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Brilliant_Rock
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- Aug 25, 2004
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slksapphire|1336053688|3186537 said:enerchi,
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE try switching back to a high quality ceramic file. do you remember if you started having problems soon after switching?
my only other advice is to give it time after you switch. after i stopped filing, it took a few weeks before my nails improved.
good luck!
I agree.
If you're filing off length, go with ceramic. If you're just smoothing the edges, a glass file is what I'd suggest. If my nails are long and I'm going to short, I usually cut a bit off with clippers, then use ceramic to shape the nail and then use a glass file to finish.
And I honestly don't buy into all these treatment polishes (nailtiques, et al). Keep your hands moisturized, cuticles in good shape... don't use pure acetone remover (or at least add come glycerin to it). My solution to nice nails is to keep them painted. I've had no luck really with Shellac, etc. I mean, they look great and juicy and shiny for a few days but then they chip off. Now that I have a steady hand and found products that work for me, I can do a manicure in about 15 minutes. Makes for a relaxing evening activity.