Makartt Nail Buffer Block: 400 6000 Grit Nails Buffers and Shiners for Natural Acrylic Fingernail, 10 Pcs Green White Sponge Smoother Polisher File Kit for Home Salon Use

These buffers are packaged nicely, with a thin strip of smooth paper between each buffer to prevent them from sticking to one another, which ends up making them worthless by the time you pry them apart, as I've learned with another brand. Buffers like this are not designed to be permanent or last a long time, just like other nail tools like emery boards for filing -- the finish that makes them do such a great job buffing the nail wears away in time -- so that's why they come in larger size packs and have the protective strip of paper between them. When a buffer stops leaving that 'just dipped in baby oil' look, it's time to discard and grab a new one. The results are truly beautiful and worth the effort and expense.

The perfect grit combination for gentle filing and buffing. And easy to keep hygienic! I wipe them with an alcohol pad after each use, and while I don't recommend it, I've even just poured 70% & 91% alcohol over them in a hurry. They hold up very well - not forever, but a good many uses. I have quick-growing, thin nails and these work beautifully with a light touch to shape, smooth and buff to a very high shine. I give the free edges a quick once-over with the white, 6000 side to finish and I'm always happy with the results. An excellent buy for the money.

I purchased these to buff my plain platinum engagement ring and wedding band. It works great, as long as you buff very gently and consistently. It doesn’t take out big scratches of course but it does return the mirror finish between professional polishings. I used one on my nails and was pleased with the results as well. Overall a good value and I would purchase again.

Have always preferred buffed nails to polished nails. Have used countless brands and styles of buffers over the years. These buffers are the by far the best all round solution I have ever found. Very good value - not cheap but rather inexpensive, comfortable and easy to use, small and slim enough to carry in handbag or leave in console of car, desk drawer, wherever you might find time to quickly have beautifully shined nails. Also used on toenails and quite easy to effectively buff all toes. Just enough give to conform to nail profile without being flimsy. Green side is not overly aggressive in removing ridges and can be used to gently shape and maintain nails. White buffing side gives quick and outstanding finish. Shine seems to be long lasting. If you prefer nicely buffed nails, I encourage you to give these a try.

I love love love these!! I work in the food industry (ok I’m a lunch lady ❤️) and we must have bare nails only. I used to use a pink and white buffer/shiner of a different brand that I got at a big beauty box store. I saw these (were cheaper) on Amazon and took a chance.....GLAD I DID! The buffer side was better than my old one and the polishing side outshined the old one by far! I can’t speak to how long they will last compared to the old brand yet but I use this every day to improve the look of my nails when I get off work. If you don’t or can’t wear polish or acrylics try these. They’re amazing! Your nails will look like they have a top coat every day!UPDATE:I’ve been using these for a few years now and would also add that you should wash your hands before using them and make sure to always use the green side first THEN the white side. That way the buffing side will last longer. Took me a while to figure that out lol.

Is there controversy over whether you should buff your nails? Yes. But when and if you decide to do it, these are GREAT. I had previously been suckered into buying an overpriced set at a mall kiosk, but it frayed and wrinkled and stopped being useful in a matter of days. Here, I got just what I needed, times ten, for a fraction of the price. At first I thought the jump from 400 grit to 6000 grit would be too sudden -- but it worked perfectly. And these absolutely refused to wrinkle or crease -- see the photo I've uploaded with it bent; there's no hint of a wrinkle.What do you use these for?1) You can buff your natural nail to an impressive shine without any polish at all, removing or reducing ridges with the green side first, and finishing with the white side. If you have thin nails, yes, this will thin your nails a tiny bit -- but buff gently, and only when you need to, and you can have great results. This is the controversial part -- some people insist buffing is a good thing, others may start swearing. Men and women alike often do this for a subtle way to shine up their nails and neaten their hands without looking overly primped. I've uploaded new photos of a nail before buffing, after using the coarser green (400 grit) side, and after completing the shine with the very fine white side (6000 grit). I intentionally left my cuticles bone dry and ugly to show that there is absolutely no oil on the nail, and no polish -- it's bone dry and even shinier than it looks in the photo.2) You can gently buff and smooth down a peeling edge on the surface of you nail if you're not brave enough to file off enough length to get rid of it entirely. (I do this when I really want to hold onto what little length I have, but don't want to risk having the peel propagate down my nail.)3) You can use the green side to prep your nails before polish (gel or regular nail polish) if you find that polish peels or chips easily-- it can help some people's polish adhere better because it gives a more grippy surface -- just like you would do before painting a very smooth surface. Just do this only occasionally, and gently, or you could thin your nails more than intended.4) MY FAVORITE -- you can use these buffers to fix a defect in your [fully dried] polish or top coat. See the pictures I've posted -- I was in a hurry and didn't notice the marred finish on my left index finger until the next morning. It took me all of 1 minute to buff it away in 2 steps -- first a quick buff with the green side to smooth the finish, and then a final buff with the white side to restore the shine to original glory and match the other nails. If the defect is too deep -- don't worry -- you can buff down as far as you need, wipe the dust from the nail, and reapply one layer of polish and/or topcoat if needed. You'll get a smoother and longer lasting repair than if you simply tried to polish over the marred nail without buffing -- it's the same idea as refinishing furniture, really. Sanding between layers yields a smoother and longer lasting finish.

I am actually surprised that they put a 100/180 grit description on these, because they are not strong enough for that quality. These are very cushiony. They are rougher on one side and smoother on the other side. But they are still more like a buffer rather than a file.

Love them! They make my clients acrylic nails smooth!!! Highly recommend