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           Buffer Block: It is used to give a soft and smooth finish to the nail bed. The nail surface is buffed and polished. It
           is very easy to use. Buffer blocks have different edges, each with a specific grit or texture, and they are designed
           to perform different functions in the nail care process. Sides found on the buffer block:
           1  Coarse-grained side: This side is the roughest and is used to shape and smooth the surface of the nail. It
              helps remove ridges, uneven edges and shape the overall nail.
           2  Medium Grit Side: The medium grit side is used to refine the shaping process and further smooth the nail
              surface. This helps prepare the nails for the fine particles.
           3  Fine Grit Side: The fine grit side is used to remove any remaining imperfections and prepare the nails for the
              polishing process. This helps create a more uniform and polished look.
           4  Super-fine or polishing side: This side is the smoothest and is used to give the nails a high shine. It helps to
              create a shiny finish without the need for nail polish.

           Cuticle Pusher: A cuticle pusher is a manicure tool designed to push back cuticles
           and maintain the health and appearance of nails. This helps push back the cuticles.
           It  is an essential tool in nail care and is commonly used during a manicure or
           pedicure.







                                  Cuticle  Nippers/Trimmer:  Specially designed  to  trim  excess overgrown cuticles
                                  around the toenails. Used to trim excess cuticles and hangnails.





           Toenail Clippers: These are special tools designed to cut and trim toenails. Toenail
           clippers are large and sturdy tools specifically designed for cutting toenails. They differ
           from nail cutters in size and are meant to trim thick and tough nails.




                                Cuticle oil: Cuticle oil is a nourishing and moisturizing product designed to care for the
                                cuticles and the surrounding skin of the nails. The cuticles are the thin, protective layers
                                of skin that cover the base  of the nails.  Cuticle  oil  helps keep  the cuticles  and  nails
                                hydrated, preventing them from becoming dry, cracked, and damaged.




           Nail Brush: A nail brush is a grooming tool designed for cleaning and maintaining the
           nails and cuticles. It typically consists of a small, handheld brush with firm bristles. Nail
           brushes are used to remove dirt, debris, and bacteria from the nails and surrounding
           areas. It helps in taking care of the nails of hands and feet. It is used to clean the nails of
           hands and feet and remove the dirt accumulated inside them.





                                   Manicure bowl:  A manicure bowl, also known as a finger soak bowl or manicure
                                   soaking  bowl,  is  a  small  basin  or  container  specifically  designed  for  soaking  and
                                   cleaning the hands and nails during a manicure. It is used to soften the cuticles, clean
                                   the nails, and prepare the hands for the various steps of a manicure.








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