What is a file and polish pedicure?

While in a full manicure or pedicure, your hands or feet are exfoliated and massaged before attention is turned to the nails, in the case of a file and polish, the filing begins straight away. These additional layers will help protect your nails and seal your chosen colour for tougher durability.

What is a file and polish manicure?

A file and polish treatment is very much the same as a shape and polish. It is a basic manicure treatment that will leave your nails looking gorgeous. If necessary, we will remove any nail varnish or polish that is already on your nails. We will then begin to start shaping and filing your nails to your preferred shape.

What’s the difference between a file and polish and a manicure?

Types of manicure File and polish: Nails are filed to the guest’s preferred shape, before polish is applied in a colour of their choice. Gel polish manicure: These manicures see a special chip-resistant ‘gel’ varnish applied, which dries more quickly and lasts far longer than standard nail polish.

How long does file and polish last?

If applied correctly, with right and professional Nail Products and Nail Tools, it can remain on Nails from 10 to 25 days!

Can you use file and Polish on your nails?

However, a file and polish should instead be considered a mini, time-saving treatment, which will leave your nails looking preened and fabulous.

How does a file and Polish treatment work?

While in a full manicure or pedicure, your hands or feet are exfoliated and massaged before attention is turned to the nails, in the case of a file and polish, the filing begins straight away. You will be asked whether you would like your nails expertly shaped into neat ovals or squares.

How to get your nails ready for a French manicure?

Getting Your Nails Ready Remove your old nail polish. French manicures look more striking with longer nails, so you don’t want to trim them too close to your fingertips. File and buff your nails. Soak your nails. Push back your cuticles.

What kind of Polish do you use for a manicure?

The nails are filed and buffed, cuticles are cleaned and then a base coat—usually a flesh or cream color—is applied. Then, the nail tips are painted with a light or white polish, top coat and cuticle oil.