100 grit is too harsh for the natural nail. I am currently training with L & P.
I believe lifting is more than likely down to the prep not being thorough enough.

 

[Zingara]

I personally never use anything less than a 240 grit on the natural nail, although I know some systems have files in a 180 grit that are considered gentler and Ok for use.

I would never actually a/ use a 100 grit and b/ use a system that required the nail plate 'etching' with any file at all. My systems require that I very gently remove the the shine only off the surface....no more than that at all. This certainly doesn't remove any nail or etch it at all . So much so that in a few mere minutes....the shine is back, and the health of the nail protected.

 

[Bagpuss]

IMO if a product company tells you that you need to etch the nail with a 100 grit file its because there products have poor adhesion and need that roughed up surface to stick....Most good brand products will adhere without these harsh and damaging measures.

 

[NiftyNails]

Thank you for your replies, you just confirmed what I thought.

 

[sknight]

I personally never use anything less than a 240 grit on the natural nail, although I know some systems have files in a 180 grit that are considered gentler and Ok for use.

I would never actually a/ use a 100 grit and b/ use a system that required the nail plate 'etching' with any file at all. My systems require that I very gently remove the the shine only off the surface....no more than that at all. This certainly doesn't remove any nail or etch it at all . So much so that in a few mere minutes....the shine is back, and the health of the nail protected.

I agree, I never need to use a 100 or 180. 240 is more than enough to gently remove the shine

 

[mum]

Why do so many trainers teach this rubbish!!! It stands to reason this is going to damage the nail plate!

Once upon a time this was necessary but now it isn't with modern products!

Even 2 strokes from cuticle to edge of a soft white block is enough to gently remove the shine without any damage at all

 

[JANEY K]

I agree, I never need to use a 100 or 180. 240 is more than enough to gently remove the shine

i agree i always use a 240 foam grit file