Nails -

: Use a 180-grit emery board or glass file. Always file in one direction (from edge to center) to prevent splitting; never saw back and forth.

: Gently push back cuticles with a pusher. Avoid cutting them unless it's a hangnail to prevent infection. : Use a 180-grit emery board or glass file

: Lightly buff the nail surface to remove shine and "open the keratin scales," which helps polish stick better. 2. Application Techniques : Use a 180-grit emery board or glass file