Thinking about buffing your nails the right way? This is how to do it with the buffing cream from Super Nail.
Have you ever been in a position where you got worried about excessive buffing?
It is only natural to want beautiful shiny nails, that are ridge-free and clean, but there may be side effects. They will get thinner, and the heat generated by the friction over the nail bed, may weaken them over time.
Buffing Your Nails
As you know, the standard session consists of three parts. First, you are using the rough part of the buffer, from the bottom, towards the outer edge. You do it until the texture becomes a little rough. Afterward, using the smoother part, we continue until the cloudy nail texture becomes matte or semi-shiny. As the last step, you will use a very fine grit nail buffer, to polish until it becomes shiny.
All in all, the three-step process does a pretty good job, but it may be further improved by adding a nail buffing cream at the end.
Super Nail Buffing Cream 2oz Review
My main choice is the cream from Super Nail. A small amount of it goes a long way when it’s about providing a brilliant shine. The finish left behind is a nice touch after every manicure; especially if you prefer natural ones. You may spread the cream with a chamois buffer.
A regular application of the cream does not thin the nails nor affect the cuticles. Applied with a good quality chamois buffer, it will leave behind a genuine shine, just like a piece of highly polished marble.
The Super Nail Buffing Cream Ingredients
Among others, here are a few ingredients:
- Water (Aqua, Eau)
- Alumina
- Propylene Glycol
- Lanolin
- Sodium
- Lauryl
- Sulfate
- Methylparaben
How Does The Super Nail Buffing Cream Work?
- First do the buffing, then apply the cream gently with a sterile cotton swab;
- Let the cream lightly dry for a few minutes; like you’d be waxing a wooden surface;
- Start to buff with a chamois one until the cream is gone;
- Clean with a soft towel or napkin;
After the cream was applied, you should wash your hands with gentle soap and afterward apply some cuticle oil. This is the secret for lustrous, shiny nails.
How Not To Use The Nail Buffing Cream?
- First things first. Even before thinking to start, you have to thoroughly wash your hands. Besides the obvious health concerns, handwashing also removes the natural oils from your fingers, which prevents the cream to adhere correctly and to have an efficient buff.
- Doing it in a different direction. This is totally unacceptable. You should gently run the chamois buffer across the nail in a single direction, from the outside edge towards the center.
- Doing it too often or too much in a single session. This will definitely ware them out, and if there is too much heat generated in one session, the nail bed may be affected.
- Having your nails dry before applying the cream. A major part of nails health is the right amount of moisture that resides in them. If you buff while it is very dry, the inner layers may be affected.
This cream gives you a lot of bang for your buck. With just a small drop, you get a thick, tough and shiny coating, protecting from damage. If you’re not into varnish, the buffing cream is the ideal replacement.
With a consistency that is similar to a cream, it will spread well, and you won’t have trouble to lay it on the nail bed, as you may get from the more solid products out there.
You may see it as a better alternative to the transparent lacquer, especially if your nails are damaged from gel or acrylic.
Tips – Nail Buffing Cream Home Recipe
If you want to get a little extra something out of your buffing session, I recommend some baking soda, coconut oil, or olive oil. In fact, any decent oil will work. That will make for a great homemade recipe.