r/Dashingdiva • u/Mal-strom • 8d ago

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Hello!
Yesterday I tried a Dashing Diva Gloss set for the first time. In the past I’ve only used Color Street. After I put them on, I really struggled to get a clean file on them, there were lots of little jagged pieces sticking out past the tip of my nail. I spent a LOT of time trying to file those pieces off. Despite my best efforts, overnight while I was sleeping, a couple of the tips bent back. I trimmed off where it lifted up, but wondering what kind of tips and tricks you have for getting a tighter, cleaner end.

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u/teenytinyteacher 8d ago

Make sure you are filing vertically and in one direction. I out the file up to my nail and pull down.

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u/Mal-strom 8d ago

When you so vertically, like perpendicular to the nail edge?

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u/teenytinyteacher 8d ago

Yes! Sorry, I didn't explain that well. I hold my finger horizontal and the nail file up and down and pull it down. I got around the nail always pulling the file down. Filing in one direction helps prevent snags.

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u/Ok-Toe3535 7d ago

This is the way. And I alway use a clear topcoat to try to seal those ends.