Nail Files and Buffers for Manicure and Pedicure

Nail files and buffers are abrasive tools used by nail technicians to shape the free edge of the nail, smooth the nail surface, remove gel polish or nail extensions, and prepare the nail for gel or acrylic application. This collection carries professional nail files and buffers from Staleks Pro, Kodi Professional, OXXI Professional, Adore Professional, Trendy Nails, Karo, and unbranded suppliers, covering standard nail files, half moon/crescent files, metal base files, adhesive-backed replacement files, nail buffers, mini buffs, disposable nail prep kits, and specialty items. Products are suited to nail technicians and nail salons who need a reliable, multi-brand, multi-format source for professional nail files and buffers across a wide range of grits and shapes.

The collection is organized into five main categories: standard nail files (the dominant category, covering a wide range of shapes, grits, and brands), metal base files with adhesive-backed replacement files (a two-part system for reusable filing), nail buffers and buffs (for surface smoothing and finishing), disposable nail prep kits, and specialty files. Grit levels range from 80 (coarse) to 240 (fine) across the collection.

Nail Files and Buffers Types

The collection covers five product categories suited to different nail service steps, grit requirements, and professional preferences.

Standard Nail Files

Standard nail files are used for shaping the nail free edge and surface work. The collection includes standard nail files in half moon/crescent, rectangular, rounded, diamond, and 7-sided shapes from Kodi Professional, Staleks Pro, OXXI Professional, Trendy Nails, and unbranded suppliers.

• Kodi Professional Half Moon Files — available in black (80/80, 120/120, 180/180, 220/220) and gray (80/80, 100/100, 120/180, 150/150, 220/220, permanent 120/120). Sold individually.
• Staleks Pro Crescent/Mineral File — Expert 40, 180/240 grit, crescent shape. Laser drop file Expert 11 (155 mm, with handle). Nail polish tape (plastic roll, 150 grit, pink).
• OXXI Professional Files — available in 100/100, 100/180 (thin), 100/180, 150/180, and 180/240 grits. Also includes a disposable nail preparation kit.
• Trendy Nails Half Moon Files — available in 100/100, 100/180, 150/240, and 180/240 grits. Sold individually.
• Unbranded standard files — rectangular, rounded, and diamond-shaped files in 100/180 grit (purple). Also: 7-sided nail file (175×20×20 mm), disposable mini nail files (double-sided 180/240, 85×15 mm and 50 mm, packs of 100).

Kodi Professional provides the widest standard file range in the collection, covering half moon files in black and gray across eight grit combinations. OXXI Professional is the only brand in the collection with a stated thin 100/180 file. Staleks Pro is the only brand with a stated laser nail file (Expert 11) and a nail polish tape. For the specific dimensions and abrasive material of each file, refer to the individual product listings.

Metal Base Files and Adhesive-Backed Replacement Files

Metal base files are reusable metal handles used with adhesive-backed replacement file sheets, allowing the abrasive surface to be replaced between clients or when worn. The collection includes metal base files and matching replacement sheets from Kodi Professional, Staleks Pro, and unbranded suppliers.

• Kodi Professional Metal Base Files — straight (180×20 mm and 178×19 mm) and half moon (178×28 mm). Replacement files for straight base: 100, 180, 240 grit (25 pcs/pack). Replacement files for half moon base: 100, 180, 240 grit (25 pcs/pack). Replacement abrasive for metal pusher P-06 (180 grit).
• Staleks Pro Metal Base Files — straight Expert 20, curved Expert 40, curved Expert 50. Replacement files for straight base: 100, 180, 240 grit (30 pcs/pack, white). Replacement files for crescent base: 180, 240 grit (30 pcs/pack, white).
• Unbranded metal base files — rectangular (95×25 mm, 180×25 mm, 180×20 mm with rounded edges, 135×15 mm with rounded edges), curved (175×27 mm, 180×27 mm), and diamond-shaped (178×30 mm). Replacement sheets in 100, 180, and 240 grit in gray and black, packs of 50–100 pcs.

Staleks Pro provides metal base files in three models (Expert 20 straight, Expert 40 curved, Expert 50 curved) with matching replacement files in 100, 180, and 240 grit. Kodi Professional provides straight and half moon metal base files with replacement files in three grits. Unbranded metal base files cover the widest range of sizes and shapes in the collection. For the specific base file dimensions and compatible replacement sheet sizes, refer to the individual product listings.

Nail Buffers and Buffs

Nail buffers are multi-sided or block-shaped abrasive tools used to smooth the nail surface, remove shine, and prepare the nail for gel or acrylic application. The collection includes buffers from Adore Professional and unbranded suppliers.

• Adore Professional Semicircle Buffs — available in 150/180, 180/240, and 220/240 grits. Semicircle shape.
• Unbranded rectangular buffs (175×30 mm) — 100/180 grit. Available in gray, orange, purple, yellow, black, blue, and pink. Sold individually.
• SuhShine Buffing Block — 100/180 grit, pink, 177×32×13 mm.
• Mini buffs — unbranded. Available in yellow, pink, gray, orange, purple, blue. Sold individually.

Adore Professional is the only brand in the collection with a stated semicircle buff shape and the only brand with a 220/240 grit buff. Unbranded rectangular buffs (175×30 mm) are available in seven colors at 100/180 grit. Mini buffs are available in six colors. For the specific dimensions and grit of each buffer, refer to the individual product listings.

Disposable Nail Prep Kits and Sets

Disposable nail prep kits contain single-use filing and buffing items for one client, suited to salons that use disposable tools for hygiene compliance. The collection includes kits from Staleks Pro and OXXI Professional, and a set from Karo.

• Staleks Disposable Nail Prep Kit NFS-30 — single-use nail preparation kit. Vendor: Staleks Pro.
• OXXI Professional Disposable Nail Preparation Kit — single-use nail preparation kit. Vendor: OXXI Professional.
• Karo Set of Nail Files with Plastic Base — 5 files, 220 grit. Vendor: Karo.
• Bomesel Bily Angel Japanese Manicure Set — unbranded.

For the specific contents of each disposable kit and set, refer to the individual product listings.

How to Choose Nail Files and Buffers

Selecting the right nail file or buffer depends on the service step, the required grit, the shape, and the preferred format (standard, base+replacement, or disposable).

• Grit level — for coarse shaping and gel/extension removal, select 80–100 grit. For standard nail shaping, select 100–180 grit. For surface smoothing and finishing, select 180–240 grit. For final buffing and shine removal, select 220–240 grit buffers.
• Shape — for half moon/crescent nail shaping, select Kodi Professional, Staleks Pro, or Trendy Nails half moon files. For rectangular nail shaping, select OXXI Professional or unbranded rectangular files. For surface buffing, select rectangular buffs (175×30 mm) or Adore Professional semicircle buffs.
• Format — for a reusable base+replacement system, select a metal base file (Kodi Professional, Staleks Pro, or unbranded) with matching adhesive-backed replacement sheets. For a standard single-piece file, select from the standard file range. For a disposable single-use option, select Staleks NFS-30 or OXXI disposable kit.
• Brand — for a wide half moon file range in black and gray, select Kodi Professional. For a metal base file system with Expert-line bases, select Staleks Pro. For a standard file range in multiple grits, select OXXI Professional. For semicircle buffs in fine grits, select Adore Professional. For half moon files in multiple grit combos, select Trendy Nails.
• Quantity — for bulk replacement sheets, select unbranded adhesive-backed sheets (50–100 pcs per pack). For branded replacement files, select Kodi Professional (25 pcs/pack) or Staleks Pro (30 pcs/pack). For disposable mini files, select unbranded mini files (100 pcs/pack).

Professional Brands

Staleks Pro provides metal base files (Expert 20 straight, Expert 40 curved, Expert 50 curved), replacement files for straight and crescent bases (100, 180, 240 grit, 30 pcs/pack, white), a mineral crescent file (Expert 40, 180/240 grit), a laser drop file (Expert 11, 155 mm), nail polish tape (150 grit, pink), and a disposable nail prep kit (NFS-30). Staleks Pro is the only brand in the collection with a stated laser nail file and a nail polish tape. Staleks Pro is a professional nail brand with a broader product line available at Beauty Hunter.

Kodi Professional provides the widest standard file range in the collection: half moon files in black (80/80, 120/120, 180/180, 220/220) and gray (80/80, 100/100, 120/180, 150/150, 220/220, permanent 120/120), metal base files (straight 180×20 mm and 178×19 mm; half moon 178×28 mm), replacement files for straight and half moon bases (100, 180, 240 grit, 25 pcs/pack), and a replacement abrasive for metal pusher P-06 (180 grit). Kodi Professional is the only brand in the collection with a stated replacement abrasive for a metal pusher. Kodi Professional is a professional nail brand with a broader product line available at Beauty Hunter.

OXXI Professional provides standard nail files in 100/100, 100/180 (thin), 100/180, 150/180, and 180/240 grits, and a disposable nail preparation kit. OXXI Professional is the only brand in the collection with a stated thin 100/180 file. OXXI Professional is a professional nail brand with a broader product line available at Beauty Hunter.

Adore Professional provides semicircle nail buffs in 150/180, 180/240, and 220/240 grits. Adore Professional is the only brand in the collection with a stated semicircle buff shape and the only brand with a 220/240 grit buff. Adore Professional is a professional nail brand with a broader product line available at Beauty Hunter.

Trendy Nails provides half moon nail files in 100/100, 100/180, 150/240, and 180/240 grits, sold individually. Trendy Nails is the only brand in the collection with a 150/240 grit half moon file. Trendy Nails is a professional nail brand with a broader product line available at Beauty Hunter.

What Else Professionals May Need

Nail files and buffers are used across multiple steps of the gel manicure, nail extension, and natural nail service workflow. Nail technicians who stock files and buffers typically also need the following.

• Nail drill bits — used with electric nail drills for faster nail surface prep and extension removal; available in the Manicure and Pedicure Tools collection
• Gel base coat — applied after nail surface prep with files and buffers; available in the Base coat collection
• Gel remover (acetone) — used alongside files and buffers during gel polish removal; available in the Nail prep collection
• Nail clips — used with remover-soaked cotton during gel polish soak-off; available in the Nail clip collection
• Cuticle oil — applied after filing and buffing as a finishing step; available in the Nail and Cuticle Care collection

Nail drill bits, gel base coats, gel removers, nail clips, and cuticle oils are available in the relevant collections at Beauty Hunter.

Nail Files and Buffers at Beauty Hunter

Beauty Hunter carries professional nail files and buffers from Staleks Pro, Kodi Professional, OXXI Professional, Adore Professional, Trendy Nails, Karo, and unbranded suppliers, covering standard nail files (half moon, rectangular, rounded, diamond, 7-sided), metal base files with adhesive-backed replacement sheets (in 80–240 grit, multiple sizes), nail buffers (rectangular 175×30 mm in seven colors, Adore Professional semicircle buffs, mini buffs), disposable nail prep kits, and specialty files. The collection is structured for nail technicians and nail salons who need a reliable, multi-brand, multi-format source for professional nail files and buffers across a wide range of grits, shapes, and formats.

Beauty Hunter’s professional focus means the nail files and buffers range reflects the abrasive tools used in real professional nail service workflows. Nail drill bits, gel base coats, gel removers, nail clips, and cuticle oils are also available at Beauty Hunter to complete the professional nail service setup.