October 20, 2011
| Encyclopedia
Nail files use abrasives in various grits to roughen, shape, polish, or remove the surface of artificial and natural nails.
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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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September 12, 2011
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Although foot filing isn't attractive, it is a necessity for most on-the-go women
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August 19, 2011
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Orly has just come out with a brand new soak-off color gel called Orly GelFX, which applies like polish.
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June 30, 2011
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Tweezerman's dotted files come in a 12-pack.
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April 29, 2011
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This spring, Tweezerman announced its partnership with Starlight Children’s Foundation in launching the new Reach for the Stars Mini Slant Tweezer and Zip File.
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April 11, 2011
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Checi’s line of Nickel Cast Files are ready to be used at anytime, anywhere and do not require skin soaking prior to use.
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March 24, 2011
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Lucky’s New Stuff You’ll Love section highlights fun, new polishes as well as a few handy tools for nail upkeep.
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February 28, 2011
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LCN’s Files Manicure Set gives you a great start of high-quality grit files to tackle every step of the nail enhancement process.
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February 9, 2011
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Essence’s Beauty Obsessions include Tweezerman’s Matchbox Itty Bitty Files. The polka dot design only enhances the cute factor on these petite little nail wonders.
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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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December 30, 2010
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Disposable means designed to be thrown out after a single use.
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December 30, 2010
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a crystalline mineral used on nail abrasives because it is inexpensive and nearly as hard as diamond
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December 30, 2010
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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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December 30, 2010
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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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