What type of Nail File is best?

What type of nail file is best. I have soft nails that I am trying to make stronger.


At the moment, I have two files鈥 thicker black file that is curved like a banana鈥?br>

I also have a cheaper straight one that is not so rough.





What's the best file to use on natural nails?What type of Nail File is best?
Dear Angel,





First let me tell you what types of nail files are available..





1.Emery boards. Emery boards are made of cardboard covered with emery. Emery is fine-grained corundum, which is a very hard mineral. Emery boards are cheap and disposable. They often come several to a pack and have various surfaces.





2.Metal files. Metal files are also coated with corundum. They last longer than emery boards, since metal is more durable. However, they can be hard on your nails.





3.Glass files. Glass files are on the expensive side. They claim to prevent to prevent nail splitting and peeling. Their surface is much finer than that of an emery board or a metal nail file.





Use a rough surface when you want to do heavy filing. Smooth surfaces are best for minor adjustments to your nails. If you use emery boards, you might want to buy one that has several surfaces, or buy several different emery boards. Metal files also vary in surface, but they tend to be the harshest of all types of nail files. Avoid nail files that are harsh or that will damage your nails if you make a mistake when filing.





P/S: Sharing nail files can cause the spread of some diseases. When you are getting a manicure or pedicure, ensure that the salon sterilizes their tools. At home, you can dispose of emery boards after several uses. You can also sterilize metal and crystal nail files.





Okey...overall i would say you should use the rough file first to get the perfect shape and then proceed with the finer one for a smoot suface end.Good luck:)