Which tool is used to clean the nails and remove debris before polishing?

Which tool is used to clean the nails and remove debris before polishing?

• A. Nail Brush
• B. Nail File
• C. Buffer
• D. Cuticle Pusher

Answer: (A)

Cleaning and prepping nails before polish starts with removing oils, dust, and debris from the nail surface and under the free edge. A nail brush is designed for this step: its bristles scrub the nail plate and the underside to lift away particles, giving a clean, dry surface for polish to adhere. The nail file shapes and smooths edges, but it doesn’t remove debris. The buffer smooths and shines the surface, not cleaning it. The cuticle pushers mainly push back and tidy the cuticle; they aren’t the primary tool for cleaning the nail before polishing. For proper prep and better polish adhesion, use the nail brush.

Cleaning and prepping nails before polish starts with removing oils, dust, and debris from the nail surface and under the free edge. A nail brush is designed for this step: its bristles scrub the nail plate and the underside to lift away particles, giving a clean, dry surface for polish to adhere. The nail file shapes and smooths edges, but it doesn’t remove debris. The buffer smooths and shines the surface, not cleaning it. The cuticle pushers mainly push back and tidy the cuticle; they aren’t the primary tool for cleaning the nail before polishing. For proper prep and better polish adhesion, use the nail brush.