Buffers/File/Foot

A nail file is graded by grit, and the grit number is the whole decision: the lower the number, the coarser the abrasive and the faster it removes product. C8 Nail Supply stocks the working range in USA Standard quality. Cre8tion nail files come in Regular and JUMBO sizes in Zebra Grit and White Sand Grit, including 80/80 extra coarse for shaping acrylic and reducing bulk, and 100/100 for refining. Mini nail files with plastic or wood centers ship in 50-piece packs in white and zebra grit for single-client use, and the Zebra and White Harbor Bridge files cover everyday bench work. The range also carries Young Nails Zebra Files 150/150 and Blue Files 100/100, NotPolish Jumbo Zebra 100 grit strips, Chaun Legend zebra files, and a Cre8tion 3-piece sample set for testing grits before committing to a case.

On the buffing side, Cre8tion 2-Way Mini 1/3 buffers come in white, orange and purple foam across 60/80, 60/100, 80/100, 80/150 and 100/180 grit pairings, with disposable slim and mini buffers in 500, 1,000 and 1,500 piece packs for high-turnover salons, plus the Disposable Miracle Shiny Buffer for a final gloss on the natural nail.

Speed the same work up with a nail drill machine and nail drill bits, shape and cut with nail clippers and tip cutters, smooth heels with foot files and callus removers, refine acrylic and builder gel overlays, and restock single-use kits from disposable mani-pedi items.

Frequently Asked Questions — Nail Files & Grit

What nail file grit should I use?

Lower grit numbers are coarser. 80 to 100 grit removes acrylic and hard gel quickly and shapes a fresh set. 100 to 180 grit refines that shape and works on enhancements without gouging. 180 grit and finer is the safe range for the natural nail, and 240 and above is for smoothing and finishing rather than removal. Never take a file below 180 grit to a natural nail plate.

What does 100/180 mean on a nail file?

Two numbers mean the file is double-sided with a different grit on each face. A 100/180 file has a coarse 100-grit side for shaping and reducing and a finer 180-grit side for refining, so one file covers two stages of the service.

What is a zebra nail file?

Zebra refers to the black-and-white striped abrasive, not to a specific grit. Zebra files are a general-purpose salon standard and are stocked in several grits. C8 carries them in Regular and JUMBO sizes alongside white sand grit files.

What is the difference between a nail file and a buffer?

A file has a rigid board and is used to shape the free edge and reduce product. A buffer has a foam core, which lets it flex over the curve of the nail to smooth the surface and bring up shine. Files cut; buffers finish.

Can nail files be reused between clients?

Most state boards treat a porous file or foam buffer as single-use because it cannot be fully disinfected once it has been used on a client. This is why disposable mini files and slim buffers are stocked in 50, 500, 1,000 and 1,500 piece packs. Check your own state board's rules, as requirements differ by state.

Can I buy nail files wholesale from C8 Nail Supply?

Yes. C8 Nail Supply carries nail files, buffers and foot files in single units, 50-piece packs and bulk case quantities at retail and wholesale pricing for salons and licensed technicians, shipping nationwide from Garden Grove, California, with pickup available at our Garden Grove showroom.