{"product_id":"4-way-nail-buffer-blocks-10-or-20-pack","title":"4-Way Nail Buffer Blocks, Pack of 10 or 20, White or Pink","description":"\u003cp\u003eA buffer block is the most used tool on a manicure table: it smooths the nail surface before polish, rounds a sharp edge after filing and brings up a soft shine on bare nails. These sponge blocks have four working sides, so one block does the job of several files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are sold in packs of ten and twenty, which is the way they are used: one fresh block per client, per practice session or per friend, and a spare for your travel bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in each pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll blocks in a pack are the same color. Nail polish, files and the rest of your tools are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 Blocks: ten four-way sponge buffer blocks, in white or pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 Blocks: twenty blocks in the same color, for the best cost per block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the four sides do\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blocks sit in the medium-coarse range, so start gently and work with light, even strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFile the free edge of the nail and round off sharp corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth ridges and uneven areas on the nail surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoften the surface before base coat or builder gel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring up a gentle shine on bare natural nails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use a block\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with clean, dry nails and push back the cuticles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the block flat and glide it across the nail in one direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMove to a finer side to smooth, then to the shiny side to polish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush away the dust before applying product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginners: a forgiving tool that is easy to control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHobbyists: keep blocks in the desk, the bag and the bathroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNail artists: use one per client and keep your station tidy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blocks are washable and work on natural nails and on false nails. Rinse a block and let it dry fully between uses. Buffing too much thins the nail, so keep sessions short and use light pressure. The photos show a white and a pink color; pick one per pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stainless-steel-manicure-set-with-case\"\u003eStainless Steel Manicure Set with Case\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/soft-hand-rest-cushion-for-manicures\"\u003eManicure Hand Rest Cushion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre all the blocks the same color?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Each variant is a single color, white or pink, so the whole pack matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use them on false nails and gel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. They are described for natural and false nails. Use them to smooth the surface before gel or polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wash them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are washable. Rinse with water and let the block dry fully before storing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow rough are they?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey fall into the medium-coarse range, so use light strokes and finish with the finer sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich pack should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTen blocks is right for a home kit. Twenty gives the best value for classes, parties or a busy desk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nails And Cosmetics","offers":[{"title":"10 Blocks \/ White","offer_id":67616004309047,"sku":"NC-CARE-BUFFER-W10","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Blocks \/ Pink","offer_id":67616004341815,"sku":"NC-CARE-BUFFER-P10","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Blocks \/ White","offer_id":67616004374583,"sku":"NC-CARE-BUFFER-W20","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Blocks \/ Pink","offer_id":67616004407351,"sku":"NC-CARE-BUFFER-P20","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1075\/7292\/files\/4-way-nail-buffer-blocks-10-or__01-white-10.jpg?v=1791890476","url":"https:\/\/nailsandcosmetics.com\/products\/4-way-nail-buffer-blocks-10-or-20-pack","provider":"Nails","version":"1.0","type":"link"}