Nail Essentials & Tools
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Nail Essentials & Tools
Tools in a working salon get used dozens of times a day and disinfected between every client. What matters is whether they survive that: whether a file keeps its grit, whether a brush keeps its shape after acetone, whether a handle stays sealed.
Grit, and when to use it
100/180 is for shaping and reducing product on enhancements. 180/240 refines that shape. Anything finer is for the natural nail, and nothing below 180 should ever touch a natural nail plate.
Hygiene
Metal implements should be washable and autoclavable. Files that cannot be disinfected are single-client items and should be treated as such - the cost of replacing them is far lower than the cost of a cross-contamination incident.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which file grit should I start with?
A 100/180 covers most work: the 100 side shapes and reduces, the 180 side refines. Add a 240 buffer for natural nail prep.
How do I keep gel brushes in shape?
Never leave them in acetone or under a lamp. Wipe on lint-free tissue, reshape with your fingers, and store flat away from light.
Are these tools suitable for salon use?
Yes. Metal implements are washable and can be disinfected between clients, which is why they cost more than the retail equivalents.