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abrasive

October 20, 2011 | Encyclopedia

Abrasive is a material used to roughen, shape, polish, or remove the surface of artificial and natural nails; or one component of a file (the abrasive material is affixed to a core, which is usually affixed to a cushion or center). Abrasives are one of the most-often used tools by nail techncians — for shaping, removing shine, and smoothing.

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Bellissima Bella Forma Files

August 19, 2011 | Product

Orly has just come out with a brand new soak-off color gel called Orly GelFX, which applies like polish.

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grit

January 2, 2011 | Encyclopedia

Grit is a term used in defining the coarseness or texture of abrasives; grit is measured in numbers; a lower grit (fewer grit particles per square inch) is more coarse. Nail file grits range from 60-80 (extra coarse) to 900-1,200 (buffers).

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disposable

December 30, 2010 | Encyclopedia

Disposable means designed to be thrown out after a single use.

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pumice

December 30, 2010 | Encyclopedia

a porous, lightweight volcanic rock used in solid form as an abrasive and in powdered form as a abrasive polish

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micro buffer

December 30, 2010 | Encyclopedia

a type of finishing file with a very high grit (over 800) used to polish or shine acrylic or natural nails

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buffer

December 30, 2010 | Encyclopedia

a device used for shining or polishing nails; a nail buffer is essentially a differently shaped nail file, albeit one with a much bigger cushion in the center; buffers have all the same basic components as a nail file: abrasive, adhesive to adhere the abrasive, and a cushion core; the center is usually plastic foam or other cushioned material

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Triple Duty Nail Gadgets

October 18, 2010 | News

Lucky Magazine suggests tools buff, file, and polish all while being convenient and compact.

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Getting Buffed Up

August 19, 2010 | News

If nails are turning a little yellow after a summer of bright pedicures, InStyle suggests buffing out the pigment with an inexpensive buffer. The magazine recommends All Season's four-sided buffers, which come in a number of pretty colors.

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Soft Touch Cool Blue Buffers

August 17, 2010 | Product

Soft Touch has new Cool Blue Buffers to inspire clients to keep nails extra shiny this summer. Crafted from high-quality materials and made in the USA, the Cool Blue Buffers are quick and easy to use and are gentle on nails. Simply buff with the blue side and then polish with the white side.

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