How to use Crystal Nail Files

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Use a Crystal nail file for the best results when filing toenails and fingernails.

Taking care of your nails is a process. How many times have you taken the time to grow out your nails, only to have them break and split? One of the reasons a nail gets fragile, is because you are unknowingly making them weaker if you file your nails with a metal or sandpaper file. Rough nail files cause small cracks and hairline splitting on your nail. A crystal file is very fine, it is gentle to the nail.

Learn the proper way to file your nails, using a crystal nail file.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Crystal nail files

Step 1

Start by preparing your nails to file. Soak fingertips or toenails in warm water or milk, for 5 minutes. Using a towel, dry off well.
Step 2

Cut each nail, so the nails are all at an equal length. Before shaping, decide if you would like a square or rounded tipped nails. For square nails, focus on filing just the top of each nail straight. If you prefer rounded, slightly shape the tips in a "U" shape.
Step 3

Shape each nail with the crystal file. While filing, avoid the corner edges of each nail. Filing at the corner, will aid in weakening the nail. File in one direction only. Continue filing, until each nail is shaped the desired way.
Step 4

After filing, rinse off with warm water. Nails are now ready to be polished, or left natural. Repeat these steps once a week, to maintain healthy beautiful nails.