 Hi, I'm Birgit from ProNails. In this short video, I'd like to guide you as a former CleaniFile user into choosing the right master file to suit all your filing needs. When choosing the right file, there are two important things you need to consider. The grit of the file and the shape of the file. And these two things together will determine how you can use the file. The CleaniFiles used to come in four different colors. Orange, green, pink, and white. CleaniFiles differ from master files in both color, grit, and shape. So if you want to switch from a CleaniFile to a master file, you need to look beyond the color. We used to have single and double grit CleaniFiles. The CleaniFiles orange and white were single grit files. The CleaniFiles green and pink on the other hand were double grit files. This means that they had a rougher side for the harder filing work and a softer side for the fine tuning. Although it may be practical to have two files in one, these double grit files translated in waste in the salon because both grits do not wear out equally during use. We usually do a lot more rough filing than we do fine tuning. All master files on the other hand are single grit files. This means you can use both sides of the file for the same purpose until the file is fully used up. So if I want to switch to the master file, which file should I choose? The CleaniFile orange was the softest CleaniFile and had a 180 grit on both sides. This file is identical now to the new master file 180 grit which is now a green file. This file is ideal for applying the finishing touch to perfect the shape of gel nails. It's also suitable for toenails and is also used with so polished clients to open the seal before soaking off the product. The master file 180 green is available in straight, banana and half moon shape. The CleaniFile green had two different grits with on one side 100 grit for filing gel nails and on the other side 180 grit for fine tuning. So if you want to replace the rough side of the CleaniFile green which basically does all the hard work then you will need a master file 100 which is pink. If you also want the soft side of the CleaniFile green you must also get the master file 180 which is green. Both these master files come in three different shapes straight, banana and half moon. The CleaniFile pink was also a double grit file with on one side 80 grit and on the other side 100 grit. So if you want to replace the 80 grit rough side of the CleaniFile pink you will need a master file 80 which is a white file. If you want to replace the soft 100 grit side of the CleaniFile pink you will need to get the master file 100 which is pink. The white 80 grit master files come in straight and half moon shape while the pink 100 grit master files come in all three shapes straight, banana and half moon. The CleaniFile white which was the roughest CleaniFile had an 80 grit on both sides. This file was mainly used for acrylics and now corresponds to the master file 80 grit which is white. This file is perfect to remove, shorten and shape very hard surfaces like acrylic nails and very thick gel nails. It comes in two shapes straight and half moon shape. At first your new master file white may feel somewhat coarser than the CleaniFile white but you simply need to rub two files together to get started and you will love it. The master file also comes in a very soft 240 grit and is used to file the free edge of the natural nail. This master file 240 should never be used on top of the nail surface and is therefore only available in a straight shape. Although this master file has an orange color it is completely different from the old CleaniFile orange with 180 grit on both sides which was used for the finishing touch of gel nails rather than for natural nails. The pro nails master files come in three different shapes. The straight shape to file the free edge of the nail, the banana shape with which you can easily shape your builder gel on top of the nail without damaging the cuticle area and the half moon shape which is a combination of the straight file and the banana file in one single file. You use the straight side of the file to shorten and shape the free edge of the nail and then simply flip over the file to the round side to shape the surface of the nail. Very practical. So remember it's important to choose the right file to enjoy the maximum benefit of your master files. When using a grit which is too soft you will automatically apply too much pressure and will not be able to enjoy the file as long as you could have. This is a mistake you want to avoid. What's really great about the master files is that you can do lots and lots of clients with the same file and what's so great for your clients is that it feels very soft on their nails. So remember ladies, choose wisely and let the file do the work for you.