Nail Files for Natural & Artificial Nails

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[@chabsbar2786]

Watched this video two days ago, I applied your filing technique and it completely changed my work, my nails turned out PERFECT, my client noticed the difference..Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge❤

[@TheNailHub]

Chabs Bar 👏💓

[@ilonaceline]

I can’t believe you are teaching us for free!! Learning so much from you 😊

[@sr1363]

right!

[@karmahleone1196]

God is good❤

[@borinquenbella]

Thank you for such valuable information, I've been a Nail Tech for 22 years, I'm watching your videos and every time I learn something new. I love how you explain in great detail and so calm. The Nail Hub is a must for every Nail Tech, newbies and masters.

[@lauriemyers3]

Oh my god this video is my dream! I’m just happy that someone makes videos answering the crazy questions that I have in my head! This is so informative thank you!

[@misshunneebunnie]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRETTY LADY! Thank you SO much for always providing such great and thorough education! 💗💗💗

[@Gold_pearlsgodess]

Thank you Liz! This was something I was curious about. Your content is always extremely informative! As a scientist I really appreciate the detail and explanation for each topic.

[@dizzinese]

Hey I watched the nail brush video you did and loved it! I did nails in the 90's for over 15 years and even then no one knew how to file by hand and that was before all the efiles hit the market!!! I happened to excel in filing and it's what kept my books full! Thanks for the video! You do a great video.

[@wikkedvoodoo]

Ive been using a new file on each client for the last year and the state that I live now require to toss and not sanitize/disinfect ... it does make a nice improvement and clients do notice when you toss the stuff away in front of them ... loving these lessons tutorials that you are doing think it helps new techs and the old timers per say lol

[@chasemurray2921]

You are so gorgeous! I so see you on TV in a serious murder mystery drama or a really satire comedy sitcom!!! I found you through Suzie nail career - she taught me everything about how to prep natural nail and apply dip powder now I am getting into gel and you are the QUEEN of gel so super excited about all your videos ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@christineclark5769]

Thank you so much! I learned so much! Love the terminology and the what to do and what not to do. I'm not a nail tech, I'm a nurse and I really appreciate the structure of your tutorials. I enjoy doing my nails and my daughter's nails, so this has been so great! Totally artistic and beautiful!

[@megs4322]

Thank you, Liz! Again, great video. One of the best that covers nail filing. :)

[@lucindacarroll2708]

Thank you for showing what you know with filing and buffing. Really appreciate. Will be doing all.

[@paulasantelices2133]

Oh man... I am so thankful for KZbin, I literally can’t think of anything better than having Celina teaching you cool gel aplication techniques and designs AND have Liz teach you everything there is out there to be known about quality in your services and how to bring them to a new level or how to really make that business work and bring it to the top ALL IN ONE PLACE. That being said... thank you SO MUCH Liz for taking the time to do this and putting all your knowledge out there for people all around the globe. Greetings from Chile♥️🇨🇱

[@pamschonfarber1041]

I've been watching this series, and want to thank you so much for all the great information.

[@mlentirlentir6498]

Again I agree with everyone how much we appreciate your tutorials, showing why we have different problems. You are correct when you say we are taught enough to get license but must more is involved. Thank you!

[@Nataliyaxo]

I just started to learn about Gel nails this pass summer, and your videos is a real gem. Just ordering some supplies that i can use only on my self for now, till i learn. I am like making a notes here lol. Thank you very much.

[@diphyp]

Your videos are so informative and I’m learning a massive amount from you. I was have my nails “professionally” done but stopped because I wasn’t happy with the service I was receiving . Having watched your videos I can see now that I was right to be concerned about the service I got. Thank you for sharing all this information for free.

[@bh38670]

LOVE IT thank you so much for taking the time to create these videos!

[@shiansmith4644]

WOW, I am so grateful to you for sharing this important information! I am a nail technology student and I needed help with learning about the grit number & textures, and which sides should be used on natural or enhanced nails. Also, how to PROPERLY hold the file. You shared far more than what I understood, omg, it is SOOO HELPFUL!!! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH. I even appreciate the advice you gave about including the files into the cost of a service as a result of excellent qualities nails. When I gain customers I want them to feel valued and very well taken care of and healthy. I feel sooo much more confident now to use hand files. I cannot thank you enough, this blew my mind. God bless you. You've gained a new subbie!

[@liveandletlive7152]

Well you never seize to amaze me with your teaching skills.I can listen to you for an hour without feeling blank.I am super proud to say I knew mostly all the tips except for the part where you said wrongly filing can damage the shape or structure from underneath the nail .I notice now I did that a bit at times without realising.From now on I will be more aware.Thank you.I appreciate your wonderful service. I look forward to many more lessons. One can never stop learning in this world.

[@PN-sk3ve]

I am enjoying all your educational videos, I have learn a lot the right way all thanks to you! Thank you so much and please keep teaching/showing us how to use and know what we are actually doing.

[@oritshatz4491]

This was so helpful and informative! Thank you for this in depth video!

[@theoriginalloveandteavarie4285]

Liz you are an awesome Educator. This nail file tutorial was powerful. I am now so knowledgeable about different file uses and their importance! Thanks much Phyllis - Chicago

[@irinamutterperl2285]

This helped me out a lot! I always thought the smaller the number the smoother, and when i ordered i was confused that 100 was so rough vs my 180 grit

[@JolenEE148]

This is such a fantastic video. I was so confused on the different types of files and what they are used for and this video has helped me finally understand.

[@reneesinnott6083]

Thank you so much, I was looking at so many different files not knowing which ones to get. Your video was the only one that helped me 👍😊

[@NeesieLBeauty]

You just helped me figure out why I broke a nail this week lol. I have natural long nails and have been trying to shape them into the coffin shape and created notches on the sides of some of them. I had gone too far on the side where the break happened and weakened it. Thanks so much for these great videos, I’m excited to learn more to perfect my own manicures (I’m not a professional but I’m sure thats clear lol) 😊

[@monniksmodesty4]

Awesome video! I’m glad u educating people about it.

[@carolinalucero6296]

Great video! Thank you so much for all the info! I saw you with Susie, from NCE, and just recently discovered your channel and I’m hooked! 👍🏻

[@Chrissy_loves_animals]

BEST VIDEO EXPLAINING ABOUT THE NAIL FILE!!! 😍😍

[@nataliemaloney9076]

What a great video! I've been trying to decide whether to throw my files out or not. Currently my customers have their own set of files (I don't share between clients) however I was still paranoid about whether I had cleaned them enough. After watching this I'll be throwing my files out afterwards. And I didn't even think about individually wrapped files. Thank you!

[@samarhasob]

I love your videos they’re awesome. I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you for everything you do.🥰

[@closed4393]

Great Info❣️ I’m looking forward to all the videos in this new series. I’ve been learning things that weren’t taught so thank you! Guilty of those notches and I can see now the correct position for sidewalls. I’d love to see how you file different shapes. The one I struggle with mostly is almond shape. Can’t wait for the brush video too. I’m wondering how to maintain the brushes that use alcohol as a slip solution for polygels from drying out.

[@yosrastephan4792]

I loooove this channel no one explain things like this girl

[@tunnasch]

Demystified! Thank you, Liz! :*

[@angelajgonzales3840]

Love your educational videos. Ty from the bottom of my heart. Especially for the 2020/21 epidemic. Would love to see a video on step by step of shaping an almond nail, ballerina nail etc. Ty again for sharing your skills and education.

[@michellercrouse]

the variability in the abrasion from nail files of the same grit is a notable consideration, and indeed a factor would be the brand or manufacturer. I regard the color of the nail file abrasive as a significant aspect of the implementation of a particular filing method. The color (e.g. white, black, gray/zebra) is actually a property of the abrasive material on the nail file, and thus an indication, typically, of the hardness and durability. I'm pleased about your weekly videos. I can credit you with engraining some concepts in me over the past years, from your channel and podcast. I now use my metal implement on the edges of new files, rather than a less durable, bulky cushion nail file. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@zundrasluxury6287]

You are the best teacher. I’m an amateur with very short nails. Learning from you and you get directly to the point.

[@TheNailHub]

Thank you!

[@eudinescheepers753]

Thank you for all the tips and tricks .. Much appreciated... I really love your videos

[@michelesilva9491]

I love your videos I learn so much. Thank u for being so detailed and showing us exactly how to file step by step how to pull the skin back n move the finger. I thought I knew how to file just fine but I really learned so much. Please do a video on efile. I’d love to see how u do it step by step and if you can show different bits n how to use them, that would be great.

[@valiaf.1546]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I wanted to ask you to do a video about files 😍😍 Thanks again for all the valuable information you’re giving to us 💖💖💖

[@angelika7107]

liz im Learning so much from you,,so very thankful thank you so much!!!

[@pinkcoffee1502]

Thank you so much I can’t wait to do my next client and now I know where the noch is coming from thank you so much.

[@TheShawna78]

I loved that one place I used to go to the lady that did my service always gave me all the disposables she would normally throw away after the service like the files and orange wood sticks. Anyhow thanks for the videos. I feel like I’m going to be a pro before I even get the change to go to school to become a nail tech from watching all your awesome videos! Thanks for what you do! ♥️

[@jongkim9292]

Nobody explained ab files except you n even beauty School dont teaches us.Thank you.

[@ginocanchaser]

Oh thank you so much. I started watching you before i started nail school so therefore i consider you to be one of my inspirations. Now I'm in school and you are always giving me a leg up to Help my learning journey. Thanks

[@TheNailHub]

That's so awesome!

[@gabrisstitches8038]

You are brilliant! Excellent explanation and detail of what can go wrong and packed full of very useful information.

[@teresafeuerstein5120]

These are really great videos, where have you been all my life!?!

[@omawumiadokpaye6628]

Wow, I was actually using that part of my cuticle pusher to dull the edges of the nail files before I even watched this video lol. Guess great minds think alike lol. Thank you so much for these videos ,am learning sooooo much,you are a dear. Prat you hit that 100000000 views and likes soon. Love ya and biggest fan. Hugs

[@lain1219]

Excellent everything. So detailed and informative about each file and block, how to prep, care, use and preventative methods. All I wanted to nd more.

[@TessMarque7]

Thank you so much. That was so helpful. I really needed to learn about the files. I'm so happy you did this.💗

[@mookzmom]

I am learning so much from you! Again, not a nail tech, but very interested in all of this. Thank you! Plus, you have a beautiful smile!

[@mookzmom]

Also, as an RN, I appreciate your care about cross-contamination!

[@nailfixchill2193]

She has a beautIful smile and she speak so well

[@charliefredricks3621]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your vid! Love the detail in your explanations 😊

[@TheNailHub]

Glad you liked it!!

[@aswee01]

This was so informational and im not a nail tech, i do take care of my own natural nails and this was great to learn. also i know what to look for when i do treat myself to a mannie

[@samanthamann7001]

Thank you for this video basics are important. Looking forward to the next video cheers Australia🌺🐨

[@since95c]

You are so knowledgeable and helpful I love it thank you !!

[@tiffanyblackwood1985]

Love that you talk about protecting the clients finger.. had someone cut my eponychium* with a drill bit & blamed me for moving my hand when I definitely did not move my hand at all! Wont be going back to that guy.

[@laveenaguptalive9062]

1. Grit : texture on filer or buffer 2. Disinctible : 3. Emery board Files : Thinner called emery board. Made of wood. One time use. Used to reach tight areas as they are thin. Spongy foarmy material. More flexible. Netween buffer and emery board. Moon file: same as spongy one. Better to do curve surfaces around cuticle areas. Diamond files : same amery board but thicker. Buffer : Block buffer and etc. 180 is standard grit number.

[@nelidasotelo3067]

Wow I am learning a lot with your vídeos. Thank you so much!💖💖💖💖

[@juliefizpatrick513]

Great explanation of all the different files👍🤗😊

[@Luvtohike]

Great training!! Thanks SOO much!

[@ronamegged3839]

Hi Liz, thank you very much ! Love the video.

[@paulakoncki4029]

Thank you for sharing! Learned something!! 🤗💞💅🏼

[@lucillelulub.5698]

I have learned so many things from you..which is in fact very useful. I saved most of your vids so that I can easily find them when I need to refer something or refresh my memory. And I'm no nail tech but planning to become one soon. Thank you so much!

[@FlowerNewsQueen]

Very informative. Thank you! ♥️

[@lindapedigo5422]

You are a great teacher. Have you done a video telling us what to expect with a manicure and gel nails? Think it would really helpful for those who are clients. Thank you so much.

[@taeyanglover4eva]

I use glass nail files on natural nails and I disinfect them in between people. But, I understand the reason for not reusing the nail files presented in the video for enhancements. Thank you for this video, it helped me a lot.

[@kelloggkirsten]

There are no good nail techs in my area, they are all family owned by Asians and they care not of the quality of their service because they are all about quantity over quality. I'm learning a lot about why my nails were in such poor condition after about six months. I am now doing my own nails, thanks to you, and very happy with my nail condition and appearance !

[@cyounesful]

Thank you very much, it was very helpful and interesting!!

[@lakkystation3913]

I like the way you explain 😘 Thank you so much for share your experience

[@ma_gicquel2118]

I do agree to use a new file for each service but why are clients so reluctant to pay the right value of a service? I tend to see that people do want gorgeous nails but they're not willing to pay the right price.. and files are not that cheap in the end..

[@TheNailHub]

Throwing away a nail file maybe costs $0.85/service so it shouldn't drastically effect your overall service price. I will be doing some pricing videos soon. :)

[@shirleybridge7027]

Your so right about reluctant clients . But once your clients dont question your pricing I find. Those are the clients that appreciate a good quality set of nails. Those gaggles are always looking for a bargain. Education in this field is not cheap nor is the passion we instill in our work . Stay positive. Our work speaks for our education and quality of service we give. ...Remember theres always room for improvement in nails hust as Liz shows us in everyone of her videos. Love her to peace.

[@kawannahardy2924]

My regular, and favorite manicurust of all time, (I moved to another state and had to stop going to her😔) had each client purchase a kit that was kept at the salon, with our names on the case, and in a locker. I Loved knowing that my nippers, files, etc hadn't been used on other clients, and were safe. She even disinfected them, and returned them to our cases, while we were still in the salon drying our nails. We just paid for replacements as needed. I think that all salons should implement this way of handling tools, if their clientele is that which would support the initial investment. Try that.

[@kawannahardy2924]

@@shirleybridge7027 Agreed. Getting services done that include sharp objects that can injure you, or other tools that may pass disease, are Definitely not the place to be cheap and/or skimp on safety. THAT I'll pay for!

[@Nay-ll3kb]

You're acting as is they're glass nail files. 🙄

[@majastojanovska8198]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge ❤

[@orangesh]

Thank you for doing this video. Really learn alot ❤️❤️

[@micuchua70]

Thank you so much. I learned a lot with your video.

[@euniceharkness9351]

Dear Liz, I've just watched your videos on the basics of gel application. Thank you so much, I am new to the nail industry and with lockdown being the reality right now, attending a nail school is not an option. Your lesson was very specific and super informative! Would you have any interest in putting together a lesson about the basics and best practices for creating press on nails? With my limited knowledge, I can already imagine that there will be a few differences between gel application on real nails vs full cover tips. All the best!

[@amandah2866]

Well, no wonder I've been cutting my side wall when filing my nails! I now know for my next new file. I also wondered why I was getting those notches on my natural nails, so now I know. This was a really helpful video! Files are more complicated than I ever imagined. You didn't cover what a Zebra file is though, and I see that mentioned a lot on nail supply websites. Just as a little FYI, the moon shape is widely called the harbour bridge shape in Australia (they have the same shape as Sydeny Harbour Bridge). I buy all my files from Aussie shops so I honestly didn't know it was called the moon shape.

[@sharongriffith3278]

Thank you for sharing these tips.

[@sr1363]

I can not thank you enough. You have a special and informative channel. i did not get all these informations even when i paid for it! I love you and thank you always, you deserve likes and shares for your channel. I think this is all free on KZbin so what about your paid courses! It must be amazing, by the way, do you have online courses? i would not miss it if there is one for sure.

[@TreeBug88]

Safe guarding your files is called scoring,, I love your videos✌🏽💅🏽🤓

[@maddiejo85]

Thank you so very much. I had actually walked out of a nail salon because she brought out a used nail file.

[@TheNailHub]

👏 as you should. Dirty nail files are unacceptable.

[@Denisen70]

Love your video!! I have a question. Is 240 the best one to finish dip nails. I mean like to smooth out any imperfections? Thanks!!

[@MadamAngelique]

I’m not a nail tech but this is informative. I usually go to an Asian owned salon and I know that reuse nail files. I’m going to look next time to see if they are sanitizing them.

[@Artsygoons]

You look so much like Jo from Grey's Anatomy. It's crazy. Thank you so much for the tutorials. I've been diy'ing my nails, but they are soft and flat, and I'm struggling with lifting. I never have to soak them off because they just pop off after a few days, sometimes less. I have watched so many videos that I think have maybe given bad info, and I love you're explaining why you should and shouldn't do certain things. I have also been using Sally products, and I'm thinking maybe it's not the best option for my nails. Interestingly enough, their prep is blue, also. It says it's just alcohol and blue coloring. Why would they do that? So I'm going to try some of your products you recommended.

[@ItsMeDee60]

I love your videos, always excellent info. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@ItsMeDee60]

Thanks for the ♥

[@rosieramirez8029]

Thank you so much for the information!!!

[@Menbob1997]

Queenie u , here thankyou soo much this has help me lot I love it

[@nailfixchill2193]

I really really apreciate this playlist and the academy you building. You give us so much GGGood informations, big thank you for that. Watch you channel should be a duty for everyone 😅💜

[@TheNailHub]

Thanks for the love. Please share so we can help others! :)

[@TessMarque7]

I was filing completely wrong really thank you. Very valuable demo.

[@everythingbuthair]

Would you ever do a video on cleansers/sanitizers you use to clean and maintain all your tools and brushes in? LOVE YOU

[@TheNailHub]

I will be doing a brush video within the next 2 weeks. And talking about how to clean and maintain them.

[@Saitaina]

I’m a YT tech, learned everything online and I LOVE the moon style because it gets all up in the cuticles. Classics make me want to cry(and then I just go get mtly efile.

[@NaNaFrost]

Your information about nail files has been extremely helpful and informative. As a DIY’er, is it safe to re-use nail files on myself? If so, how many re-uses before tossing? I understand cleanliness and not using a dull file, but I also don’t want to be wasteful with my hobby. Thanks!

[@rubyslippers6716]

Your hair looks really pretty😊

[@mzjoneznyabonezkelly4714]

Great video! Tyfs!

[@corychristy156]

Learned a lot from this video I was just wondering if you could do a video on glass files 💅

[@vivianahernandez7714]

Amazing video, thanks a lot.

[@sharonrowe9970]

I am only using nail files on myself. How do i know when to throw it away? I have a couple that are washable. So I washed them. They don't seem to be as good any more. I also have one that I can see brown in it. It still is usable but when do i know to throw it out? Is there something else I can use to take my Polygel off my nails besides Acstone? This stuff if ruining my nails. I love that you are teaching us some much with your videos, thank you so much Liz!!

[@taylakriel8438]

Thank you for your amazing tutorials, they have really helped me a lot! I have been doing nails since April of this year and I battle with tip application, blending & shaping. Please may you do an in-depth tutorial about how to apply a nail tip, blend it and shape it? That would be so great and help me SO MUCH! Thank you LIz!

[@TheNailHub]

Hi Tayla I will be getting into artificial nails soon.

[@wetzelasb]

When filing the natural nails, I’ve heard some conflicting information from KZbinrs that aren’t professionals. Do you need to file in a single direction or file toward the middle of the nail to prevent fraying? Also, what are the opinions on ceramic and glass files for natural nails?

[@gretchen585ify]

One direction

[@violetviolet888]

Aslynn Wetzel: not all glass files are equal. Use etched crystal like Germanikure. They are a game changer. Most are sprayed with sand and extremely poor quality. Germanikure will last you for life if you don't drop them.

[@janetgrant7512]

thankyou so much for all your information

[@mikag1247]

This channel is so underrated