How to file the cuticle area on nails
Filing the cuticle area can be terrifying and knowing which angle to hold your file to prevent cutting your client is essential but it’s simple once you know how! Grab my free file filing routine by heading to the link for the tutorial.

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What grit nail file should I use?
There are so many nail files out there, it can be a minefield knowing which one and which grit to choose for each task. In this guide, we show you what grit to choose and why.

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Understanding the apex on different nail shapes
We share what the apex is, where it should be placed and how high it needs to be in this blog.

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How to stop over-filing your nails
The best way to discover if you are over filing your nail enhancements is to zone off the nail. 1️⃣ split the nail into filing zones 2️⃣ colour each zone in a different colour 3️⃣ file each zone 4️⃣ if you’re removing colour from a different zone to which you were filing, you know you need to adjustment your technique. ▶️ make sure you hold your file flat on each zone and work a zone at a time. ▶️ don’t keep lifting the file off and filing in a haphazard manner. ▶️ learn the angles in whi

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How to remove frills from the natural nail when filing
Frills can be irritating but theres a aimple solution to remove them on nails when filing without damage.

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How to stop removing too much when you file your nail
A guide and step by step tutorial demonstrating how to file the lower arch and sidewalls on nails without removing too much.

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How to choose the right nail shape to suit your client
Learn how to select the right nail shape for your client.

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What angles should I check my nails from?
Do you ever spend a long time creating a beautiful set of nails, only to realise that they don’t look quite right once you’ve finished, but you can’t work out why? We will show you the best views to check your nails for success.

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How to file different nail shapes
In this guide and tutorial, we show you how to file different nail shapes for success.

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Why did my nail break blog
Learn the causes of different nail breaks and how to deal with these.

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