Comparison of Excellent PRO Nail Files - Premium, ECO, Water Resist and Slim

Find out how the individual Excellent PRO file series differ and choose the model best suited to your style of work. In this article we compare their construction, properties and grits, and suggest which designs and techniques each of them suits best.

PREMIUM series - the most popular of the whole range

Premium file

PREMIUM files are the most frequently chosen Excellent PRO series. Their most important features are:

fantastic for everyday salon work,
medium thickness - a perfect balance between flexibility and stiffness,
a hard core inside - they do not bend under pressure,
universal - for short and natural nails as well as longer designs.

The series is available in three grits:

100/180 - coarse grit (100 is the stronger side): removes material quickly, ideal for shaping gel designs, great for shaping and reducing the bulk of the material.
150/180 - medium grit (150 is the stronger side): universal for most designs, great for shaping the gel mass, good for working with gel and hybrid techniques.
180/240 - fine grit (180 is the stronger side): ideal for short designs, for hybrid nails and the natural nail plate, for smoothing and a very sharp finish.

Premium files mean confidence, comfort and precision in your work every day.

ECO series - flexibility and adaptability

ECO file

ECO files are the second best-selling Excellent PRO series. Their characteristic features are:

very popular and readily chosen by nail technicians,
thicker - a foam core provides flexibility,
they adapt well to the nail and to the pressure of your hand,
ideal for short designs and for smoothing the surface.

The available grits are the same as in the Premium series:

100/180 - coarse grit: removes material quickly, ideal for shaping gel designs, great for shortening and shaping.
150/180 - medium grit: universal for most designs, great for shaping the gel mass, good for working with gel and hybrid techniques.
180/240 - fine grit: ideal for short designs, for hybrid nails and the natural nail plate, for smoothing and a very sharp finish.

Choosing between Premium and ECO is above all a matter of preference - decide which file suits your style of work best.

WATER RESIST series - the hardest files in the whole range

Water Resist file

Water Resist files from the Expert Edition line are the hardest files in the Excellent PRO range:

very hard - created for intensive and long-lasting work,
exceptionally durable, water-resistant abrasive paper,
ideal for long designs and a large amount of filing,
they work well for structural nail art and a structural french.

The series includes two types of file:

100/180 - coarse grit (100 is the stronger side, 180 the finer one): removes material very quickly, ideal for shaping and working the material, created for long designs and structures.
180/240 - fine grit (180 is the stronger side, 240 the finer one): for smoothing and finishing the nails, ideal for longer designs and refining the surface, leaves perfectly smooth transitions.

Why Water Resist? The water-resistant paper does not soften under the influence of water or moisture, which makes it ideal for clients with sweaty hands. The abrasive paper keeps its sharpness for a long time, which means less wear and better working efficiency. It performs best with long designs and a large amount of filing.

SLIM and SLIMWOOD series - precision in the slimmest form

Slim file

The Slim series consists of thin files created for precise work. Two types are available - choose the one that best suits your needs:

ideal for hybrid manicure and work with the natural nail plate,
great for filing the edges and refining details,
indispensable with strongly pronounced side walls,
both types also work perfectly for pedicure.

SLIM is a thin file with a stiffness close to the Premium series, available in the 180/240 grit (180 is the stronger side, 240 the finer one). Ideal for hybrid manicure, work with the natural nail plate, filing the edges and refining the shape, as well as for pedicure, especially for evening out the nail plate.

SLIMWOOD is a very thin wooden file for maximum gentleness and precision, also in the 180/240 grit. Ideal for hybrid manicure, work with the natural nail plate, filing the edges and hard-to-reach places, and for pedicure with strongly pronounced fingertips and side walls of the feet.

Which one to choose? If you are looking for a thinner file with more stiffness, Slim will be a great compromise between precision and stability. If you need an extra thin file for maximum precision and access to every corner, reach for SlimWood.