Files

Without Marie Antoinette’s favorite nail care tool: the nail file, it would be impossible to create nails worthy of showing off on Insta. As seen in our DIY dip manicure tutorial, we use electric or manual nail files to: Prepare nails: remove invisible cuticles, create a rough nail surface to prevent lifting, and prepare for success Shape/Polish: achieve your desired nail shape and manicure effect by polishing with a dip before applying the sealant In the history of nail polish, we find that Mary E. Cobb is the inventor of the emery board file that we have seen in drugstores from childhood. Today, we go beyond history. We are discussing the basics of electric nail drills and the essence of manual nail files. The Essentials of Electric Nail Drills What is an electric nail drill? An electric nail drill or electronic file is an electric rotating tool used to file nails or remove nail enhancements. To complete specific tasks, the nail drill requires “bits”. These coated bits come in various grits, materials, sizes, and shapes. You can choose from carbide bits, diamond bits, ceramic bits, etc. Carbide bits: used to cut or shape gel and acrylic nails by shaving off