Nail ServicesQuestion 37 of 100
Your client's natural nails are thin, soft and peeling at the free edge. What filing technique should you use?
a.Saw the file back and forth quickly so the nail is shortened in less time
b.File from the center of the free edge outward toward each sidewall
c.File in one direction only, working from the side toward the center of the free edge
d.Lay the file flat on top of the nail plate and thin the surface first
Explanation
On soft or fragile nails you file in one direction, side to center, so the layers of the plate are pressed together instead of pulled apart. Sawing back and forth creates heat and friction and tears the layers, which is exactly what causes peeling. Filing from center outward drags the layers toward the corners, and filing the top of the plate thins a nail that is already weak.
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