Hey natural beauties, Regular refiling of your natural nails and proper nail care makes your nails considerably stronger and therefore less likely to break down. By cutting your nails, you always fold over your nails slightly, which can cause a crack or a break in your nail faster. Your nail is made up of miniscule thin nail layers, these layers then release from each other, resulting in fragile nails that tear or split quickly. Filing your nails is better than cutting if filed properly. Do not zigzag over your nail with the file, even then you will damage the nail layers. File your nails in the right way by filing in the same direction over and over again. Preferably from outside (side) to center. By filing one direction and the last time in the opposite direction, you seal the nail and do not damage anything. Our 4 most favorite types of nail files: Glass/ crystal nail files These are made of crystals or glass and have a fine grain. These are ideal for refining and shaping the nail and smoothing edges. Glass files last endlessly and you can rinse them under the tap. Very hygienic. Emery Boards: These are the most common files. These are often double-sided with two different types of grains on each side, and are very effective and easy to use to smooth edges. And for shaping the nail. Buffer blocks: These are rectangular blocks with different sides. They are essential for home manicure and convenient to use. Each side has different grains and a different function, such as shaping, removing edges, smoothing and making the nail bed shine beautifully. Ceramic files: Ceramic files are best for soft or weak nails. They are incredibly gentle on natural nails and they help seal the edges of the nails while filing. Choose the file that suits you best and file your nails strong! After filing, use a tasty Rescue Oil or Cutilce Oil for extra care of the nail and cuticles.