November 20, 2012
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A porous, lightweight volcanic rock used in solid form as an abrasive and in powdered form as a abrasive polish.
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November 20, 2012
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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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November 19, 2012
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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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September 17, 2012
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Allure magazine spoke with top manicurists Deborah Lippmann, Jin Soon Choi and Ji Baek to give readers tips on how to nail a manicure.
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October 20, 2011
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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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January 2, 2011
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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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December 30, 2010
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Disposable means designed to be thrown out after a single use.
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October 18, 2010
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Lucky Magazine suggests tools buff, file, and polish all while being convenient and compact.
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August 19, 2010
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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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August 17, 2010
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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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December 18, 2009
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Shape's December issue shows readers 10, 20, and 30-minute beauty regimens for a night out, including tips for facial, hair, and nail care.
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September 23, 2009
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CHI’s Buffers and Files offer premium performance and a sleek look.
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April 15, 2009
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Star Nails’ Mini Blocks are pre-cut buffing blocks designed to not only be cost effective but also environmentally friendly.
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April 14, 2009
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Backscratchers’ Septiblock Sanitizable File Block has stick-on abrasives that come off so the block can be soaked in disinfectant.
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March 4, 2009
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PNI's Mini Arctic Blocks are economical and designed for one-time use to enhance sanitation.
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